There’s a mystery on the mountain. Can the Super Bowl MVP, Patrick Mahomes, continue to climb with a bad ankle? Does Tua’s record-breaking performance with five touchdowns and 500 yards in a game actually hurt his chances? And what’s going on with the drones in New Jersey? No one knows the answers, but we’re on a quest to figure them out. Let’s set off to ascend “Momes Mountain” and figure out what’s going on in the world of quarterbacks.

I’ll be honest, I didn’t do the green screen because I was behind on prep, and honestly, I didn’t need any more yelling after Hubs had already scolded me. So, don’t yell at me too, okay? Speaking of the mountain, we’ve had some big changes recently. And let me tell you, this mountain has a biting tone today because, quite frankly, I’m disappointed.

As we near the end of the year, you’d think there wouldn’t be enough spots on the mountain for all the quarterbacks. But right now, there are vacancies galore. Anthony Richardson and Kirk Cousins have fallen off. Mac Jones, James, and even Benched Levis have been ousted. And don’t get me started on the Giants still sticking with Tim Boyle, who has one touchdown and 13 interceptions on his college resume. What is going on with the Raiders? Who even knows who’s starting there anymore?

Let’s talk about Brock Purdy. After his performance on Thursday, everyone seems to have forgotten about him, but I’ve had to drop him down. Meanwhile, there’s been some noise on Dolphins Twitter as Tua gets scrutinized—when you lose Tua, you lose the country, as they say. Caleb Williams is also on the decline.

Looking at quarterbacks like Bryce Young—he’s fallen a bit after a hot streak, but he’s still hanging on. Gino Smith has had a rough week, and his numbers haven’t been impressive, especially as the Seahawks now look like they’re not going to make the playoffs. Justin Herbert deserves to drop too, especially after his recent performance.

Now, Aaron Rodgers has been moving up steadily, thanks to his recent performances. And don’t forget about Kyler Murray, who gets a small bump, but let’s focus on the real action in the rankings.

Let’s talk about the top spots: Jalen Hurts stays where he is, benefiting from both his gameplay and, let’s be real, that flashy pendant. Sam Darnold has been playing well, but he’s not quite making a push for the top tier yet. As for Baker Mayfield—he’s having a season that’s tough to ignore, with impressive yards and touchdowns. He deserves to be in the MVP conversation.

Josh Allen continues to impress, but let’s be real, even with his fantastic stats, his team’s ups and downs this season won’t be enough to dethrone Patrick Mahomes at the top of this mountain. Lamar Jackson has been exceptional, but he’s not quite there yet either.

Let’s not forget about the quarterbacks who are truly having historically great years, like Allen and Lamar. But when you compare the top guys to Mahomes, there’s no denying that the Chiefs’ quarterback continues to hold the crown. His worst season—statistically—still stands higher than some of the best seasons from others. His clutch factor? Unmatched.

This debate will continue to rage, but Patrick Mahomes remains at the top of the mountain. No one’s dethroning him just yet, not even the incredible seasons from Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson. He may not have the best numbers this season, but when it matters, he still proves he’s the best.

As for the rest of the quarterbacks—keep climbing, but the mountain is Mahomes’ until further notice.