Patrick Mahomes drops to No. 2 in ESPN quarterback rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Patrick Mahomes has fallen to No. 2 in ESPN's annual quarterback rankings after holding the top position for three consecutive years. Despite this, NFL executives and coaches still recognize him as a significant threat on the field. The survey indicated that Josh Allen claimed the top ranking due to a stronger average across ballots. Evaluators noted both challenges in Mahomes' previous season and his continued impact on opponents. He enters his 10th NFL season with impressive statistics, maintaining his status as a leading player in the league.
- •Mahomes receives more first-place votes than any quarterback.
- •Josh Allen ranked first, ending Mahomes' three-year run at No. 1.
- •Concerns over Mahomes' performance last season persist among evaluators.
- •Mahomes ranks second in touchdown passes in first nine NFL seasons.
- •Kansas City Chiefs' strategy remains focused around Mahomes' abilities.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Mahomes just lost something he held for 3 straight year
"Patrick Mahomes fell to No. 2 in ESPN's NFL quarterback rankings, but executives and coaches still view the Chiefs star as football's biggest threat.
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