NFL 2018: Ranking the new QB situations for 2018 season

#1 Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (4-0)

Patrick Mahomes is not a new player that was signed or added this offseason but he is the new starter for the Kansas City Chiefs after they traded Alex Smith to the Redskins. Mahomes did start in week 17 of last season but still, this is the first season as a full-fledged starter and thought he should be in this conversation. After the kind of start he had, he certainly should be.

Mahomes had one of the best starts since the Peyton Manning's record-breaking 2013 season. Mahomes even broke the Manning's record of 12 total touchdowns by tossing 13 through weeks 1-3. During the first three weeks, Mahomes was off to fast starts putting up 20+ points to start the game and make the opposing offenses play catchup to the Chiefs.

The real test for Mahomes came in week 4 against a very good Broncos defense in a very rowdy Denver environment in Monday Night Prime-time slot. He had a slow start where Denver's defense had his number during the first three quarters. But he remained calm and made some timely passes in the fourth quarter resulting in one of the most thrilling matches in 2018 season so far.

The most amazing fact about Mahomes' performance so far in 2018 is that he has yet to throw an interception. In his four starts this season he has 15 touchdowns and zero picks. This INT-less streak should be attributed to his redshirt year in 2017 under Alex Smith. There is no better player to learn from how to remain interception-free.

Mahomes performance so far is a reminiscence of Deshaun Watson's performance for Houston Texans last season. Mahomes is bound to be regressed in coming weeks, which could happen very well in week 5 against a very strong Jaguars defense, who allowed only a total of 4 touchdowns.

The sky is the limit for Mahomes and this Kansas City offense. All they could ask for is the defense to play some average level play who currently are last in passing yards allowed. If the defense is not improved, a very good offensive season could very well be ruined come January.

Mahomes, distanced himself from others atop of the MVP race, not a bad way to kickoff your first full season as a starting NFL QB. Let's hope the football gods spare Mahomes that bit the likes of Wentz and Watson last season during their own MVP campaigns.