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 enters his ninth NFL season as one of the most decorated quarterbacks of his generation, carrying three Super Bowl rings and an MVP pedigree that few can match. His overall grade of A- reflects a career body of work that remains elite, even as his current-season numbers represent a noticeable step back. Among starting quarterbacks leaguewide, he still commands top-tier respect, but 2025 has raised legitimate questions about his peak form. His career passer rating of 100.8 and 7.69 yards per attempt tell the story of a transcendent talent, but this season's 89.6 passer rating — just above the NFL average of 87.8 — signals a real dip. His completion percentage of 62.8% sits slightly below the league average of 63.6%, a surprising figure for a player of his caliber. The brightest current-season standout is his rushing production: 30.1 rush yards per game and 0.36 rush touchdowns per game, both well above NFL averages, showcasing his still-dangerous dual-threat dimension. Consecutive C grades across 2023, 2024, and 2025 paint a concerning trend for a player once grading among the NFL's best annually. The arm talent and football IQ remain — what to watch is whether offensive line health and receiver development can restore his passing efficiency to career norms. If surrounding pieces improve, a bounce-back into A-range territory is absolutely within his ceiling.

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 the 2026 season as one of the most celebrated and financially validated quarterbacks in NFL history, with his recent $504.75M contract extension cementing his status as the league's first half-billion-dollar player. Media coverage has been overwhelmingly positive, framing the deal as a landmark achievement that reflects his elite performance, championship pedigree (three Super Bowl MVPs), and sustained excellence across nine seasons. Fan perception remains exceptionally high, bolstered by his consistent MVP-caliber play, clutch performances in high-stakes games, and the Chiefs' organizational commitment to building around him long-term. The contract narrative has generated no negative headlines or controversy—instead, it reinforces his trajectory as a generational talent and franchise cornerstone. Heading into 2026, Mahomes is universally regarded as an elite star with minimal reputational risk and maximum cultural capital in the sport.