Patrick Mahomes remains top NFL QB entering 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Patrick Mahomes has been ranked as the top quarterback in the NFL by Sports Illustrated as the 2026 season approaches. Despite a challenging year in 2025 that included a torn ACL and limited play, Mahomes continues to hold the No. 1 spot ahead of quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, and Lamar Jackson. Questions linger about whether Mahomes can reclaim his previous form after a lackluster performance came to an early end. With strong competitors rising, Mahomes faces pressure to demonstrate his elite status this fall following last season's struggles.
- •Mahomes ranked No. 1 in QB rankings for 2026 by Sports Illustrated.
- •Last season ended for Mahomes after 14 games due to a torn ACL.
- •Competitors like Stafford, Allen, and Jackson are strong contenders.
- •Mahomes needs a strong season to affirm his elite status.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Is Patrick Mahomes still the top QB in the NFL entering 2026?
"Mahomes has been at the top of the league for many years – can he stay there after a down year ended with a serious injury?
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