Patrick Mahomes Just Got Some News He Definitely Won’t Be Happy About
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
During the 2025 NFL regular season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs endured a highly uncharacteristic campaign. Mahomes started 14 games before suffering a severe, season-ending torn ACL and LCL in his left knee in December.
Before his injury, Mahomes struggled with inconsistencies behind a depleted roster. It led to the Chiefs finishing 6-11 and missing the NFL playoffs entirely.
Statistically, the 2025 season was one of Mahomes’ lowest-producing years since becoming Kansas City’s full-time starting quarterback. Due to the team’s struggles and his abbreviated season, Mahomes experienced a drop on the league’s annual voter lists.
Patrick Mahomes Receives Unexpected Ranking in Annual Player List
The latest edition of the NFL Top 100 Players rankings has been revealed in stages this week. Votes from current players across the league determined the order of the list. A notable placement for the Kansas City quarterback stood out among the recent announcements.
Patrick Mahomes checked in at No. 18 on the 2026 version of the countdown.
This marks the lowest ranking the three-time Super Bowl champion has ever received since first appearing on the list. Meanwhile, previous seasons consistently placed him inside the top five or higher.
Mahomes Hoping For a Rebound Season
The highly decorated superstar was shockingly voted down to the eighteenth position by his professional peers across the league. Now, he has a major chip on his shoulder.
Despite the down year, his baseline production was strong enough to earn him a spot as an alternate for the AFC Pro Bowl team before the knee injury took him out.
Following surgery immediately after his December injury, Mahomes spent seven months in intense rehab. He has been a full participant in the 2026 training camp and is on track to start Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.
He might’ve been down on the field and on this list, but he is never out.
