Nothing ignites a good NFL discussion quite like quarterbacks. They're the most important ingredient in a championship recipe, after all. All signal-callers are at least partially a product of their situations,

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke with reporters on Tuesday about the challenges and injuries the team has faced so far this season. He discussed his leadership during tough times and his trust in his teammates.

Young, Mahomes’ counterpart for Sunday’s showdown against the Carolina Panthers, put in one heck of a performance in Week 12. Despite his team taking a 30-27 loss to the defending champs, the 23-year-old gained the respect of many with a confident and sharp 263-yard passing performance.