Patrick Mahomes is absolutely tearing it up after a brutal injury, and right now, he is the undisputed king of the 2026 NFL Comeback Player of the Year race, sitting pretty at -150 odds. Remember when San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey roared back in 2025 after missing most of 2024 with Achilles tendinitis and a nasty knee issue? He exploded for 2,126 total yards, 1,202 rushing yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns to snatch that award. Well, Mahomes is on a similar trajectory, and the numbers speak for themselves as of November 4th.
Mahomes’ Monster Return
Last season was rough, folks. Mahomes tore both his ACL and LCL in a Week 15 game against the Chargers. He went under the knife the very next day. But fast forward to this season, and it is like he never left. He’s already stacked up an insane 1,795 passing yards, slung 12 touchdowns, and kept those interceptions down to just four through the first several weeks. The Chiefs are sitting at a solid 5-2, and honestly, can you blame him for being the heavy favorite? He’s proving to everyone he’s back to his old, dominant self.
Who Else Is Making Moves?
While Mahomes is clearly leading the pack, there are other names making some serious noise. Keep a close eye on Malik Nabers. This guy has been on a wild ride, rocketing up to +380 from +1500 in just three weeks! He put up a monster 165 receiving yards in the Giants’ Week 6 loss to the Saints. So far this season, Nabers is a beast, grabbing 48 receptions, which is seventh in the league, and piling up 605 yards, good for ninth overall. The dude is a playmaker, no doubt about it.
And then there’s Aaron Donald. Remember him? He came out of retirement, skipping the Rams’ 27-7 Week 1 loss to the 49ers in Australia, but he’s back with his old team. A three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Donald’s presence is HUGE, especially since two-time DPOY Myles Garrett is gonna miss more time with a knee injury. Donald has been flashing that dominant form we know and love, racking up seven solo tackles and assisting on five others in his six games this season. Talk about a comeback for the ages, just by stepping back on the field!
As of November 4th, the Comeback Player of the Year race is heating up, and it is going to be fascinating to watch how these guys push through the rest of the season. Will Mahomes continue his absolute clinic, or can a dark horse like Nabers or even the legendary Donald close the gap? Every single game from here on out is gonna define who takes home that hardware. You know we’ll be watching every snap, keeping you covered right here on Seattle On Tap.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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