Lamar Jackon vs. Patrick Mahomes: Which QB has a better chance of advancing from the NFL divisional round?

Quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will go up against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in the divisional round on Sunday. Going into the game, Jackson, the clear favorite for MVP this season, will be hoping to earn a position in the AFC championship game and an opportunity to play in the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

The former first-round pick has never advanced to the Super Bowl in his career, and he may have to face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs if he hopes to make it all the way this season.

There are just three NFL players currently playing who have earned the AP NFL MVP award, including Mahomes and Jackson. Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets, who won the award four times with the Green Bay Packers, is the third.

With Mahomes starting at quarterback, the Chiefs won their third Super Bowl last season and are now aiming to become the first team to win three straight Lombardi Trophies in the Super Bowl era.

Here, we will take a look at how Mahomes and Jackson have fared in the playoffs in their careers.

Patrick Mahomes' record in playoff games

Patrick Mahomes, 29, has already accomplished a number of noteworthy career milestones that have cemented his status as the best quarterback of his generation. He ranks eighth in playoff passing yards, fifth in playoff passing touchdowns, and third in overall playoff victories. In addition, he has won three Super Bowl MVP honors and three Super Bowl rings.

The former Texas Tech quarterback has a stellar 15-3 record, including a 3-1 record in the Super Bowl, in his 18 playoff games.

With a 67.9 completion percentage, 5,315 passing yards, and 41 scores against just eight interceptions, Mahomes' overall playoff stats are similarly astounding.

Lamar Jackson's record in playoff games

Lamar Jackson's brilliance during the regular season has earned him two NFL MVP honors. But he hasn't been able to achieve that level of success in the playoffs thus far.

The 28-year-old quarterback led the Ravens to a 28-14 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend, but that was only his third playoff victory. His overall record in postseason games is 3-4.

Jackson's most recent playoff loss came against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game last season. In the game, he carried for 54 yards and passed for 272 yards, but the Ravens ultimately lost 17–10.

The only multiple MVP winner who has yet to win a Super Bowl, let alone make it to one, is Jackson. After putting up his finest statistical figures in the regular season and becoming the only player to produce over 4,000 passing yards and 900 rushing yards in a season, he will be hoping to change that record this season.