Mahomes will accomplish something amusing in his first game as a 30-year-old

Patrick Mahomes is rapidly ascending various NFL career passing lists, already ranking in the top 50 for passing yards and top 30 for passing touchdowns, while leading nearly all achievement categories for players under age 30.

The connection between Mahomes and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman traces back to 2019 when a Chiefs radio host highlighted that Mahomes had achieved 36% of Aikman's career touchdowns in just 8% of the games. This statistic, shared enthusiastically, was not intended as criticism but rather to emphasize Mahomes' extraordinary early-career performance.

Aikman responded to the comparison on social media by quipping, "Talk to me when he has 33% of my Super Bowl titles," referencing his three championships with the Dallas Cowboys. This exchange, though initially light-hearted, escalated slightly after being publicized.

Mahomes ultimately met Aikman's challenge by winning Super Bowl LIV with the Chiefs just months later. He further surpassed Aikman's Super Bowl total by winning two additional titles (LVII and LVIII), effectively completing 100% of Aikman's championship achievements.

Mahomes is poised to overtake Aikman in career passing yards during an upcoming game against the Giants, needing only 146 yards to move into 45th place all-time. Though the milestone may not be formally acknowledged during the game, it adds a humorous footnote to their years-long statistical rivalry.

Aikman, who will not be commentating the game, might simply advise Mahomes to "just beat the Giants," underscoring the blend of competitiveness and jest that has characterized their indirect exchange.