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Has Patrick Mahomes returned to his MVP-winning form in 2026?

Patrick Mahomes has been fantastic through the first four games this season, but has he finally returned to the elite productivity that made him a star?

By Lyle Graversen · Arrowhead Addict

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Lyle Graversen evaluates whether Patrick Mahomes has returned to his early-career MVP form during the 2026 NFL season.
Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 4-0 start, throwing for 1,037 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Graversen observes Mahomes' early 2026 output exceeds his 2023-2025 numbers but remains below his 2018-2022 peak.

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Lyle Graversen examines whether Patrick Mahomes has regained his MVP form, noting his strong start leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 4-0 record in 2026. Through four games, Mahomes recorded 1,037 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions, showing notable improvement over his 2023 to 2025 production.

Graversen concludes Mahomes' output sits between his peak years from 2018 to 2022 and his recent lull. The writer highlights running back Kenneth Walker's contribution while warning that maintaining deep passing efficiency could prove difficult following injuries to receivers Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice.

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Has Patrick Mahomes returned to his MVP-winning form in 2026?

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