Patrick Mahomes' strong start to the 2026 season is showing up both on the field and in the NFL award market. Mahomes is currently the favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year, giving bettors using Kansas betting apps another reason to keep an eye on the Chiefs quarterback.
Mahomes added another notable mark to his career during Week 2's 33-30 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts, improving to 8-0 in regular-season overtime games. According to the Chiefs, that is the most regular-season overtime wins without a loss in NFL history. His overall overtime record is 10-2 when postseason games are included, and the Chiefs note that he has the best overtime record for any quarterback in NFL history with at least 10 overtime starts.
Mahomes Delivers in Overtime
The Chiefs and Colts were tied 30-30 entering overtime at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City took the lead on a 31-yard Harrison Butker field goal, but Indianapolis answered with a field goal to tie the game. Mahomes then helped set up the winning score with a 30-yard completion to Tyquan Thornton and a 22-yard completion to Kenneth Walker III. Butker followed with the game-winning 40-yard field goal.
Mahomes completed 32 of 47 passesfor 382 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with Travis Kelce nine times for 101 yards and a touchdown, while Kenneth Walker III finished with 117 rushing yards and 61 receiving yards for 178 yards from scrimmage.
Chiefs Start 2026 at 2-0
The victory gave Kansas City consecutive wins to open the season after a 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 1. The Chiefs are scheduled to travel to face the Miami Dolphins on September 27 in Week 3.
Mahomes' overtime record gives bettors another career statistic to follow alongside current Kansas City Chiefs odds as KC continues its 2026 campaign.





