Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been named the AFC offensive player of the year in the 49th annual NFL 101 Awards. The NFL 101 Awards is the nation’s oldest awards event dedicated exclusively to professional football.
“Patrick Mahomes made headlines throughout the season for his ability to make jaw-dropping plays,” the Kansas City Committee of 101 announced in a press release. “In just his first year as a starter, Mahomes became only the second quarterback in NFL history to notch 50 touchdown passes and 5,000 passing yards during the regular season, posting outstanding numbers such as a league-leading +38 touchdown/interception differential, 52 completions of 25-plus yards, 35 red-zone touchdown passes and a 113.