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Brock Purdy edges Patrick Mahomes atop QB power rankings
Original: 2026 NFL QB Power Rankings: Brock Purdy holds off Patrick Mahomes for No. 1 entering Week 5
CBS Sports has released its 2026 NFL quarterback power rankings heading into Week 5, placing Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers at No. 1, just ahead of Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. The rankings reflect Purdy's strong play early in the season, keeping him above one of the league's most celebrated passers as fans debate who truly deserves the top spot.
Why now: Fans are debating whether Purdy genuinely deserves to be ranked above Mahomes this early in the NFL season.
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- 2026 NFL QB Power Rankings: Brock Purdy holds off Patrick Mahomes for No. 1 entering Week 5 · CBS Sports
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