Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes have established themselves as two of the NFL’s premier passers since entering the league, with Mahomes arriving in 2017 and Allen joining in 2018.
Both have racked up individual accolades, impressive statistics, and dozens of big-time wins, but they each bring different records and elements to the “Who’s better?” discussion.
- Josh Allen: The 2024 MVP and two-time All-Pro has the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in NFL history and highest passer rating in a single postseason.
- Patrick Mahomes: The three-time Super Bowl MVP and champion, as well as two-time NFL MVP has the league records for the most total yards by a quarterback in a season and the most career passing yards per game.
Below is a data-driven comparison of Allen and Mahomes in their respective NFL careers. You can also find updated 2026-27 NFL MVP odds.
Career Stats: Passing & Rushing Breakdown
Here’s a side-by-side look at career regular-season stats for each quarterback:
| STAT | ALLEN | MAHOMES |
| Games | 128 | 126 |
| Starts | 127 | 126 |
| Record | 88-39 | 95-31 |
| Pass Yds | 30,102 | 35,939 |
| Pass TDs | 220 | 267 |
| Yds/Att | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| INTs | 94 | 85 |
| Rating | 94.4 | 100.8 |
| Rush Yds | 4721 | 2,665 |
| Rush TDs | 79 | 19 |
2026-27 NFL MVP Odds
Josh Allen’s MVP odds are +650. Patrick Mahomes’ MVP odds are +1200.
Here’s a look at players with the shortest odds:
FAQs: Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes
Question: Has Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes won more MVPs?
Answer: Mahomes has won more MVPs (two) than Allen (one).
Question: Has Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes won more Super Bowls?
Answer: Mahomes has won three Super Bowls, while Allen has won none.
Question: Does Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes have more Pro Bowl selections?
Answer: Mahomes has six Pro Bowl selections, while Allen’s has been selected four times.
Question: Did Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes get picked higher in the NFL Draft?
Answer: Allen was drafted seventh overall in 2018, while Mahomes was picked 10th overall in 2017.
Question: Is Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes older?
Answer: Mahomes is older (born Sept. 17, 1995) than Allen (born May 21, 1996).
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