Super Bowl LIV will feature two of the NFL's brightest stars at the quarterback position, with Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs set to face off against San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo.
Of course, both players enjoyed terrific seasons while leading their teams to the big game, and both possess in spades the kind of excellence and star power that every team wants from its quarterback.
But many of the similarities end there. From their contrasting styles of play to their very different backgrounds, Mahomes vs. Garoppolo, on paper, could be a QB duel that ranks among the best in Super Bowl history.
Here's how they stack up on the tale of the tape:
Patrick Mahomes
Nickname: Showtime
Age: 24
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 230 pounds
Throws: Right (and occasionally left)
Hometown: Tyler, TX
College: Texas Tech
Drafted: First round, No. 19 overall by Kansas City Chiefs
Family background: Father Pat Mahomes was an MLB pitcher for 11 seasons; mother Randi; two younger siblings
Relationship status: Lives in Kansas City with high-school sweetheart
Was backup to: Alex Smith
Twitter followers: 795K
Viral moment: Balling out in a pickup basketball game, which was quickly shut down by the Chiefs
Best look: Wearing father's No. 23 Mets jersey
Fictional character to whom he's most compared: Kermit the Frog
Preferred entertainment: All manner of sporting events
Childhood hero: Tiger Woods
Jimmy Garoppolo
Nickname: Jimmy G
Age: 28
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225 pounds
Throws: Right
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
College: Eastern Illinois
Drafted: Second round, No. 62 overall by New England Patriots
Family background: Father is an electrician; mother Denise; three brothers
Relationship status: Apparently single; famously went on a date with adult star Kiara Mia
Was backup to: Tom Brady
Twitter followers: 222K
Viral moment: Caused a minor stir over postgame interview with FOX's Erin Andrews, in which he said "It feels great baby!"
Best look: Appearing topless on George Kittle's t-shirt
Fictional character most commonly compared to: Superman
Preferred entertainment: WWE matches
Favorite athlete as a kid: Michael Jordan
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