Despite a hellaciously good performance against the Cardinals, Patrick Mahomes got no respect from PFF, and Chiefs fans are in an uproar.
Another day, another great performance from Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Pro Football Focus doesn’t feel the same way.
They gave Mahomes the eighth-highest grade for Week 1.
PFF's highest-graded QBs in Week 1 so far
— Jarad Evans (@Jarad_Evans) September 12, 2022
1. Josh Allen - 91.5
2. Kirk Cousins - 85.1
3. Ryan Tannehill - 81.1
4. Justin Herbert - 79.8
5. Jameis Winston - 79.6
6. Lamar Jackson - 76.8
6. Jalen Hurts - 76.8
8. Patrick Mahomes - 71.5
9. Tom Brady - 70.0
10. Davis Mills - 68.1
Say what? Eighth? Sure, Josh Allen deserves to be No.1 after what he pulled off against the Rams, but Mahomes at eight? Surely, this had to be a joke.
Chiefs fans blow up over Patrick Mahomes’ PFF grade in Week 1
It wasn’t, and Chiefs fans were outraged at what was shown and proceeded to make their feelings known by running to their keyboard and hammering the keys to show their frustration.
Y’all wanna explain how Mahomes was barely average yesterday?
— kh¡ (@_strawhatkhi) September 12, 2022
Mahomes had by far the best game this week. How is he not 1?
— Big 4horry (@B4horry) September 12, 2022
You guys are a joke lol
— Chandler (@_chandler_____) September 12, 2022
😂😂😂😂 I really thought this was a Chiefs fan making fun of PFF but it’s real. Holy shit 😂😂😂😂😂
— Levi Thompson (@LeviThompson93) September 12, 2022
What?
— chip snyder (@chiphappened) September 12, 2022
Mahomes -15 for not brushing his teeth b4 game??
Is this not embarrassing for y’all?
— Arrowhead Live (@ArrowheadLive) September 12, 2022
@PFF_Eric could you or someone else at PFF please provide some sort of transparency on this? Would love to see a snap by snap breakdown of the grading process to explain how Mahomes’ grade was this low (and typically is always lower than his level of play)
— Cody Goggin (@CodyGoggin) September 12, 2022
PFF?
— Paul🏆Super Bowl Pacheco🏆 (@PaulHBK) September 12, 2022
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Mahomes went 30-of-39 for 360 yards and five touchdowns with no turnovers. If anything, that deserves at least a 90. But 70? Do they need their eyes checked for their grading?
Josh Allen, already said he’s fine. Kirk Cousins? A rare hot hand but we can be okay with his rating, even if he should not be above Mahomes. Ryan Tannehill? Not even close. Justin Herbert? He looked great against Vegas but not better than Mahomes. Jamies Winston? Not above Mahomes either. Lamar Jackson? Too low of a rating for sure, but not above Mahomes. Jalen Hurts? Nope.
Mahomes can get the last laugh, though, if he continues this trend and ends up with a prize better than a rating, the Lombardi trophy. But that won’t be enough to satisfy Chiefs fans after this Monday morning slight from PFF.