"He’s playing to chase Tom Brady”: Eagles icon declares Patrick Mahomes is under fire ahead of AFC title showdown

The NFL playoffs have a new narrative: Patrick Mahomes isn't just playing for another championship. He is chasing a legacy that transcends his generation.

LeSean McCoy, the former Philadelphia Eagles running back, dropped an insight on "The Facility" show. His comments framed Mahomes' quest in unprecedented terms in its broadcast on Thursday.

The stage is set at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC championship game.

"Pat (Mahomes), bro, three-peat's never been done," McCoy said. "The great of the greatest of all time. Tom Brady does everything first, not this time around, but Pat is not playing against Josh. He's not playing against Jalen Hurts. He's not playing against Joe Burrow, not playing against Lamar Jackson. He's playing against Tom Brady. I'm chasing you, Tom. No quarterback ever said he was chasing Tom Brady, but Pat can."

The stakes couldn't be higher. The Chiefs are hunting NFL history with a potential third consecutive Super Bowl victory — a feat never accomplished in the modern era.

Patrick Mahomes is defining a dynasty

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LeSean McCoy's analysis cuts to the heart of Patrick Mahomes' extraordinary challenge.

The Bills bring their weapon: a revolutionary "jumbo package" offense that has decimated defenses. They've used six offensive linemen on 14.4% of plays — nearly twice the rate of any other team. Their line weighs a collective 1,909 pounds.

Mahomes counters with pure playoff magic. The Chiefs have won 16 consecutive one-score games — an NFL record that defies mathematical probability. Their playoff run stands at 16-2, with a seventh straight AFC championship appearance.

Buffalo knows the pain of Mahomes' brilliance as it has lost three playoff encounters this decade. Each time, Mahomes found a way to break its spirit in the most crucial moments.

The Wall Street Journal captured the Bills' frustration perfectly. Their seasons have repeatedly ended with a January loss to Kansas City. No matter how brilliant Josh Allen performs, Mahomes always seems to have an answer.

This game represents more than a championship opportunity. It's a chance for Mahomes to separate himself from every QB in NFL history.

McCoy's words ring prophetic: Mahomes isn't just playing against his contemporaries. He's playing to chase the ghost of Tom Brady — the only QB whose shadow looms larger than his potential legacy.