Patrick Mahomes was already our QB1, regardless of Hill’s status. However, I had previously written Mahomes was “no longer in a tier alone” without his game-changing deep threat. Now that he’s likely to only be without Hill for four-games, Mahomes’ season-long ceiling is right back to “Cheat Code” status.
In fact, Mahomes’ weapons cabinet may be even more stacked with burner Mecole Hardman added as a Hill insurance policy. The amount of speed this team can roll out wide between Hill, Hardman, and a healthy Sammy Watkins is downright unfair, especially considering Mahomes’ cannon arm. He rises 8 spots and is once again far above all other QBs.
Keep in mind: Mahomes squares off with the two toughest pass defenses within the first four weeks. If you take the early plunge on him, you’re unlikely to ever bench him. Still, he may present an interesting Week 5 Buy Low. A savvy Mahomes owner might play the matchups and avoid the Jaguars (Week 1) and Ravens (Week 3), especially without Hill on the field.
Still, for the final 12 weeks of 2019, Our God should remain Our God.
