Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to win this prestigious award in 2026

Will Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes win the 2026 AP Comeback Player of the Year award?

Mahomes has been considered to be arguably the best player in the NFL since his second season in the league and first as a starter in 2018. The two-time AP NFL MVP recorded career lows in passing yards (3,587), passing touchdowns (22), and completion percentage (62.7) in 2025, making him a candidate to take home CPOY honors in 2026 with a sharp turnaround in play.

At the time of this article’s publication, DraftKings Sportsbook has given Mahomes the highest odds to win the 2026 Comeback Player of the Year award at +200.

Mahomes missed the final three games of the season in 2026 after suffering a season-ending torn ACL in Week 15 and went 6-8 when in the lineup, adding to his potential case to win the award next season.

If last season proves to be an outright anomaly, Mahomes will be a leading candidate to take home the award behind a prolific individual year in line with what he’s been known to produce, as well as leading the Chiefs to a winning record on the year.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: What are Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ odds to win 2026 AP CPOY award?