Mahomes Mountain: Is Patrick Mahomes Still NFL's Best QB? Nick Wright Tiers QBs

Patrick Mahomes' place atop FOX Sports' Nick Wright's NFL quarterback power rankings has been so consistent the segment adopted his name. 

And, in Wright's opinion, Mahomes continues to be the king of the mountain as the 2026 NFL season approaches. 

FOX Sports' Chris Broussard, however, felt otherwise. Other questions consist of, can Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford repeat his MVP form? How far has Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson fallen? Who will continue to ascend toward the summit?

Mahomes is on the peak for now, but will Mahomes Mountain retain its rightful leader, or will another quarterback claim the top spot? 

In Wright's first edition of "Mahomes Mountain" this season, he's confident there are "18 or 19 teams that feel pretty good about their quarterback situation." The bottom rung aren't part of that group. 

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

Cleveland Browns

"Either young, unproven players or guys you don't feel comfortable being your starting quarterback," Wright said. 

While both quarterbacks competing for the Atlanta Falcons' starting job made the list, only one half of the Cleveland Browns' competition was included. No DeShaun Watson. 

"I don't think it's a real competition," Wright said. "If DeShaun Watson's the starting quarterback, I think it's because the owner made him do it… It's pretty clear who [Todd Monken] likes more, it's pretty clear who has more upside — even though I'm not a Shedeur [Sanders] guy — it's pretty clear what the best thing for the Browns is."

Indianapolis Colts

Minnesota Vikings

Pittsburgh Steelers

Tennessee Titans

Carolina Panthers

New York Giants

New Orleans Saints

The seventh row consists of a group with the potential to make their teams feel good about the