Allen Tops AP QB Rankings | Buffalo News

Josh Allen just dethroned Patrick Mahomes as the top quarterback in the NFL, earning top honors in the AP preseason poll with five first-place votes — a stunning shift after Mahomes held the crown for three straight years. Allen’s rise reflects his elite play and consistent impact, even without a Super Bowl ring. Mahomes, recovering from a torn ACL, still landed two first-place votes, while Matthew Stafford — last year’s MVP — and Lamar Jackson, along with Joe Burrow, round out the top five. This ranking isn’t just stats — it’s about perception, resilience, and the human drama behind the numbers. The real story? How these quarterbacks perform on the field this season — because preseason polls are just the beginning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47b3bbfa8ac1bea0