Patrick Mahomes drops to No. 18 in NFL Top 100

Players had ranked him fifth a year ago

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read

For the first time in his career as a starter, Patrick Mahomes was not voted as a Top 10 player in the league by his pee Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: The league's annual player vote placed Mahomes outside the top 10 for the first time since he became a starter. It is his lowest position in eight appearances on the list.

Why it matters: The ranking marks a shift in peer perception entering the 2026 season. It follows a 2025 campaign that ended after Week 15 and led into a recovery Mahomes called a long process.

By the numbers: Mahomes fell 13 spots from No. 5 in 2025 to No. 18 in 2026.

What to watch: His return and early-season form will shape whether the ranking becomes a one-year dip.

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@NFLonCBS 2026-08-21T16:28:09.464532+00:00

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