Patrick Mahomes is on track for his lowest-ever NFL quarterback ranking by QBR this season. Despite the Kansas City Chiefs’ strong start with a 3-0 record, Mahomes has acknowledged his subpar performance.
Mahomes expressed dissatisfaction after a narrow 22-17 victory against the Atlanta Falcons. “I feel like I haven’t played very well, and that’s not about stats,” he said. His current season stats reflect this, with potential career lows in passing yards and highs in interceptions.
Mahomes ranks 18th in ESPN’s QBR, trailing behind quarterbacks such as Jacoby Brissett and Daniel Jones. Historically, Mahomes has consistently ranked in the top five since becoming the Chiefs’ starting quarterback, with last season dipping to eighth. His current position marks a significant downturn as he struggles to find his form.
In contrast, quarterbacks like Malik Willis and Derek Carr lead the QBR rankings. ESPN’s QBR evaluates a quarterback’s impact on winning, considering passing, rushing, turnovers, and penalties and ranking players on a scale from 0 to 100.
As Week 4 approaches, here are the top QBR rankings:
- Malik Willis, Green Bay Packers (89.3)
- Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers (86.4)
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (84.6)
- Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints (80.4)
- Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals (74.2)
With a QBR of 51.2, Mahomes ranks alongside quarterbacks struggling this season, like Anthony Richardson and Kirk Cousins. Despite the Chiefs’ wins, Mahomes sees room for improvement. “The quarterback play has to get much better. I’m being a hard critic on myself,” he stated.
As the season progresses, fans and analysts will watch to see if Mahomes can improve his performance and regain his status as one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks.
