Patrick Mahomes Becomes Youngest QB in NFL History to Reach 250 TD Passes
On September 28, 2025, in a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, Patrick Mahomes marked a historic milestone: he became the youngest quarterback in NFL history to reach 250 TD passes in his career.
Here is a detailed analysis of the meaning, process and consequences of this achievement:
- Context and development of the game
Game: Chiefs vs Ravens
In this game, Mahomes completed 25 successful passes on 37 attempts – a total of 270 yards and 4 touchdowns.
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The Pass That Gave Him the 250 TD Milestone
The key TD to get him to 250 passing was a pass to Isiah Pacheco, marking the second time in the game that Mahomes made a TD.
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Game Results
Chiefs won 37-20 against Ravens, an important victory to consolidate their form and continue their season journey.
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- The significance of the 250 TD milestone
2.1 “Youngest” – a historic record
This achievement is not only about quantity, but also about “when”: Mahomes is the youngest QB to reach 250 touchdown passes in his NFL career.
This emphasizes Mahomes’ outstanding development speed since starting his official career in the league.
2.2 “Fastest” – surpassing the legends
Not stopping at being the youngest, Mahomes also set the record for “fastest” to reach 250 TDs, which is in fewer games than any previous QB.
According to sources, he reached this milestone in 116 games – a number that puts him ahead of big names like Aaron Rodgers (needing 121 games to reach 250 TDs)
- The “approach” to the 250 TD milestone
3.1 Previous milestones
Mahomes once set a record for the “fastest” time to reach 200 TDs: he broke Dan Marino’s record by reaching 200 in his 84th game.
In the 2025 season opener, Mahomes surpassed Dan Marino for the number of passing touchdowns before age 30 (Marino held 245 TDs before turning 30).
As of the time before the Ravens game, Mahomes had 246 TDs passing in the regular season and had surpassed Marino for the record his senior left behind.
3.2 Speed and Consistent Performance
What stands out about Mahomes’ career is that, while he hasn’t always dominated the numbers, he has been remarkably consistent in his touchdown production. Reaching 250 TDs in just ~116 games shows that he has been consistently efficient in each season.
He has also set other fast career milestones – for example, reaching 100 TDs very early, 200 TDs very quickly before that – all of which contribute to his “speed of progression” narrative.
- Comparisons to Legendary QBs
Mahomes’s performance is appreciated not just for its own sake, but because it compares to great QBs:
Dan Marino
Marino has been the benchmark for decades – for example, Marino’s 200 TD mark was broken by Mahomes in fewer games.
Marino also holds the record for TD passes before age 30 (245) – Mahomes has surpassed that.
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Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers is a legendary QB of his generation, and the 121 games Rodgers needed to reach 250 TDs was “surpassed” by Mahomes by 116 games.
Peyton Manning
Manning held many TD records in his early seasons, and Mahomes is in the process of chasing Manning’s milestones.
This comparison helps us see: Mahomes is not only a very good QB in his era, but he is shaking up records that have been considered untouchable for decades.
- Consequences and prospects
5.1 Team prestige and strength
A QB who scores 250 TDs quickly will inspire the team. This is a testament to Mahomes’ ability to maintain consistency and influence on offense, giving Kansas City a reliable option in crucial situations.
5.2 Pressure and Expectations
On the one hand, this achievement raises expectations for Mahomes in the coming seasons — fans and analysts will demand that he continue to break records. Each new season, milestones, average games per season, and efficiency will be scrutinized.
5.3 Opportunity to continue breaking records
Mahomes has a lot of time ahead — if he keeps up his form, he can surpass long-term records for career TDs, TDs before age 30, fewest games to reach higher milestones, etc.
- Conclusion
Patrick Mahomes is more than just a good QB — he is a phenomenon in the contemporary NFL. Becoming the youngest QB in history to reach 250 touchdown passes is a huge milestone, affirming his talent, consistency, and development speed. With what he has shown, it is not difficult to imagine Mahomes continuing to redefine QB records for many years to come.
