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Patrick Mahomes Drops to No. 4 in Latest All-Time QB Rankings After Turbulent 2025 Season<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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For years, Patrick Mahomes<\/strong> has been viewed as the only quarterback capable of chasing down the legacy of Tom Brady<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs superstar built a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 at a historic pace.<\/p>\n

Multiple MVP awards.<\/p>\n

Multiple Super Bowl titles.<\/p>\n

Unmatched postseason production before turning 30.<\/p>\n

But after a turbulent 2025 campaign, the conversation has shifted.<\/p>\n

And the latest all-time quarterback rankings reflect that change.<\/p>\n

On February 17, Bleacher Report released its list of the top 99 quarterbacks in NFL history.<\/p>\n

Mahomes did not land at No. 2 behind Brady.<\/p>\n

He did not even secure the No. 3 position.<\/p>\n

Instead, Mahomes was ranked No. 4 all-time.<\/p>\n

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The Updated All-Time Rankings<\/h2>\n
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Bleacher Report\u2019s aggregate staff ranking placed Brady at No. 1.<\/p>\n

Joe Montana came in at No. 2.<\/p>\n

Peyton Manning secured No. 3.<\/p>\n

Mahomes followed at No. 4.<\/p>\n

Notably, not a single voter placed Mahomes second on their individual ballots.<\/p>\n

His highest individual placement was No. 3 overall.<\/p>\n

Current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers rounded out the top five, just behind Mahomes.<\/p>\n

For a player once seen as Brady\u2019s inevitable successor atop the all-time list, the drop signals a recalibration of expectations.<\/p>\n

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Why Mahomes Fell in the Rankings<\/h2>\n
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Bleacher Report acknowledged Mahomes\u2019 historic pace early in his career.<\/p>\n

By age 30, he had won two league MVP awards.<\/p>\n

He claimed three Super Bowl MVPs.<\/p>\n

He led the NFL in passing touchdowns and QBR twice and passing yards once.<\/p>\n

He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 30,000 passing yards and 250 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

In the postseason, his numbers remain staggering.<\/p>\n

Mahomes ranks sixth all-time in playoff passing yards with 5,814.<\/p>\n

He ranks second in playoff passing touchdowns with 46.<\/p>\n

His postseason completion percentage of 67.7 percent is better than any quarterback with more than six playoff starts.<\/p>\n

The r\u00e9sum\u00e9 is elite.<\/p>\n

So what changed.<\/p>\n

The 2025 season disrupted the narrative.<\/p>\n

Kansas City failed to maintain its dominant rhythm.<\/p>\n

Offensive inconsistencies emerged.<\/p>\n

Mahomes\u2019 statistical production dipped compared to previous seasons.<\/p>\n

While not catastrophic, it was enough to slow the \u201cgreatest of all-time\u201d momentum that had been building.<\/p>\n

All-time rankings are not just about peak brilliance.<\/p>\n

They are about sustained excellence.<\/p>\n

And that is where Brady\u2019s longevity continues to create separation.<\/p>\n

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Comparing Mahomes to the Legends Above Him<\/h2>\n
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Brady\u2019s seven Super Bowl titles and sustained dominance across two decades set an almost unreachable benchmark.<\/p>\n

Montana\u2019s four Super Bowl rings and three All-Pro selections cemented his legendary postseason aura.<\/p>\n

Manning\u2019s five NFL MVP awards and seven All-Pro honors reflect unmatched individual recognition.<\/p>\n

Mahomes, meanwhile, owns two NFL MVPs, three Lombardi Trophies, three Super Bowl MVPs, one Offensive Player of the Year award, six Pro Bowls, and two All-Pro selections.<\/p>\n

His career win percentage of 75.4 percent surpasses both Manning and Montana.<\/p>\n

His career completion percentage of 66.2 percent is also superior to both Hall of Famers.<\/p>\n

Statistically, Mahomes remains on pace with the greatest to ever play the position.<\/p>\n

But pacing matters less than totality in all-time discussions.<\/p>\n

Longevity and durability over 15 to 20 seasons separate iconic greatness from early brilliance.<\/p>\n

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The Longevity Factor<\/h2>\n
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Mahomes\u2019 early-career surge created comparisons to Brady at unprecedented speed.<\/p>\n

However, Brady\u2019s dominance extended deep into his 40s.<\/p>\n

He adapted to roster turnover.<\/p>\n

He evolved through system changes.<\/p>\n

He sustained excellence over two full decades.<\/p>\n

Mahomes is only at the midpoint of his prime.<\/p>\n

The \u201cback nine\u201d of his career will ultimately define whether he climbs higher on lists like this one.<\/p>\n

A rebound season in 2026, particularly if it includes another Super Bowl run, could quickly alter the narrative again.<\/p>\n

Momentum in historical rankings can shift rapidly with championships.<\/p>\n

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Is the Ranking Fair<\/h2>\n
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Critics may argue that penalizing Mahomes for a single down season is premature.<\/p>\n

Supporters will point to his historic efficiency and postseason dominance as evidence he still belongs directly behind Brady.<\/p>\n

Detractors will emphasize that Montana and Manning completed longer arcs of sustained greatness.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the ranking reflects a pause rather than a verdict.<\/p>\n

Mahomes remains firmly in the all-time top five.<\/p>\n

He remains the most talented quarterback of his generation.<\/p>\n

And he remains the only active player realistically positioned to challenge Brady\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

If Kansas City rebounds and Mahomes adds another Lombardi Trophy or two, the conversation will change once more.<\/p>\n

For now, No. 4 represents not a fall from greatness, but a reminder.<\/p>\n

Greatness is measured over decades, not moments.<\/p>\n

And Patrick Mahomes still has plenty of chapters left to write.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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