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Kansas City Chiefs

4 Super Bowls 6 AFC Titles 1960 Founded
Starting QB
Patrick Mahomes
76.0
#1 in the NFL

Kansas City Chiefs All-Time Quarterback Rankings

43 Quarterbacks 3 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 76.0 Good Good Elite Aura 9
2 51.4 Good Good Great Sigma 14
3 31.7 Great Good Average Delulu 2
4 31.1 Good Great Subpar Delulu 5
5 30.3 Great Good Subpar Delulu 3
6 30.3 Good Good Subpar Delulu 4
7 30.3 Good Good Subpar Delulu 6
8 29.6 Good Good Subpar Delulu 4
9 28.2 Good Good Subpar Delulu 2
10 26.8 Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 4
11 19.1 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 4
12 18.0 Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 9
13 16.5 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
14 15.5 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 5
15 15.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 12
16 14.8 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor NPC 3
17 12.1 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 3
18
Matt Moore
9.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
19 9.4 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
20 9.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
21
Steve Fuller
7.9 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
22 7.9 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
23 7.8 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
24
Brodie Croyle
7.7 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 5
25
Chad Henne
7.7 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
26
Chase Daniel
7.6 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3
27 7.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
28 7.3 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
29 7.2 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
30 6.9 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
31 6.8 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
32 6.7 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 5
33
Randy Duncan
6.7 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
34 6.5 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
35 6.5 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
36
Tony Adams
6.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
37 6.2 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
38 6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
39 6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
40 5.5 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
41 5.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
42 5.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
43 5.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2

Frequently Asked Questions About the Kansas City Chiefs

How does Mahomes compare to Len Dawson?

Patrick Mahomes is the current starter and top-ranked quarterback, while Len Dawson is the franchise legend often viewed as the Chiefs’ greatest historical QB, giving the team a rare legacy of long-term excellence at the position.

How strong is the Chiefs offensive supporting cast?

The Chiefs’ supporting cast is in transition, with questions at wide receiver and potential change if Travis Kelce retires, placing added emphasis on reinforcing pass catchers and maintaining a reliable offensive line this offseason.

Will the Chiefs draft another quarterback soon?

Kansas City is expected to prioritize other roster needs early in the draft but could target a developmental quarterback or veteran free agent for depth, given concerns about relying solely on current reserves behind Mahomes.

What is the Chiefs offensive coaching philosophy?

Under Andy Reid, the Chiefs run a creative, pass-focused West Coast-style offense, though the staff is in flux as offensive coordinator Matt Nagy draws head-coaching interviews and other assistants move on.

Who is the Chiefs backup quarterback?

Behind Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs have a mix of historical and depth options, with franchise legend Len Dawson recognized as the all-time great and Chris Oladokun and Gardner Minshew II noted as current depth pieces.