Where Will Patrick Mahomes Stand After the 2025 NFL Season?

Patrick Mahomes remains the gold standard among NFL quarterbacks, and the Kansas City Chiefs are aiming to build on their strengths heading into 2025. Despite some tough moments last season, the organization has taken steps to strengthen the roster and maintain their place among the league’s elite. With both Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid at the helm, Kansas City has every reason to be optimistic.

After an uncharacteristically turbulent ending to last year, the Chiefs are entering the new campaign determined to right the ship. There’s added fuel to their fire, with offseason chatter casting doubts on their ability to remain at the top. The Chiefs know changes are necessary if they want another shot at a Super Bowl.

For Mahomes, 2024 was not his finest statistical performance, yet he was still the driving force behind another trip to the Super Bowl for Kansas City. Facing a stout defense on football’s biggest stage proved too great a hurdle, but Mahomes has already used the offseason to sharpen his skills and find fresh ways to elevate the Chiefs’ offense in 2025. His mission: bring back the explosive downfield plays that made the Chiefs so dangerous.

According to Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated, Mahomes is still the top quarterback heading into next season. His evaluation places Mahomes at the pinnacle of NFL quarterbacks for 2025:

1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Despite enduring what many would call the most challenging year of his career statistically, Mahomes once again led the Chiefs to a Super Bowl—making it their fifth appearance in six seasons. There are reasons for optimism this year.

Kansas City’s offense suffered through key injuries last season. Rashee Rice and Marquise "Hollywood" Brown combined for only six regular-season games, with Rice putting up 24 catches for 288 yards before an ACL tear. Running back Isiah Pacheco fractured his fibula in Week 2 and managed just seven games, never regaining full speed and averaging only 3.6 yards per carry.

The offensive line also saw constant turnover, rotating through Wanya Morris, Kingsley Suamataia, D.J. Humphries, and Joe Thuney at left tackle. Now, the battle is between free-agent Jaylon Moore and first-rounder Josh Simmons for the starting role. The instability meant Mahomes faced pressure on 23.3% of his dropbacks—among the highest for quarterbacks with at least 300 passes.

Looking ahead, a more stable offensive line and the continued development of young playmakers, like second-year receiver Xavier Worthy—who found the end zone nine times as a rookie—should put Mahomes in a position to shine even brighter.

With a healthier roster and Mahomes’ relentless drive for improvement, expectations remain sky-high for Kansas City. Chiefs fans can keep up with the latest updates by following @KCChiefsOnSI and @Domminchella on X (Twitter) for all the breaking news.