2026 NFL QB Tiers: Patrick Mahomes’ unanimous run ends, Lamar Jackson slips into loaded Tier 2 - The Athletic

The Athletic surveyed 50 NFL coaches and executives to rank 35 veteran quarterbacks heading into 2026, revealing significant shifts in the consensus hierarchy. Patrick Mahomes' reign as the unanimous top quarterback has come to an end, marking a notable change in how league insiders perceive the Chiefs signal-caller. Lamar Jackson, meanwhile, has dropped out of the top tier and now sits in a crowded second tier of quarterbacks.