All articles tagged with #quarterback rankings
Brock Purdy leads the 2026 NFL MVP race through Week 4 with a 126.2 passer rating and zero sacks, despite a decimated 49ers roster. While Josh Allen and Trevor Lawrence remain contenders, analysts debate whether Purdy's efficiency or the Jaguars' complementary football offers a stronger long-term case.
Fantasy analysts are split on Justin Herbert for Week 3. While CBS Sports recommends starting him against a weak Bills defense, USA Today advises sitting him due to his poor start. Other top picks include Jared Goff, Patrick Mahomes, and Bryce Young.
For Week 3, fantasy analysts recommend starting Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, and Brock Purdy due to favorable matchups and strong recent performance. Meanwhile, Drake Maye, Justin Herbert, and Bo Nix are advised to be benched due to poor stats or tough defenses. Josh Allen remains the top overall quarterback despite not being the primary focus of matchup-based advice.
Josh Allen remains the top fantasy quarterback for Week 3, followed by Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes. Dak Prescott climbs to fifth after a strong Week 2 performance, while Bryce Young and Tyler Shough rise due to early-season success. Injuries to Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Jaxson Dart force backups Tyson Bagent, Marcus Mariota, and Jameis Winston into starting roles.
Multiple outlets have released 2026 NFL quarterback rankings ahead of the regular season, with significant variations in methodology. The Ringer ranks the New England Patriots first based on their entire 'QB room' value, while CBS Sports and NESN place Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen at the top based on individual performance. Patrick Mahomes is universally recognized as elite but is ranked lower by some due to his recent ACL injury. The rankings highlight the importance of backup depth, with the Patriots and Rams praised for their cost-effective and long-term planning at the position.
Fantasy analysts advise starting Justin Herbert and Jared Goff in Week 1 due to favorable matchups against the Cardinals and Saints, while recommending against Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye due to injury concerns and tough defenses. CBS Sports highlights risers like Rhamondre Stevenson and DK Metcalf, while cautioning against 49ers players facing the Rams.
Dan Wilkins ranks every projected 2026 starting QB in a vacuum, using 2025 analytics (EPA/DB, CPOE, Y/A, QBR) to forecast future performance rather than last year’s results. The piece places Allen, Jackson, and Burrow at the top, explains why Mahomes slides lower than expected, and walks through upside and risk for the rest of the field (Maye, Stroud, Purdy, Lawrence, Hurts, Williams, etc.), treating it as a GM-style exercise in stacking the quarterbacks rather than evaluating them strictly by past performance.
The Athletic breaks down the debates driving the 2026 College QB Tiers, revealing why Chambliss and Moore sit atop the list, CJ Carr’s rise to No. 3 amid strong consensus, and the polarizing discussions around Julian Sayin (around No. 5) and Drew Mestemaker (No. 6) as his elite-throwing ability clashes with questions about system and surrounding talent, with Arch Manning discussed as a top-10 option but not the clear leader.
ESPN surveyed executives, coaches and scouts on current quarterbacks and Drake Maye finished eighth, trailing top QBs like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. The list also included Sam Darnold as an honorable mention, and evaluators praised Maye's size, athleticism, accuracy and upside despite limited weapons and a shaky OL, while others cautioned he needs more proven performance. The article notes the poll reflects who the best players are right now, not long-term projections, and also shares a personal view on a hypothetical 2026 ranking.
ESPN’s annual NFL quarterback rankings name Josh Allen No. 1, ahead of Patrick Mahomes at No. 2. Allen’s 2.10 average ballot and 34.1% first-place votes helped him edge Mahomes, who slips for the first time since 2022. Analysts laud Allen’s elite two-way production (200 passing TDs and 50 rushing TDs) while noting Mahomes’ injury-related concerns and play-style critiques after last season’s ups-and-downs.
Fernando Mendoza is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after a dramatic leap from Cal to Indiana, with Ty Simpson atop a shallow quarterback class. The piece ranks ten quarterbacks — Mendoza, Simpson, Nussmeier, Beck, Allar, Payton, Aguilar, Robertson, Green and Klubnik — and details each player's strengths, flaws, and likely NFL paths, including fit considerations for teams like the Raiders if Mendoza lands in the pros.
The article provides NFL quarterback rankings for Week 16, highlighting top performers like Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and others across different tiers, with detailed stats and analysis of their recent performances.
In Week 11 of NFL fantasy football, Dak Prescott is ranked in the top 10 quarterbacks, with notable matchups and some quarterbacks like Daniel Jones and Tyler Shough unavailable due to byes. The rankings highlight players with favorable matchups and potential struggles, providing a comprehensive guide for fantasy managers to set their lineups.
The NFL quarterback rankings for Week 9 have been updated, with Patrick Mahomes remaining at the top, Baker Mayfield moving to No. 2 after a brief drop, and two new passers entering Tier 1. The rankings highlight the performances and recent form of various quarterbacks across the league.
The article provides an updated ranking of NFL quarterbacks ahead of Week 8 in 2025, highlighting standout performances from Drake Maye, known for his accuracy, and Jalen Hurts, who showcased his deep passing ability. Rankings are based on PFF passing grades and other key performance metrics, offering insights for fans and analysts.