Patrick Mahomes no longer rules: Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen steal the Crown

Patrick Mahomes is no longer number one. Even though he remains the most recognizable figure in the NFL and the heartbeat of the Kansas City Chiefs, the quarterback fell to fifth place in the 2025 NFL Top 100 list. He was overtaken by two of his fiercest rivals: Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen. The ranking, voted on by the league’s own players, reflects more than just stats. It’s a snapshot of perceptions, emotions, and the narratives that shaped the season.

According to TheSportsRush, Patrick Mahomes has lost ground for the second year in a row. He was fourth in 2024, and now he’s slipped another spot. Why? Despite leading the Chiefs to a third straight Super Bowl appearance, his individual performance raised eyebrows. In Super Bowl LIX, Mahomes threw two interceptions that shifted the momentum. His numbers have dipped noticeably—from 5,250 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2022 to 3,928 yards and 26 scores in 2024. Meanwhile, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson surged when it mattered most.

A clear drop and a sharp contrast

Unlike Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson delivered a dream season. He threw for over 4,100 yards, racked up 41 passing touchdowns, and added nearly 1,000 rushing yards. The Ravens quarterback emerged as the most complete player of the year. His passer rating of 119.6 led the league, matching the QBR of 77.3 posted by Allen, who also took home the regular season MVP.

 

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Interestingly, Josh Allen, despite winning MVP, ranked below Lamar Jackson but still ahead of Patrick Mahomes. That twist suggests players wanted to correct what many saw as an injustice—Jackson missing out on the MVP. The ranking feels like an emotional vote, reshaping the quarterback hierarchy and sending a message about who truly dominated.

Individual impact matters

Patrick Mahomes remains the leader of a powerhouse franchise. The Chiefs finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, and their playoff presence feels inevitable. But in today’s NFL, winning isn’t everything. Individual production, game-changing impact, and the story each player tells now carry more weight than ever. Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson understood that—and delivered.

This shift in the Top 100 is more than a stat sheet shuffle. For many analysts, it’s a statement. Patrick Mahomes is no longer untouchable. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen have shown that the throne is within reach, and the Chiefs quarterback may be entering a new phase—one defined by real competition. A new era in the NFL is officially underway