NFL 1000: Why Patrick Mahomes Is No Longer the Best QB in the NFL

Patrick Mahomes enters the 2026 season ranked as the NFL’s fourth-best quarterback by Bleacher Report’s NFL 1000, behind Matthew Stafford (Rams), Josh Allen (Bills) and Justin Herbert (Chargers). While the article notes Mahomes is a future Hall of Fame lock if he retired now, it argues his performance has declined over the last three seasons, citing fewer passing yards and touchdowns each year. It points to a career-low in passing touchdowns and completion percentage in 2025, before a season-ending injury. The piece also highlights what made Mahomes different—creativity outside structure and elite playmaking from multiple angles—along with his historic production earlier in his career.