Josh Allen ranked ahead of Patrick Mahomes in NFL coaches, execs poll: QB reacts

Josh Allen tops Mahomes in coaches, execs poll

Josh Allen has been ranked ahead of Patrick Mahomes in the latest NFL coaches and executives poll, and Mahomes responded in a new video posted on July 15, 2026. The Chiefs quarterback called the ranking “a compliment” but insisted he’s focused on his own team’s goals rather than comparisons.

What happened?

On July 15, 2026, the NFL Network released its annual coaches and executives poll ranking the league’s top quarterbacks. Josh Allen finished first, leapfrogging Patrick Mahomes, who landed second. The poll surveyed 64 head coaches and 32 executives across the NFL. Allen received the most first-place votes, while Mahomes earned the second-most. The Chiefs QB called the result “a cool honor” in a video shared on his social channels.

Why it matters for Josh Allen

For Allen, the poll validates his standing as one of the NFL’s elite signal-callers. It’s the second straight year he’s topped the survey, reinforcing his reputation for arm talent, athleticism, and clutch performances. The ranking also underscores his durability-he’s started every game for three straight seasons. Coaches and executives vote based on recent performance, leadership, and projected impact, so Allen’s rise reflects his 2025 campaign when he threw for 4,482 yards and 35 touchdowns with just 11 interceptions.

Mahomes’ reaction and the bigger picture

Patrick Mahomes didn’t sound rattled by the poll result. “It’s always good to get recognition, but at the end of the day, we’ve got to go win games,” Mahomes said in the video. He pointed to the Chiefs’ Super Bowl aspirations as the true measure of success. The poll’s timing-mid-July-means it’s a snapshot of expectations heading into training camp. Allen’s backers argue his consistency and big-play ability give him the edge in high-leverage moments.

What comes next?

Both QBs will look to turn heads in training camp. Allen’s Bills open camp on July 25, while Mahomes’ Chiefs follow on July 28. The Bills and Chiefs are expected to contend for the AFC’s top seed, setting up a potential playoff rematch. For Allen, the poll is motivation, not validation. “I don’t pay attention to rankings,” he told reporters last week. “I care about wins.”