Len Dawson, a legend in Kansas City Chiefs history, left an indelible mark on the NFL as one of the franchise’s most iconic figures. A Hall of Fame quarterback, Dawson led the Chiefs to their first-ever Super Bowl victory in 1970, solidifying his legacy as a trailblazer for the team. Over his 14 seasons with Kansas City, he became a seven-time Pro Bowler and twice earned All-Pro honors, famously topping the league in passing touchdowns four times. When Dawson passed away in 2022 at age 87, Patrick Mahomes was one of many who acknowledged the profound impact Dawson had on the team and the city.
Fast forward to Week 13 of the 2024 season, and Mahomes has now etched his name above Dawson’s in the Chiefs’ record books. With a perfectly placed pass to Justin Watson against the Las Vegas Raiders, Mahomes recorded his 238th career touchdown, surpassing Dawson’s franchise record.
Reflecting on Dawson’s influence, Mahomes once said, “Len kind of set the standard here in Kansas City, and I’m thankful enough to be able to go up there and win one. It’s hard to do. I’m going to try and do my best to get more flags up there and try to win a few more Super Bowls.”
A franchise leader in more ways than one. Congrats on another milestone, @patrickmahomes! pic.twitter.com/LuJtgBQezZ
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 29, 2024
Mahomes overtakes Len Dawson to set new Chiefs TD milestone
Mahomes’ path to the record-breaking moment has been nothing short of extraordinary. Despite playing only one game in his rookie season, Mahomes quickly ascended to greatness, throwing for 50 touchdowns in his first full season in 2018 and earning MVP honors. In just seven and a half seasons as a starter, he’s amassed seasons with 37 or more touchdown passes four times, further demonstrating his dominance.
His Week 13 record-breaking pass not only secured a 10-3 lead for the Chiefs but also highlighted the team’s creativity on offense. The drive featured a thrilling lateral from Travis Kelce to Samaje Perine, converting a critical third down.
Mahomes lobs it to JWat for the TD! 🙌
(via @NFL)
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) November 29, 2024
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While Kelce also chases history-needing one more touchdown to surpass Tony Gonzalez’s franchise record for tight ends-Mahomes continues to redefine what’s possible for a quarterback in Kansas City. He now leads all Chiefs quarterbacks in completions, yards, attempts, and touchdowns, cementing his place as one of the league’s all-time greats.
As the Chiefs pursue another Super Bowl, Mahomes remains committed to Dawson’s legacy of leadership and excellence. “It’s special,” he said, acknowledging the difficulty of sustaining success. But if anyone can carry the torch Dawson lit, it’s Mahomes.
Patrick Mahomes just passed Len Dawson for the most passing touchdowns in Chiefs team history 🥹 pic.twitter.com/C7Kfqk5bmL
— Brad Henson Productions (@BradHensonPro) November 29, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs President Forced To Address Rumors That Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Relationship Is Just A “Marketing Strategy” For The Team
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Photo by Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
There’s a conspiracy theory for just about everything, including bizarre ones relating to the highly publicized relationship between Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
The three-time Super Bowl champion has been in a relationship with Taylor Swift for over a year. Their rumored romance was confirmed when Swift attended the Chiefs’ Week 3, 2023 home game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kelce’s romance with Swfit has been a giant win for the Chiefs and the NFL, too. She has brought plenty more attention to the NFL and contributed to the Chiefs’ skyrocketing popularity worldwide.
Naturally, conspiracy theorists believe the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance is simply a marketing ploy to help the Chiefs and the league. But Chiefs president Mark Donovan finally addressed the ridiculous rumor during an appearance on NBC’s “Squawk Box” program:
“I’d love to say that it was a marketing strategy, but it is an authentic relationship. And we’re happy to have it, and it’s been nothing but good for us.
I think the best thing I can say about the whole relationship and the impact it’s had on us is, Taylor Swift is an authentic member of the Kansas City Chiefs kingdom. She’s an authentic fan and that matters to our fans and our fan base and to matters to us and we try to respect that.”
