In his sixth season as the Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback, Patrick Mahomes has not only established himself as the best regular-season player in the NFL, but he has also proved time and again that he is even better in the postseason. Sunday's AFC Championship Game marked a significant milestone in Mahomes' career, as he played his 17th career postseason game, equivalent to a full season's worth of games in the playoffs.

Mahomes' postseason record stands at an impressive 14-3, boasting an outstanding winning percentage of. 824. Remarkably, this winning percentage surpasses his already impressive regular-season winning percentage from his 74-22 record as a starter, which stands at. 771.

When it comes to individual statistics, Mahomes' brilliance in the postseason shines even brighter. His postseason passer rating of 106.3 outshines his regular-season passer rating of 103.5, showcasing his ability to elevate his performance when the stakes are highest. Furthermore, Mahomes' completion rate in the postseason sits at 67.4 percent, surpassing his regular-season completion rate of 66.5 percent.

Not only is Mahomes efficient in completing passes, but he also display exemplary decision-making in the playoffs. His postseason touchdown-interception ratio of 39-7 outperforms his regular season ratio of 219-63. This demonstrates his ability to maintain composure and limit mistakes when it matters most. Additionally, Mahomes' rate of throwing a touchdown on 6.2 percent of his passes in the postseason is slightly higher than his regular-season rate of 6.1 percent. Meanwhile, his postseason rate of throwing an interception on only 1.1 percent of his passes is significantly better than his regular-season rate of 1.8 percent.

Patrick Mahomes' stellar performances in the postseason have already solidified his case as one of the elite players in NFL history. Even if we only consider his regular-season numbers, his achievements would already be worthy of a Hall of Fame career. However, by consistently raising his game in the playoffs, Mahomes has not only cemented his status as the best in the league but has also etched his name among the greats in NFL history.

As the Chiefs prepare to face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, fans can expect Mahomes to continue his impressive postseason display. With each game, he proves time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with on the biggest stage in football, solidifying his status as one of the most remarkable players of our time.