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Mahomes Drops to No. 2 Behind Allen After Knee Injuries

7/16/2026

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Patrick Mahomes was ranked No. 2 in the 2026 quarterback survey, behind Josh Allen.
Mahomes said his drop stems from ACL and LCL injuries and posted 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions before a Week 15 knee injury, had surgery Dec. 15, and hopes to return Week 1 vs Denver.
Josh Allen, the 2025 MVP, led Buffalo to a 12-5 record and a win, completing 69.3 % of passes for 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

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Story summary

Patrick Mahomes was ranked No. 2 in the 2026 quarterback survey, behind Josh Allen.
Mahomes said his drop stems from ACL and LCL injuries and posted 22 touchdowns and 11 interceptions before a Week 15 knee injury, had surgery Dec. 15, and hopes to return Week 1 vs Denver.
Josh Allen, the 2025 MVP, led Buffalo to a 12-5 record and a win, completing 69.3 % of passes for 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.