Tom Brady isn't ready to give up his throne just yet. But one day, and one day soon, someone else will sit on it. Some brilliant young passer will become the face of the NFL. And based on what we saw Sunday, it will probably be Patrick Mahomes.
No, Mahomes will probably never equal the statistical and historic greatness that is Brady. Or the overall greatness of Aaron Rodgers. It's possible no quarterback ever will.
But what Mahomes showed in one of the great, entertaining, awe-inspiring shootouts of the year is that he will someday be considered by all the best quarterback, and most important player, in football.