Patrick Mahomes expresses his feeling in a short clip as he etches His Name in NFL History: Surpassing Peyton Manning’s Wins Record Before Age 31

October 28, 2025In the high-stakes world of the NFL, where legacies are forged in the fires of gridiron glory, few moments resonate as deeply as a young quarterback eclipsing a Hall of Fame icon. On October 20, 2025, Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes did just that, securing his 93rd regular-season victory in a dominant 31-0 shutout of the Las Vegas Raiders. At just 30 years old, Mahomes surpassed Peyton Manning’s long-standing mark of 92 wins by a quarterback before turning 31, a milestone that cements his place among the all-time greats.

This isn’t Mahomes’ first brush with Manning’s shadow. The two-time Super Bowl MVP has methodically dismantled records once thought untouchable, blending surgical precision, improvisational magic, and an unyielding competitive fire. But this latest achievement—reached in a mere 119 starts compared to Manning’s 144—feels particularly poignant. It underscores not just Mahomes’ individual brilliance but the Chiefs’ dynasty under his stewardship, now boasting three Lombardi Trophies in six full seasons as a starter.A Record Rooted in Relentless Excellence Peyton Manning, the cerebral maestro who revolutionized the quarterback position, amassed his 92 wins across nine grueling seasons with the Indianapolis Colts from 1998 to 2006. Known for his pre-snap audibles and laser-like accuracy, Manning’s early career was a masterclass in consistency, earning him five MVP awards and a spot in Canton. Yet, even he acknowledged the rarity of such dominance at a tender age. “Winning at this level, this young, is special,” Manning once reflected on young quarterbacks chasing his benchmarks.Mahomes, however, operates in a different era—one amplified by rule changes favoring the pass and a Chiefs offense engineered by Andy Reid to maximize his dual-threat prowess. Entering the 2025 season, Mahomes carried an 89-26 record into Week 7. The Raiders game was a statement: 286 passing yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a defense that held Las Vegas scoreless. The result? Chiefs improve to 4-3, and history is rewritten.

What makes this feat staggering is the efficiency. Manning needed 144 games to hit 92; Mahomes did it in 119, boasting a .779 winning percentage that ranks among the highest for any QB with 100-plus starts. It’s a testament to the supporting cast—Travis Kelce’s veteran savvy, a revamped receiving corps featuring Rashee Rice and rookie speedsters, and a defense that has morphed into an opportunistic juggernaut under Steve Spagnuolo. But make no mistake: Mahomes is the conductor, his 66.1% completion rate this season yielding 1,800 yards, 14 touchdowns, and just two picks through seven games.

From No. 1 Pick to Record-Breaker: Mahomes’ Meteoric RiseDrafted 10th overall by the Chiefs in 2017, Mahomes sat behind Alex Smith as a rookie, absorbing Reid’s schemes like a sponge. His explosion came in 2018: 5,097 yards, 50 touchdowns, and an MVP award in his first full season. From there, the accolades piled up—two more Super Bowls (2020, 2023), another MVP (2022), and a litany of records.This isn’t Mahomes’ first Manning scalp. In 2024’s Christmas Day clash with the Steelers, he broke Manning’s mark for most passing touchdowns in a QB’s first eight seasons (245 to 244).

Weeks into 2025, against the New York Giants on September 22, Mahomes shattered the combined regular-season and playoff TD pass record for a player’s first nine seasons (294 to Manning’s 293).

And on October 27, in a 28-17 primetime win over the Washington Commanders, he joined Manning as the only QBs with 40,000 passing yards in their first nine seasons (including playoffs).

Yet, the wins record feels more holistic, capturing Mahomes’ ability to elevate a team. “It’s not about me; it’s about us building something special,” Mahomes said post-Raiders, his eyes already on the playoffs.

At 30, he’s on pace for his third MVP, with 250 rushing yards and four scores adding a dimension Manning never fully embraced.