Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow have established themselves as two of the NFL’s premier passers since entering the league, with Mahomes entering in 2017 and Burrow arriving in 2020.
Both have racked up individual accolades, impressive statistics, and dozens of big-time wins, but they each bring different records and elements to the “Who’s better?” discussion.
- Patrick Mahomes: The three-time Super Bowl MVP and champion, as well as two-time NFL MVP has the record for the most total yards by a quarterback in an NFL season, as well as the most career passing yards per game.
- Joe Burrow: The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year has the highest career completion percentage in NFL history.
Below is a data-driven comparison of Mahomes and Burrow in their respective NFL careers. You can also find updated 2026-27 NFL MVP odds.
Career Stats: Passing & Rushing Breakdown
Here’s a side-by-side look at career regular-season stats for each quarterback:
| STAT | MAHOMES | BURROW |
| Games | 126 | 77 |
| Starts | 126 | 77 |
| Record | 95-31 | 43-33-1 |
| Pass Yds | 35,939 | 2,806 |
| Pass TDs | 267 | 157 |
| Yds/Att | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| INTs | 85 | 51 |
| Rating | 100.8 | 101.1 |
| Rush Yds | 2,665 | 847 |
| Rush TDs | 19 | 12 |
2026-27 NFL MVP Odds
Patrick Mahomes’ MVP odds are +1500. Joe Burrow’s MVP odds are +900.
Here’s a look at players with the shortest odds:
FAQs: Patrick Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow
Question: Has Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow won more MVPs?
Answer: Mahomes has won two MVPs while Burrow has won none.
Question: Has Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow won more Super Bowls?
Answer: Mahomes has won three Super Bowls while Burrow has won none.
Question: Does Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow have more Pro Bowl selections?
Answer: Mahomes has six Pro Bowl selections while Burrow has three.
Question: Does Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow have more All-Pro selections (first team)?
Answer: Mahomes has two first-team All-Pro selections while Burrow has none.
Question: Is Patrick Mahomes or Joe Burrow older?
Answer: Mahomes is older (born Sept. 17, 1995) than Burrow (born Dec. 10, 1996).
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