Patrick Mahomes announcement that he is leaving the Kansas City now another significant issue for the Team……
The two-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP again was the unanimous choice by The Associated Press for No. 1 quarterback at the midpoint of the season.
A panel of nine AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at QB, making their selections based on current status through Week 8. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points.
Mahomes also received all nine first-place votes in the preseason poll.
Tua Tagovailoa, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts each received second-place votes. Ten quarterbacks got votes, including Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins, Trevor Lawrence and Brock Purdy.
Mahomes, who has led the Kansas City Chiefs to five straight AFC championship games, posted the second-lowest passer rating of his career in a 24-9 loss at Denver on Sunday. Battling flu-like symptoms, Mahomes was 24 of 38 for 241 yards and two interceptions for a 59.2 rating.
Still, Mahomes has the Chiefs (6-2) leading the AFC West.
1. PATRICK MAHOMES, Kansas City ChiefsMahomes has 2,258 yards passing, 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions. His 95.8 passer rating is the lowest of his career but the Chiefs are relying more than ever on Mahomes this season. Kansas City’s run game is 21st in the league and none of the team’s wide receivers rank in the top 40 in catches. Tight end Travis Kelce is Mahomes’ best option.
