Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson?! Stephen A. & Shannon Sharpe WEIGH IN 🍿 | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe talk in-depth about who will have the more productive season between the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes or Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson.
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[@will-zj5gq]

we got to stop doing this to lamar. we all know it’s mahomes, why do this to lamar?

[@dontbelikecamtv]

Statistically Lamar had a more productive regular season last year but I think it’ll be different

[@caiocomarella4691]

Yeah regular season....​@@dontbelikecamtv

[@juniorluma9129]

I know right they just trying to bring Lamar down everyone knows with them rings Pat is number 1

[@playerx2006]

@@dontbelikecamtv Bro, Mahomes didn't even have good WRs and took them to the big game. Lamar could NEVER do that, so Mahomes is way better.

[@dontbelikecamtv]

@@playerx2006 well the question wasn’t who the best player the question was who has the most productive season Lamar won mvp because he had the most productive season Last year and that was SAS point about mahomes actually having a better squad this year for him to have a more productive season. We all know Pat is the best

[@matthewlindler9723]

“the gap between 1 and 2 is greater than 2 and 5”- shannon sharpe

[@Messigoat1033]

How y’all always try to disrespect Lamar Jackson and take him out of top 5 and then try to compare him to Mahommes who is the undisputed #1 it’s like yall trying set him up.

[@StepBlvck]

Every single day!

[@soda8736]

I think its the metrics of the raitings.

[@trueson5351]

Give me Lamar all day! Patty 4572 total yards, 27 TDs, AND 14 Interception. Lamar 4499 tot, 29 TDs, n 7 Interception. THOSE ARE FACTS

[@derekmathews1557]

@@trueson5351, you going off last season dude, and yet one quarterback is winning playoff games and the other isn’t. Those are facts you don’t know about.

[@DamariusSanders]

@@trueson5351mahomes won the superbowl Lamar had a better regular season but what do that matter mahomes has 2 mvps same as Lamar mahomes has 3 superbowls Lamar 0 come on now

[@jricks9292]

It’s not even a discussion…salute to both though

[@trueson5351]

Give me Lamar all day! Patty 4572 total yards, 27 TDs, AND 14 Interception. Lamar 4499 tot, 29 TDs, n 7 Interception. THOSE ARE FACTS

[@hoopman82]

Mahomes. This is such disrespect. He’s won 3 titles including the last 2 with subpar receivers

[@Hal-yc9jd]

@@trueson5351Lamar Jackson is a beast but there’s just no debating whose had more success

[@Hal-yc9jd]

@@trueson5351​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ Mahomes has three super bowls to his name, he’s 15-4 in the playoffs… Lamar is 2-4 in the playoffs and hasn’t even been to the Super Bowl. Those are facts

[@TheReal_JG]

​@@Hal-yc9jd*15-3 for Mahomes' postseason record

[@srinivassuresh466]

I am a lamar Jackson fan. But its Patrick mahomes. The standard is the standard and patrick mahomes is the standard.

[@jaysonsmith7264]

do u realize they play each other first game of the nfl season

[@Ultrabmw319]

@@jaysonsmith7264 mahomes will win but honestly I don't care what mahomes does in the regular season just like I don't care what lamar does. It's about the playoffs for those two. C.j. Needs to do it again with a division winner schedule. Lamar needs to do it with a division winner schedule. Reason I'm not sold on lamar is he had a 4th place schedule last year because the team didn't make the playoffs the year before. I'm so ready for this season. And I want to see dak go to the browns or seahawks.

[@gweedough4sho937]

​@@Ultrabmw319Amen

[@Dr._Wan___PharmD]

Both are stupendous QBs in their own right but Mahomes owns those rings.

[@trueson5351]

Give me Lamar all day! Patty 4572 total yards, 27 TDs, AND 14 Interception. Lamar 4499 tot, 29 TDs, n 7 Interception. THOSE ARE FACTS

[@Resultsnoexcuse]

@@trueson5351L troll

[@1RichOffSilence]

@@trueson5351Natty Mahomes 3 rings 3 bowl mvps 2 mvps 28 years old ! Lamar 2 mvps 27 years old chiefs vs ravens the chiefs own them

[@derekmathews1557]

@@trueson5351, stop repeating that! That’s a troll reponse.

[@Charles-3900]

​@@trueson5351🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇💍💍💍 ALL DAY

[@rcdesigns]

We're still comparing Mahomes to anybody? I thought ESPN gave that up.

[@danielgalan1920]

Wow. I didn’t realize their total yards and touchdowns were so similar last season. It felt all year like Mahomes was struggling bad, and Lamar was playing at a historic level winning a second MVP. Definitely interesting

[@KyleClinton-u9v]

That's what I am saying

[@donnough2085]

Man I hate this type of question.. . Why do y'all want people to pick one or the other. Beat one man down just to bring another one up. I marvel at both of these dudes. They are both incredibly unique. I get it for the sake of the show, but come on man.

[@iamhorcruxer]

You just said you get it so why you crying

[@donnough2085]

@iamhorcruxer Nobody is "crying". Just pointing out how they constantly have this topic and it's played out.

[@nolanwalsh9044]

Bc Stephanie A and yes that’s spelled correctly. Thinks with her emotions on the moment not any type of thought behind it just what she thinks at the time. I have seen her literally dispute himself over certain topics time and time again and go back to confirm it😂😂😂😂😂idk how she is the face of this show bc she never is accurate on her own beliefs it’s just whatever whenever

[@nolanwalsh9044]

Like I can like bacon today and tomorrow hate it. Makes no sense but for her it’s the sameeee thing. Makes no sense

[@thomascarmody4863]

This is the point of a “debate” show lol

[@bradm4493]

How is this even a thing? 😂😂 2x NFL MVP, 3x Super Bowl champ, 3x Super Bowl mvp or 2x MVP? Hmmmmmm

[@waillachab284]

Yeah it's not even a Question

[@Simbah.7]

15 is on a completely different level there is no debate to have between them stop it please 😂

[@Cruckavens777]

Lamar more skilled than mahomes

[@jamessanders6788]

​​@@Cruckavens777 Lamar isn't in Mahomes' stratosphere.

[@ShinefortheCam]

​@@Cruckavens777he only better at running. His arm talent is backup qb worthy

[@JuwwnDunbar]

Lamar better than mahomes 💯💯

[@JuwwnDunbar]

​@@jamessanders6788Lamar most definitely better than mahomes 💯💯💯

[@Hash-vo1hi]

Why is this even a question? 😂

[@Charles-3900]

😂😂😂

[@JuwwnDunbar]

Lamar better than mahomes 💯💯

[@Charles-3900]

@@JuwwnDunbar cocaine is a helluva drug D.A.R.E TO SAY NOOOOOO BRUH 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-zm7de7ec7d]

Don't ever put Lamar in the same sentence as Mahomes

[@ezekwu]

you just did, smh...

[@saikoa2129]

It ain't that deep bruh. Patty is great and so is Lamar!! Brady was our goat however, Peyton,Drew, Aaron, Ben, Matt staff etc. Are respected from the 00s Era. It's OK to like more than 1! Don't make it about rings bc guys like Marino are always in somebody's top 5 QB based on talent. Even if Lamar never wins the big game, he'd be the Answer A.I. of the NFL. So great that those with rings acknowledge his greatness.

[@user-zm7de7ec7d]

@@saikoa2129 Lamar is good at eating 🍉 and nothing else

[@brandonbooth3231]

​@@user-zm7de7ec7dWatch your mouth woodeater

[@blaiseengonzoloki5639]

@@user-zm7de7ec7d I'm sorry but what this have to do with this debate ?

[@user-gb3jq1io2c]

do you want the guy with 0 superbowls, who lost to the Chiefs last year, and has the same weapons coming back ? Or do you want the guy with 3 superbowls, who beat the Ravens last year, and has a much improved group of weapons this year? Its a pretty obvious answer.

[@hottakes2633]

This is like comparing Harden and LeBron lol. It’s not even close.

[@kidthekiddo8996]

not really, more like giannis to lebron

[@soda8736]

​@kidthekiddo8996 they both have rings.

[@breonmitchell2443]

Lamar jackson individual talent he like Michael Jordan he be 3 time mvp got hurt 1 yr he leading mvp.. Lamar have 477 pass attempts won mvp Justin Herbert 699 pass attempts didnt win Mvp Lamar threw 699 pass attempts he have 5200 pass yards understand Ravens got Henry Lamar throw more pass td in redzone Lamar going Win Mvp Henry set up play action Ravens had good rb Lamar lead nfl pass td week 1 Lamar throw 5td

[@trueson5351]

Give me Lamar all day! Patty 4572 total yards, 27 TDs, AND 14 Interception. Lamar 4499 tot, 29 TDs, n 7 Interception. THOSE ARE FACTS

[@missile87redefined25]

Harden comp is so lazy more like Jokic before he won the chip is a better comp

[@SuperDre28]

Mahomes shouldn’t be in any these discussions is disrespectful to him. I get the topic is this season but let’s stop doing this.

[@vincente4570]

Agreed. & you know what is crazy. Tha man is playing in the toughest conference in sports today and consistently beats dem all🫵🏿

[@soda8736]

From a statical standpoint, Lamar shouldn't be in this convo

[@Ultrabmw319]

@@soda8736i think c.j. Is going to over take him. Lamar isn't even better then jaylen hurts

[@SuperDre28]

@@Ultrabmw319 How you overtaking somebody who won 3 super bowls already before age 30. He got y’all thinking super bowls are easy to win. Mahomes already got a full career of achievements it’s ridiculous.

[@SuperDre28]

@@soda8736 Listen I love Lamar’s game but Lamar’s MVP season is comparable to Mahomes worst season. Let’s think about that and Mahomes still won the Super Bowl.

[@humbleprogress1226]

Shannon is killing the game!! TWO - multi million youtube channels, HOF, and killing it on ESPN as an analyst!

[@atraina6921]

As a Ravens fan it’s Mahomes. My only issue is when people try to say anyone else is objectively better than a two time reigning league MVP atp.

[@trueson5351]

Give me Lamar all day! Patty 4572 total yards, 27 TDs, AND 14 Interception. Lamar 4499 tot, 29 TDs, n 7 Interception. THOSE ARE FACTS

[@mike-vc1qm]

@@trueson5351give me mahomes 3 rings two mvos an 3 Super Bowl mvps keep you’re regular season stats 😂

[@Ultrabmw319]

Give me mahomes. Because we're going to the superbowl. Lamar is Ryan tannahill in the playoffs no shade it's just the truth.

[@trueson5351]

@@mike-vc1qm why everyone keep adding in this or that, we are looking at the point of the video! They had pat numbers listed but Lamar’s was just as good these are facts. We are not talking about mvps or Super Bowls

[@timothycoates3852]

@@trueson5351 Mahomes had his worst season as Sharpe pointed out. It will only get better this year. Mahomes wins his third MVP and third straight SB. And he takes down Lamar on the way. You heard it here first.

[@J-Bravo416]

Derrick Henry is going to make that read option so deadly. Imagine being the DE and having to choose between tackling Derrick Henry or containing Lamar.

[@peterdavis8585]

I enjoy watching the two best players in the NFL.

[@ejatkins8926]

the question on youtube is misleading but the answer is still the same 😂

[@firstgradewumbo5607]

They just bored rn ain't no sane person taking Lamar over Mahomes

[@dhosea101]

Mahomes is HIM! End of discussion.

[@Mkings2]

I haven't been keeping up with football lately but Henry is going to the ravens is crazy

[@Dibi1821]

When you are running out of topics:

[@spencerholcomb4080]

Ones a choke & one isn’t 😂

[@BigJL]

Hot take: Lamar will pass better this season because he has NO pressure to run. Expect MAJOR passing yards from LJ

[@kengkueyang643]

Lol that's what they say every year. The guy suck at throwing the dam football with no football IQ.

[@fyilando854]

Nah

[@-KPG-]

hahah.. no pressure? dawg Henry will get hurt again.. and guess who will turn into the Running back ? thats right buddy! LJ LMAOO

[@shaybird9449]

So happy football is back!!!

[@MadManCorp]

Lamar isn’t clutch. Mahomes is.

[@JuwwnDunbar]

Lamar better than mahomes 💯💯💯💯

[@stephanea5364]

Is that a serious question? LOL

[@kengkueyang643]

Why are they mentioning Lamar and Mahomes in the same sentence? Lamar is a choke artist.

[@ShinefortheCam]

Thank u lmao. Lamar should be compared to dak prescott

[@ParisMcduffie-d1p]

If the o line don’t block Henry won’t matter

[@mike-vc1qm]

Let’s save the debate one wins when it matters one chokes .

[@playerx2006]

Mahomes has WRs dropping dime passes left and right, still won the superbowl. Lamar could never

[@ezekwu]

lamar won 2 mvps with no wrs...

[@apolomendoza3529]

@@ezekwubut no superbowls

[@playerx2006]

@@ezekwu 2 mvps are not superbowls lol

[@timothycoates3852]

And beat Lamar on his home field on the way to one of those SBs

[@ezekwu]

@@apolomendoza3529 super bowls are a team accomplishment, not an individual accomplishment...

[@Messigoat1033]

1.Patrick Mahommes 2.Lamar Jackson 3. Joe borrow 4. Josh Allen 5. Cj Stroud

[@chiefsandwarriorslover1543]

Great list. But I would say 1.Mahomes 2.Burrow 3.Allen 4.Jackson 5.Stroud

[@MikkiChavez]

Burrow is nowhere near top 5 . Mahomes Lamar Josh Stafford & Stroud are the best QBs in the NFL right now. Period

[@jonnstewart2023]

Neither lamar or joe are better than josh

[@vincente4570]

I don’t know if I’ll put C.J. Stroud that high yet. But I git it for now😊

[@daquaylenavie3740]

I would replace stroud with stafford but the rest is fair. I just have to see how CJ do this year with a tougher schedule and actual expectations

[@nolanwalsh9044]

And anytime Stephanie A is wrong or gets called out it’s the classic “what I mean was” and goes into something he never said to try and defend himself. He and skip. Perfect duo.

[@HanzieTy22]

Why is this even a Topic? It's not even close. Shouldn't even be discussed! SMFH

[@williamallen7984]

MVP voters aren’t giving Lamar another one until he gets more playoff wins than baker mayfield

[@dominicdecoco7950]

Correct take, Lamar’s ineligible until he at least makes the Super Bowl

[@herseyyoung4734]

With this discussion, you just feel like you want to walk into the OCEAN while your BRAIN CELLS drain out of your Ears. What are we doing here?? this is like asking Megan Fox or Rosie O'Donnell.

[@spencerchapman5167]

nate wiggins finna put worthy in a straight jacket😂

[@chanzgolding9621]

Ok

[@underground.dreamkingz]

Third MVP incoming for Action Jackson! 👑💯

[@Charles-3900]

Third superbowl in a row incoming for pm15 😂😂

[@-KPG-]

LMAO SUPER L

[@chanzgolding9621]

Ok

[@oskinooa]

SB > Mvp

[@1WAYfrmda662]

mvps mean nothing without a 💍😂🤦🏾

[@Echo__plex]

These debates are so dumb lol. Everyone knows it's Mahomes.

[@IamSSAINVINCIBLEx]

They're just bored at ESPN today I see. Stupid question

[@Doinks333]

Give me the back to back Super Bowl MVP

[@Tezzzz7]

Everbody knows Mahomes is the better qb but Lamar is 🔥 too 💯✅

[@Ultrabmw319]

In the regular season

[@ShinefortheCam]

Nah lamar is a choke artist. Take away his running ability & he's a backup

[@jermo1213]

Weak MVP stats

[@StogiesANDStuff]

I love how even Espn cuts off molly lmao

[@dude_1983]

Mahomes: 15-3 playoff record which includes 4-2 in the AFC Championship Game. 3-1 in the Super Bowl. Lamar: 2-5 in the playoffs. 0-1 in the AFC Championship game. It’s a no brainer. Mahomes wins in the regular season but really takes it to the next level in the playoffs. Lamar is a great regular season QB but can’t make it work in the playoffs.

[@TGfoever]

Anyone saying Lamar is a fool

[@Mysterio-Solar]

Love how Shannon forgets the Vaunted 1992 - 96 Cowboys . That Team was loaded On both sides of the Ball with Talent in that Time Period . They could have easily won 5 SBs in a Row if it weren't for the 49ers in 1994 and the Packers in 1996 getting in their Way . The Cowboys were One Win away From SB 29 and easily 3 Peating Vs the 94 Chargers . 🔥💥🌟💫✨⚡❤️‍🔥🤯🧐😶‍🌫️🤨🤔🫣🤦💯🚨👍🫢💍🐎

[@thenewjord50]

The Panthers eliminated The Cowboys in the 96 playoffs in the divisional round

[@lomelloEvan-dl8ro]

Derrick Henry is like OBJ last year . It's age . That changes the person from new to old . Old Henry candy bar

[@marleycoldburr]

You can’t call it a detriment when they’ve won 2 Super Bowls in a row without Tyreek. Obviously if effects the style of play Mahomes wants but they’ve still adjusted and won.

[@liamneaverth7185]

What kind of question is this?

[@mateobello391]

These are the same people that were saying that Mahomes had passed Brady in the GOAT conversation LOL these people not even consistent

[@lvlv9202]

Lamar is the second best qb of this generation. Pat is #1, although Lamar is my favorite

[@rabbitinyellowshirt]

#MahomesGOAT!

[@jayceh]

Ill take the guy with nearly 80% winrate _in the playoffs_ and has a game less affected by aging. I'll take that dude over anyone else actually.

[@bigzaksnak9998]

Mahomes…next question

[@asset34]

All we care about is what Lamar cares about. So the real question is who will have the more productive post season?

[@UniversoulGroove]

Mahomes by a million

[@CoachRJ334]

Lamar gets more criticized for losing to Mahomes than any QB in the league but they praise Burrow who can't beat Lamar

[@ShinefortheCam]

Boy yall ratbird fans/lamarb fans hate joe burrow! So jealous of the attention burrow gets! Burrow is a superstar! Lamar is a choke artist

[@ShinefortheCam]

Lamar has never beaten a healthy joe burrow led team. Lamar is a front runner who avoided joe burrows best teams (2021 - 2022). Lamar can't beat the Bengals when they're healthy

[@dominicdecoco7950]

Lamar is criticised for every year playing his worst game of the year in the playoffs, yes the last one was to mahomes, but all the others weren’t

[@pumadumar838]

I love how ppl think Adding Henry is going to Minimize his Productivity. If anything.. now Teams can't come in a put all three Focus on Lamar. When you play Mahomes you gotta worry about Kelce too.. Now not only does Lamar have another Playmaker.. he more than likely has another HOFer! Can't wait to see him Elevate even more!

[@Deadpool04200]

Not gonna lie as a KC fan I fear the power option duo of Henry and jackson

[@edsmith9855]

3 time SB winner vs 2-4 in the playoffs. How can this even be a question. Mahomes is a QB who can run. Jackson is a running back who can throw.

[@waillachab284]

They shouldn't be in the same category One has 3 Superbowls , 3 FMVP , the other one Has 2 playoffs wins 😂😂😂 Not even close

[@Elcappgguod064]

My dad is the superbowl referee this year and already said he won’t let Lamar win

[@peterkoosh9693]

What a dumb debate- how about Josh Allen who has a higher QBR and more yards and touchdowns than Lamar every year since 2020. and is way better than Lamar in the playoffs in every stat and has more touchdowns in the playoffs Lamar and burrow combined. Lamar is overrated

[@Mrfantastic-hp2en]

😂😂😂😂 he overrated with a Heisman in two mvps

[@Charles-3900]

Did it take you 13 seconds to write 📝 that 😂😂😂 have a seat 💺 Allen ain't on pm15 level either

[@ImHIMSki]

Why is this even a question it’s not even close

[@keithcrook8591]

It's pretty clear cut. One has three SB rings and the other has one more career playoff victory than Tim Tebow. Case closed.

[@TheRealMoonBear]

Thanks Buffalo for giving KC Worthy

[@mikem4481]

molly looks delicious

[@jeramyc89]

KC has one of if not the fastest Receiving core!

[@user-wo3xg3ed1d]

Action Jackson's going to be the star this year

[@leothehero4629]

We aren't doing comparisons already?

[@brotherkenwin7159]

To be honest, Lamar Jackson is a real one and they will do anything to try to diminish his credit and achievements . It’s sad when you are a strong, black man going against the odds and standing up for yourself this is what happens. Yes I said black man just because we do it to ourselves.

[@CrouchingscarabflyingJ]

Mahomes got the rings in this timeline

[@WENOTMEPRODUCTIONS]

Who comes up with these segments? First take falling off

[@Yenerator]

Why can’t Mahomes get his threepeat AND Jackson his 3rd MVP. It’s not mutually exclusive

[@realvanguard2166]

Stop with the comparison just let em play sit back and enjoy the show these men put on

[@alwaysbam]

I wouldve said Patrick will get a 3rd MVP before Lamar gets a SB win.

[@Tommy_Montana]

Before even watching the video…Why are yall still talking like any other QB is in Mahomes stratosphere. It’s Mahomes then everybody else

[@RonaldoWhereIsYourWorldCup]

It’s not even a debate, mahomes by a mile, what a joke of a question

[@JuwwnDunbar]

Lamar Jackson better than mahomes 💯💯💯

[@JaxSittingShotgun]

On a gamble, or Madden Franchise Mode, I would take Lamar....but I want the other Harbaugh as Coach. The Harbaugh that turned Colin Kaepernick into a highlight sensation should turn Lamar into a Marvel Superhero. Lamar with King Henry is a different offense. UNSTOPPABLE when it comes to short yard gains. And as this takes the burden off of Lamar, he can just focus on big yard plays. 49ers vs Ravens in the Superbowl.

[@SaturnAT839]

How is this a question? Mahomes is like two tiers better than Lamar.

[@onenightinbangkok-gp6zb]

ITs like comparing Brady and Rivers

[@JoeHigh-lc4is]

Gimme the dude with three Superbowls under 30

[@brandoisrael3155]

Lamar throws for 4k and rush 850-1k

[@Sirschmucks7891]

That would be awesome.

[@missile87redefined25]

Lamar would win MVP again if he does this….hope it happens

[@brandoisrael3155]

@@missile87redefined25 he definitely about to go crazy this season!

[@WoahLookAtThatFreak]

​@@missile87redefined25It wouldn't matter, he'd probably just choke in the playoffs again 😂

[@missile87redefined25]

@@WoahLookAtThatFreak he too good to not breakthrough and make a bowl atleast once man

[@gio957]

The gap between Mahomes and Lamar is greater than Brady and Rothlesberger😅. Big Ben had 2 rings but could never touch Brady on the playoffs. Lamar standing is even worst.

[@YOSEMITEVUE-fo9tu]

Mahomes 3 super bowl Lamar none

[@JuwwnDunbar]

Lamar better than mahomes 💯💯💯

[@jeremyeaglesmelendez]

I thought the topic by the thumbnail was about Jackson Mahomes 🤣🤣🤣

[@Charles-3900]

Lame 😂😂😂

[@Guttagangboosie102]

How is this even a question 😂😂 unless you don’t like winning Super Bowls the answer is Mahomes

[@mr.anderson3694]

Wednesday's debate : Who's better, Aidan O' Connell or Dan Marino.

[@luking4freedom181]

Hate it or love it but mahomes will be to tom brady what lebron is to jordan. Soon we will have the goat debate

[@kimjonghyun3471]

This is basically like debating whose better MJ or Karl Malone in real time in the 90s. Just making topic for the sake of a topic

[@h7887]

Lool why is this a segment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBengaul]

This is dumb.. they need to have debate about Jackson, josh allen, joe burrow etc. MAHOMES is just in another level at this point. Facts

[@harrycallahan686]

That's not a conversation! One wins trophies, the other Chokes.

[@kiggss]

Oh brother here yall go

[@SICCWIDIT]

Both is the best

[@fmoa2541]

please stop, its not even close, mahomes is comparable to brady, not lamar..lamar is more on dak level..i put purdy and burrow over lamar.