Analytics reorders the NFL QB pecking for 2026

SB Nation releases an analytics-driven ranking of all NFL starting QBs ahead of the 2026 season, scoring six categories (Offensive Impact, Accuracy, Explosive Plays, Scoring, Lack of Turnovers, Clutch) with a tilt to contextualize seasons. The piece notes provocative anecdotes like Patrick Mahomes appearing middling without tilt and Malik Willis potentially atop the list, while acknowledging that limited starts for some QBs skew results. It also cautions that model-driven rankings may diverge from on-field reality as more data comes in.