NFL power rankings: Which AFC quarterback is best?

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 19: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after a fourth quarter touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

After ending his third season by being named the Super Bowl LIV MVP en route to leading his team to its’ first Lombardi Trophy in 50 years, there is not a whole lot left to accomplish for Mahomes.

But in case you’re not sure, also consider his 2018 season (his first as a starter) was only the third 50-touchdown, 5,000-yard passing season in NFL history.

In 2018, the former Texas Tech Red Raider threw interceptions on 2.1% of pass attempts (12 total). However, in 2019 that percentage dropped all the way down to 1.0%, the second-best in the league (behind Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers).

In just two seasons as a starting quarterback in the NFL, Mahomes has already won a league MVP award, Super Bowl MVP award, a title, and signed the richest contract in sports’ history. There is no denying Mahomes is the best player in the NFL – and he’s still ascending as an athlete and a quarterback.

Finally, rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire could be the key to unlocking Mahomes’ next level. If it is – the rest of the league is in trouble.

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