Patrick Mahomes beat out by Josh Allen for top QB in annual survey
Key Points:
- Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills has achieved the top ranking, surpassing Patrick Mahomes, with an average ballot ranking of 2.10 despite a slightly lower first-place vote percentage (34.1%) compared to Mahomes (41.5%).
- Allen is noted for being the only NFL player with at least 200 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns, highlighting his dual-threat capability.
- NFL insiders praise Allen as an "unstoppable" player when at his best and commend his reduced turnovers over the past two seasons.
- Concerns have been raised about the physical toll on Allen due to violent hits, impacting his durability.
- Critics of Mahomes point to his struggles before injury last year, including holding the ball too long and forcing throws, though they acknowledge his critical role in the team's success.