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Patrick Mahomes beat out by Josh Allen for top QB in annual survey

Josh Allen has surpassed Patrick Mahomes as the NFL's top-ranked quarterback according to multiple annual surveys.

By · Published July 15, 2026  08:43 UTC · Updated July 15, 2026  20:41 UTC

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Josh Allen was voted the top quarterback by AP writers and ranked number one in ESPN's rankings. NFL coaches and executives stated that Patrick Mahomes was no longer the best quarterback in the league.

Mahomes was beat out by Allen for the top spot in the annual survey.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Josh Allen has surpassed Patrick Mahomes as the NFL's top-ranked quarterback according to multiple annual surveys.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Josh Allen has been voted the number one quarterback in the NFL. This ranking is reflected in results from AP writers and ESPN's Top 10 quarterback rankings for 2026.

Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and Fox News emphasizes a shift in perception, with Fox News reporting that NFL coaches and executives state Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best at the position. ESPN describes Allen as the most singularly unstoppable player at the position.

Future focus remains on the impact of these rankings as the 2026 season progresses, following the results of these annual surveys reported by Arrowhead Pride and other outlets.

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Who was voted the top quarterback for 2026?

Josh Allen was voted the top quarterback by AP writers and in ESPN's rankings.

What is the sentiment among NFL coaches and executives?

According to Fox News, coaches and executives say Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL.

How did ESPN describe Josh Allen?

ESPN referred to him as "the most singularly unstoppable player at the position."

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