Patrick Mahomes has thrown 88 regular-season interceptions through his first five games of the 2026 season, according to NFL.com’s career statistics. The total includes his 2017 debut and every regular season from his first year through the current partial season.
Interceptions are one part of quarterback evaluation, not a complete measure of performance. They should be read alongside attempts, passing touchdowns, yards, pressure, game situation and a quarterback’s risk profile. This article separates each regular season and labels 2026 as in progress.
Patrick Mahomes interceptions by season
| Season | Games | Pass attempts | Interceptions | INT rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 35 | 1 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 16 | 580 | 12 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 14 | 484 | 5 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 15 | 588 | 6 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 17 | 658 | 13 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 17 | 648 | 12 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 16 | 597 | 14 | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 16 | 581 | 11 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 14 | 502 | 11 | 2.2% |
| 2026* | 5 | 158 | 3 | 1.9% |
| Career | 131 | 4,831 | 88 | 1.8% |
*2026 statistics are partial-season totals through five games in the NFL.com table available October 26, 2026. Figures may change as the season continues. INT rate is interceptions divided by pass attempts, rounded to one decimal place.
How to interpret the interception numbers
Total interceptions depend on opportunity. A quarterback who attempts more passes has more chances to throw an interception. Interceptions per attempt therefore give a useful complementary measure, though even that does not capture every factor behind a turnover.
Context matters. A pass thrown while trailing late in a game can carry a different level of risk than a conservative throw with a lead. Deflections, receiver routes, pressure and coverage also affect the outcome. A good evaluation combines the box score with the game situation rather than describing every interception as the same kind of mistake.
Season totals should not be compared without accounting for games played. Mahomes’ 2025 total covers 14 games, while his 2026 line is incomplete. It would be misleading to treat the partial 2026 count as a final season total.
Interceptions alongside touchdowns and yards
Mahomes’ NFL.com profile lists 276 regular-season passing touchdowns and 37,248 passing yards through the same five-game 2026 snapshot. Those figures provide broader context for his career, but the most informative comparison still looks at passing attempts, touchdowns, interceptions and efficiency together.
For a related financial profile based on sourced contract and endorsement information, see Patrick Mahomes’ contract and endorsements: verified facts for 2026.
Source and methodology
- NFL.com: Patrick Mahomes career statistics — official season-by-season passing attempts, yards, touchdowns and interceptions.
- Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes career stats — team-maintained career record.
Editorial note: Updated October 26, 2026. Inconsistent and outdated counts in the earlier version have been replaced with NFL.com’s season-by-season numbers. Original URL retained.