Josh Allen tops annual NFL quarterback poll conducted among coaches and GMs

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen secured the top spot in the annual NFL quarterback poll, marking the first time since 2020 that Patrick Mahomes did not finish first. Allen earned 427 points and 49 first-place votes in the survey, which collects feedback from league coaches and general managers. The shift follows a season where Mahomes dropped to third place, impacted by a knee injury and a changing in the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive efficiency. Matthew Stafford surged to second place in the rankings, while other notable names included Joe Burrow in fourth and Lamar Jackson in fifth. The poll also highlighted four newcomers to the top 10, including Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, and Sam Darnold. This survey has become a consistent gauge for league-wide perceptions of quarterback play since its inception in 2020.

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