Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is Ryan Fitzpatrick’s ‘favorite’ to win MVP

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 14: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs pumps up the crowd prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Former NFL quarterback, 17-year veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, is not on the list of national media members who have expressed doubt in the Kansas City Chiefs after the 6-11 season.

The analyst for Thursday Night Football" on Prime Video made that clear with a statement about the coming season's MVP race this week as a guest on The Rice Eisen Show.

To me, I'm looking at Mahomes," Fitzpatrick said. I kind of think he's the favorite in my mind to win MVP this year."

Fitzpatrick went on to explain his thought process.

Because of the injury, and the amount he has had to put into getting healthy this offseason, Fitzpatrick explained. "The last few years, doubt is starting to creep in, people starting to talk about maybe he is not the top quarterback anymore? Yes, he has the rings, but look at these guys that have outplayed him the last few years.'

I think there's enough of a narrative there that's going to drive him even more," Fitzpatrick emphasized. I do think sometimes, having to hit reset, the focus that he has put on rehabbing his body and getting ready, I see him as my favorite for MVP this season."

Mahomes is currently a two-time league MVP; the last season worthy of the award came in 2022. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, he has the seventh-lowest odds to win the award in 2026.