Justin Herbert ranked third among NFL quarterbacks, surpassing Patrick Mahomes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Justin Herbert has been placed third in Bleacher Report’s NFL 1000 quarterback rankings, edging Patrick Mahomes, who ranks fourth. Both quarterbacks received an overall grade of 91, but a majority vote among scouts elevated Herbert ahead of Mahomes. Herbert's ranking comes after a strong performance in the 2025 season, where he led the Chargers to an 11-5 record and a playoff appearance. Despite his rise in ranking, questions remain about his ability to translate individual success into team achievements compared to Mahomes' Super Bowl victories.
- •Herbert received a perfect score for arm talent and high scores for accuracy.
- •Mahomes has three Super Bowl championships but sits behind Herbert in this ranking.
- •Only Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen ranked higher than Herbert.
- •The ranking reflects current performance more than career achievements.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Herbert handed massive NFL honor that Patrick Mahomes won’t like
"Justin Herbert edged Patrick Mahomes in a new ranking, giving the Chargers quarterback one of the biggest endorsements of his career.
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