The Kansas City Chiefs are again expected to be one of the NFL’s top teams in 2025, and Patrick Mahomes is front and center as a key part in the reigning AFC champions’ fight for a Super Bowl comeback.

The first game of the new season, featuring the Chiefs against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil, is still months away; the hype and momentum behind Mahomes’ 2025 campaign is already in progress.

For the second consecutive year, Pro Football Focus recently ranked Mahomes as the NFL’s No. 1 starting quarterback, continuing the high standard that he and the rest of the Chiefs’ players hope to live up to next season.

Ranking all 32 NFL starting QBs heading into the season 🚀 pic.twitter.com/6W2zgNnBaS

— PFF (@PFF) May 20, 2025

“Mahomes still holds the top spot, but the margin has never been slimmer. His passing grade over the past two seasons sits at 86.0, a strong number but a step below the elite level we saw from 2018 through 2022.” wrote John Kosko, “The supporting cast hasn’t always helped, particularly at receiver, but it’s fair to say his otherworldly level of play we saw from him from 2018 to 2022 is starting to get further and further away in the rearview mirror. That said, no one blends poise, playmaking, and postseason performance like Mahomes, which is why he remains at No. 1 entering 2025, even if the field is closer than ever.”

Mahomes finished 2024 with 3,928 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Last season was his first as a starter without 4,000 passing yards or a Pro Bowl selection.