Maye holds No. 1 spot for second straight week

McCarthy makes first appearance this season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

Drake Maye's second straight week at 1. J.J. McCarthy's first appearance this season. https://t.co/5UukotJnZu Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF listed Maye at No. 1 for the second consecutive week. McCarthy entered the ranking for the first time this season.

Why it matters: Back-to-back placement at the top reflects a sustained evaluation through recent weeks. A first entry for McCarthy reflects a change in how his season is being evaluated.

What to watch: Next update will show whether Maye extends the run at No. 1. It will also show whether McCarthy retains a place in the ranking.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-19T16:25:25.860593+00:00

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