Patrick Mahomes

Career StatsA-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		126	35,939	267	85	100.8
2025		14	3,587	22	11	89.6
2024		16	3,928	26	11	93.5
2023		16	4,183	27	14	92.6
2022		17	5,250	41	12	105.2
2021		17	4,839	37	13	98.5
2020		15	4,740	38	6	108.2
2019		14	4,031	26	5	60.4
2018		16	5,097	50	12	60.4
2017		1	284	0	1	60.4

Updated May 28, 2026

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Patrick Mahomes delivered the kind of production that earns a C+ Contract Value Index relative to the QB pay band. At $45M AAV on a 10-year deal, Mahomes is the league's highest-paid quarterback—a status that reflects his three Super Bowl MVP awards, two league MVP selections, and established veteran standing among the sport's elite signal-callers. However, the C+ CVI grade reflects the structural reality that even transcendent quarterback play faces valuation constraints when locked into a decade-long commitment at the market's ceiling; the sheer length and dollars committed create inherent friction between what Mahomes has already proven and what the organization must bet on over the next several seasons. His A− performance grade and A sentiment grade underscore that this is a franchise-caliber talent at the absolute peak of his career, but the Contract Value Index weighs the long-term capital allocation against near-term competitive circumstances, where the Chiefs sit at 6−11 and outside playoff positioning heading into the 2026 season. The media narrative surrounding his knee rehabilitation—confirmed participation in OTAs with a heavy brace and targeting Week 1 availability—introduces durability uncertainty that, while not alarming given his track record, does factor into the overall risk calculus of a decade-spanning commitment. Recent roster moves including safety L'Jarius Sneed alongside cornerback signings suggest organizational confidence that the team remains constructed to compete around him, a framing that partially offsets the contract's structural premium but does not fully reconcile the gap between elite quarterback value and a roster currently positioned outside postseason contention.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Patrick's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Patrick Mahomes, the nine-year veteran and former first-round prospect, remains Kansas City's franchise cornerstone despite a noticeable performance dip this season. The two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion has earned an A-minus grade based on his elite 100.8 career passer rating and proven ability to elevate talent around him. Among active quarterbacks, Mahomes still ranks among the league's most dangerous dual-threat signal-callers, though his current season metrics reveal a meaningful regression from his historical baseline. This season's numbers present a mixed picture: his 89.6 passer rating sits slightly above the NFL average of 87.79, while his 62.8 completion percentage edges below the league average of 63.59. What stands out is his rushing production—30.1 yards per game significantly outpaces the 12.31 NFL average, and his 0.36 rushing touchdowns per game ranks elite territory. However, his yards per attempt (7.14) and touchdown percentage (4.38) remain pedestrian, suggesting reduced downfield efficiency compared to his historic 7.69 YPA standard. The concerning trend shows consistent C-range grades across the past three seasons, indicating this isn't an isolated dip but a troubling trajectory shift. Despite the recent decline, Mahomes' body of work transcends one season. His 256.2 passing yards per game remains above average, and his dual-threat mobility continues providing escape-hatch value in critical moments. Watch whether he can stabilize around his career-norm efficiency next season or if the current plateau signals the beginning of a sustained decline from his MVP-caliber peak.

How Patrick Compares at the Position

Patrick Mahomes ranks 8th of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Patrick between Josh Allen (A-) just ahead and Sam Darnold (A-) just behind.

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Current Sentiment

Patrick Mahomes enters 2026 as an undisputed elite quarterback whose reputation remains anchored by three Super Bowl MVPs and two regular-season MVPs, placing him in the sport's uppermost tier. Recent media coverage has introduced a notable wrinkle: Josh Allen's ascent in ESPN's quarterback rankings and lingering questions about Mahomes' knee health heading into training camp have created a rare moment of competitive parity in the QB1 conversation. However, the narrative remains fundamentally supportive—NFL coaches continue to express reverence for his unique skill set and competitive impact, tempering any suggestion of decline. The knee injury storyline is the primary wildcard; if Mahomes demonstrates full health and mobility in preseason action, the ranking debate will likely resolve in his favor given his track record. Overall, Mahomes' perception sits at the intersection of sustained elite status and emerging scrutiny, a position typical for aging superstars in their ninth season rather than a crisis of confidence.