Josh Allen Tops Espn's QB Rankings, Surpassing Mahomes

WHO:

atlantafalcons.com - Kyle Pitts enters his first season under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.

Boston.com - An NFL coordinator described Drake Maye as having "size, athleticism, accuracy, playmaking upside through the roof, poise and toughness."

Newsweek - An NFL general manager stated that Josh Allen is the league’s most "unstoppable" quarterback.

Heavy NFL - Drake Maye, quarterback for the New England Patriots, was ranked eighth overall in ESPN's top 10 quarterback rankings.

atlantafalcons.com - Kyle Pitts, tight end for the Atlanta Falcons, signed a new contract.

buffalobills.com - Josh Allen, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills

buffalobills.com - Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs

buffalobills.com - Joe Brady, new head coach of the Buffalo Bills

buffalobills.com - James Cook, running back for the Buffalo Bills

WHAT:

atlantafalcons.com - Kyle Pitts caught 88 passes for 928 yards during the 2025 season, ranking second among tight ends.

denverbroncos.com - Pat Surtain II earned Pro Bowl recognition for the fourth consecutive year and received an All-Pro nod for the third time.

denverbroncos.com - Garett Bolles has played in every one of the Broncos' games over the last three seasons.

denverbroncos.com - Quinn Meinerz is the highest-rated player on the PFN Top 100 list to have not played college football at the FBS level.

Heavy NFL - Josh Allen was ranked No. 1 in ESPN's quarterback rankings, surpassing Patrick Mahomes, who was ranked No. 2.

Heavy NFL - An NFL general manager stated that Allen is "the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game."

Heavy NFL - James Cook was recognized as the 2025 rushing champion.

buffalobills.com - Cook set a career-best with 1,621 rushing yards in 2025 and totaled 12 rushing touchdowns.

atlantafalcons.com - Kyle Pitts was ranked No. 8 among tight ends in ESPN's annual ranking, with the highest ranking from a poll voter being fourth.

atlantafalcons.com - Pitts was a second-team All-Pro selection during the 2025 season.

denverbroncos.com - Pat Surtain II earned Pro Bowl recognition for the fourth consecutive year and received an All-Pro nod for the third time.

denverbroncos.com - Garett Bolles has played in every one of the Broncos' games over the last three seasons.

denverbroncos.com - Quinn Meinerz is the highest-rated player on the PFN Top 100 list to have not played college football at the FBS level.

Heavy NFL - Josh Allen was ranked No. 1 in ESPN's quarterback rankings, surpassing Patrick Mahomes, who was ranked No. 2.

Heavy NFL - An AFC executive described James Cook as having a "three-down skill set, pass-game value, inside run ability and a speed threat on the outside."

Heavy NFL - The ranking of quarterbacks was officially published on a Monday morning.

denverbroncos.com - Five players from the Denver Broncos were named to Pro Football Network's Top 100 list for the 2026 season.

denverbroncos.com - Pat Surtain II was ranked No. 7, Garett Bolles No. 24, Quinn Meinerz No. 35, Zach Allen No. 56, and Nik Bonitto No. 59 on the list.

buffalobills.com - Josh Allen was ranked as the No. 1 quarterback by ESPN for the 2026 season, surpassing Patrick Mahomes, who was ranked No. 2.

buffalobills.com - An NFL general manager stated that Allen is "the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game."

buffalobills.com - Multiple opposing coaches believe Joe Brady has been instrumental in "streamlining Allen's game."

atlantafalcons.com - Kyle Pitts was ranked No. 8 among tight ends in ESPN's annual ranking.

atlantafalcons.com - Pitts caught 88 passes for 928 yards during the 2025 season, ranking second among tight ends.

atlantafalcons.com - Pitts' 3,579 career receiving yards are the fourth-most by a tight end in Falcons history.

buffalobills.com - An NFL general manager stated that Allen has "cut down on the turnovers the past two seasons."

buffalobills.com - ESPN noted that last year, Allen was ranked as the No. 2 QB despite winning the 2024 NFL MVP.

buffalobills.com - James Cook was recognized as the 2025 rushing champion.

buffalobills.com - Josh Allen has over 3,000 scrimmage yards (rushing + receiving) over the last two regular seasons and 32 total touchdowns.

buffalobills.com - In 2025, James Cook recorded 12 games with over 100 scrimmage yards and nine games with at least one touchdown.

buffalobills.com - Josh Allen was ranked as the No. 1 quarterback by ESPN.

buffalobills.com - Allen has combined for 80 total touchdowns in the regular season over the last two seasons.

buffalobills.com - Allen is the only NFL player in history with at least 200 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns.

buffalobills.com - Allen is the youngest player in NFL history to reach 300 career touchdowns.

buffalobills.com - James Cook was ranked as the No. 7 running back by ESPN.

buffalobills.com - Cook set a career-best with 1,621 rushing yards in 2025 and totaled 12 rushing touchdowns.

buffalobills.com - Cook recorded nine games with over 100 rushing yards in 2025.

WHERE:

buffalobills.com - Buffalo, New York (home of the Buffalo Bills)

WHEN:

buffalobills.com - The ranking was released on a Monday in the offseason leading up to training camp.

buffalobills.com - Allen was ranked No. 2 quarterback the previous year despite winning the 2024 NFL MVP.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - Pitts stated, "Whatever needs to be done for us to get to meaningful ball, I'm in."

buffalobills.com - ESPN noted that another year of dominant production in 2025 was enough to catapult Allen to the top spot after being ranked No. 2 the previous year despite winning the 2024 NFL MVP.

atlantafalcons.com - Pitts stated, "Whatever needs to be done for us to get to meaningful ball, I'm in."

atlantafalcons.com - Kyle Pitts stated, "Whatever needs to be done for us to get to meaningful ball, I'm in."

atlantafalcons.com - An NFL coordinator stated about Kyle Pitts, "If he's confident and you believe in him, he will ball out."

atlantafalcons.com - Pitts stated, "I want to do my part very well and whatever the coach asks me to do, whether that's blocking, running, being a leader to the rookies, or pulling somebody aside to come along with me to do anything."

buffalobills.com - An AFC executive commented on James Cook, stating he "has become a complete player."

buffalobills.com - An AFC executive stated that James Cook "has become a complete player."

buffalobills.com - An NFL general manager stated that Allen is "the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game."

buffalobills.com - Multiple opposing coaches believe Joe Brady has been instrumental in "streamlining Allen's game."

HOW:

Heavy NFL - The quarterback rankings were compiled by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, incorporating insights from NFL players, coaches, and executives.

atlantafalcons.com - Pitts enters his first season under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.

Heavy NFL - The quarterback rankings were compiled by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, incorporating insights from NFL players, coaches, and executives.

buffalobills.com - ESPN surveyed executives, coaches, and scouts to rank the top players across the league.

Kyle Pitts is gearing up for his first season under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, after an impressive 2025 season where he caught 88 passes for 928 yards, ranking second among tight ends. Meanwhile, Pat Surtain II has earned Pro Bowl recognition for the fourth consecutive year and received an All-Pro nod for the third time, while Garett Bolles has played in every one of the Broncos' games over the last three seasons. In addition, Quinn Meinerz stands out as the highest-rated player on the PFN Top 100 list who did not play college football at the FBS level, showcasing the diverse talent in the league.