It seems unconscionable that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wouldn’t be recognized on any list of top players in the NFL.
Mahomes’ utter stranglehold over the league has made him a villain among fans across the country, and his ubiquity in contemporary marketing has borne expectations rarely seen of any athlete in any sport.
Mahomes’ latest award snub came from the Associated Press, which determined that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills signal-caller Josh Allen, and Cincinnati Bengals passer Joe Burrow had put together better seasons than the reigning Super Bowl MVP, who led his team to a league-best 15-2 record.
On its face, it seems Mahomes was robbed, but the experts at Pro Football Network compiled this list of facts that provide context about why Jackson, Allen, and Burrow were more logical candidates for All-Pro recognition: