The greatest quarterback in NFL history isn't ready to cede the reins to the league's next big thing.
Instead, MVP front-runner Patrick Mahomes must wait his turn, because the Kansas City Chiefs couldn't dethrone the dynastic New England Patriots led by the 41-year-old Tom Brady.
Brady threw for 348 yards during Sunday's 37-31 overtime victory at Arrowhead Stadium. With the victory, the three-time NFL MVP will appear in his ninth Super Bowl—more than any other franchise.
Not surprisingly, the outcome seemed inevitable. The moment the Patriots took the field with two minutes, three seconds remaining and down by four points, the game's momentum seemed to swing in New England's favor.