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Patrick Mahomes sparks major concern over fitness after dropping to No. 18 in NFL Top 100 ahead of the new season
Global Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 20, 2026, 01:31 IST
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Patrick Mahomes’ fitness.(Image via Getty Images)
Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ top quarterback, is reeling from a brutal season in the last season where he sustained multiple injuries on the field. Just months after going through surgery and spending multiple weeks in rehabilitation, Patrick Mahomes has announced that he is ready to return to the field. Weeks ahead of the new season, there have been a few concerns about his health.
Patrick Mahomes’ ranking tanks just days ahead of the new season sparking concern about his fitness and focus
Just a few hours ago, the NFL.com ranked the “NFL Top 100,” and many were shocked by how the star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has landed at No. 18.NFL.com noted in the report, “Statistically speaking, Mahomes had his worst season since becoming the Chiefs starter in 2018, which has translated to his lowest ranking amid his eighth season on the list…However, the equity he’s amassed within the NFL is evident as he lands in the top 20.”The report added, “He also eclipsed 3,500 passing yards for an incredible eighth consecutive year and though his six QB wins were his lowest, it’s notable the Chiefs were 0-3 when he didn’t start, including losses to a pair of three-win squads.”The report has now sparked a heated debate among fans as many remain divided about Patrick Mahomes’ overall well being and fitness.
What has the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid spoken about Patrick Mahomes?
To make matters worse, Patrick Mahomes also ended up missing the preseason match against the Los Angeles Rams which has only increased concerns about his fitness.A few weeks ago, during training camp, the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid weighed in on Patrick Mahomes’ fitness as he said, “I think we’ll be OK there as we go forward. . . . It looks like he’s going to be able to do some things during camp…”
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The popular head coach added, “He did it out here so I would presume in 40 days he’ll be even better than that. We’ll see where it goes. You go through peaks and valleys with this thing where you might plateau for a little bit. You never know when those are gonna take place, but, so far, it’s been a steady climb up the hill.”Both Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs’ CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt have publicly expressed their confidence in Patrick Mahomes’ talent, fitness and commitment to the game as the team gears up for a new season on the field.For now, Patrick Mahomes spends some precious time with his family as he eyes a successful run on the field after a brutal season in the last year for the team.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
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