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Rodgers had the very slight edge in passer rating and EPA per dropback, while Mahomes had the very slight edge in completion percentage and and slightly larger one in success rate. Rodgers limited interceptions better (including on a per-attempt basis), but Mahomes was better at avoiding sacks. Rodgers created explosives very slightly more often but Mahomes was slightly better at creating first downs and quite a bit better at converting on third downs.
Even their best individual seasons during these stretches (the two years they each won MVP) look remarkably similar.
Rodgers went 26-5 during 2011 and 2014, while Mahomes went 26-7 in 2018 and 2022. Mahomes threw for more yards (10,347 to 9,024) and touchdowns (91 to 83) but Rodgers threw fewer interceptions (11 to 24). Mahomes had the higher passing success rate (54.4% to 52.7%) but Rodgers had a slightly better first-down rate (41.8% to 41.4%). Rodgers averaged more yards per attempt (8.8 to 8.4) and had a better passer rating (117.2 to 109.3) but Mahomes did a better job of limiting sacks (4.1% to 5.9%) and created more explosives (10.9% to 10.6%). They were damn near even in just about every area.
One lingering question for every NFL team as the league’s summer break begins | The Athletic
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How will the Chiefs respond to the Eagles thumping them in the Super Bowl?
“Pretty devastating,” guard Mike Caliendo called February’s Super Bowl. Travis Kelce said he “failed” his teammates, then mulled retirement. Patrick Mahomes vowed it would haunt him for the rest of his career. The Chiefs were 60 minutes from history, vying to become the first team in the Super Bowl era to win three in a row. Then they were pummeled in New Orleans, so severely humbled that they were forced to face some hard questions about the leaks on their roster, starting with an offensive line that gave them no shot against the Eagles. The impetus was clear. The Chiefs could have as many as three new starters. How the offensive line jells — and performs — will be central to this team’s pursuit of a fourth title since 2020. — Zak Keefer
2014 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data | PFF
23. Kansas City Chiefs: G Andrew Norwell, Ohio State (Undrafted)
Original Pick: EDGE Dee Ford, Auburn
Norwell wasn’t quite as dominant as 2014 class counterparts Zack Martin and Joel Bitonio, but he was a quality guard in his own right.
Norwell was named a first-team All-Pro in 2017 after leading all guards with a 92.3 PFF pass-blocking grade. His 81.7 career PFF pass-blocking grade would’ve significantly helped the Chiefs had they drafted him, as they earned bottom-10 PFF pass-blocking...
