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NFL's Top 100 Proves Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Still Has His Aura

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Adam Schultz | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 10:31 AM ET

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has seen his stats diminish over the past couple of seasons, with the All-Pro not being the swashbuckling quarterback we have come to know.

With a more defensive approach from the Chiefs, led by Steve Spagnuolo's unit, many are wondering if Mahomes will ever regain his status as the gunslinger star he once was.

Still, while Mahomes' stats have declined, the Chiefs have continued to win, with two Super Bowls and a third appearance in three years, thanks in part to Patrick's 39 regular-season wins.

Yet there are some who aren't sold on Patrick being the top dog in the NFL anymore, but one who isn't is CBS Sports' Pete Prisco, who, in his top 100 players, still has Mahomes at No. 1.

"His numbers have not been as gaudy the past few seasons, but he is still the best in the league. With an improved offensive line, and better receivers, his numbers will go up this year," Prisco wrote.

For those who question this, we ask you one simple question.

If a draft were to be held today, out of all 32 teams (maybe not Buffalo, Baltimore, or Cincinnati), who would jump at the chance to draft Mahomes? We think all.

Yes, his stats and play have fallen away over the past two seasons, but he still wins. He had five fourth-quarter comebacks and seven game-winning drives last season, the most of his career in a single year.

So while some think Patrick is struggling, yes, there could be merit to that, but make no mistake, he's still the apex predator in the NFL until proven otherwise.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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