You’re missing the point. When Mahomes struggles, we examine his offensive line, receivers, play-calling and circumstances. When Herbert struggles, the conversation becomes about why he can’t elevate everyone around him. Both QBs deserve accountability. Both deserve context. It’s the double standard he’s questioning, not Mahomes’ ability. Football is a team sport.

Mahomes facing pressure on 53% of his dropbacks against Seattle absolutely matters. But look at these other games where QBs faced significant pressure: Herbert vs NE (2026 playoffs): 68.2% (PFF) Herbert vs HOU (2025 playoffs): 52.8% Dak vs SF (2022 playoffs): 48.1% Allen vs KC (2021 playoffs): 47.4% Lamar vs BUF (2025 playoffs): 45.2% Against New England, Herbert was also missing BOTH starting tackles, Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. He was sacked 6 times. Also, remember Mahomes against Philadelphia in Super Bowl LIX. 40.5% pressure rate overall. 50% before garbage time (PFF). Six sacks in a 40–22 loss. Different quarterbacks. Different teams. Same underlying lesson. We can criticize poor decisions, turnovers and individual performances while acknowledging that protection, coaching and supporting talent affect QB production. Even the best quarterbacks need help. Why should Mahomes receive context for offensive struggles while Herbert, Allen, Lamar, Dak and others are judged without it? Context matters. It’s not an excuse.