Fans are always debating player rankings, and when it comes to the NFL, no position is more hotly debated than quarterback. This is why we continue to maintain our NFL QB rankings year-round.
Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow are widely viewed as some of the best players in football. While they set an elite standard for quarterback play, our 2025 NFL QB rankings capture how all 32 starting quarterbacks perform every week. Updated weekly throughout the season, who are the best NFL quarterbacks right now?
1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (LW: 1)
Lamar Jackson was both good and bad in the Baltimore Ravens‘ Monday night loss. Sure, he was efficient, completing 21-of-27 pass attempts for 288 yards and three touchdowns. But he was also somehow sacked seven times for a loss of 55 yards. Still, with nine passing touchdowns and zero interceptions, Jackson is having a fine season.
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2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (LW: 2)
For the second week in a row, Josh Allen didn’t put up big numbers (213 passing yards), but he was efficient (completed 22-of-28 passes) and effective (3 TD). Allen has yet to throw an interception, and his MVP campaign is still on track thanks to helping lead the Buffalo Bills to a 3-0 record.
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3. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (LW: 3)
The fears of a 0-3 start are dead. Patrick Mahomes can relax ever so slightly, but he can’t exactly rest after a game that featured plenty of cracks in the foundation. Nevertheless, the Kansas City Chiefs got their first win after Mahomes completed 22-of-37 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown. We imagine this operation will get much smoother once Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice return, in time.
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4. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 5)
Justin Herbert has thrown his first interception of the season after having just three picks last year. He actually had a rough afternoon, completing just 54% of 47 attempts, though they went for 301 yards and a touchdown. But he also took five sacks. The Chargers are 3-0, but one can’t help but feel like a better team could have knocked them off today.
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5. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 6)
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles‘ offense started slow, scoring just seven points through two quarters. But he caught fire in the second half, contributing to 26 points in the final 30 minutes of play. Overall, Hurts completed 21-of-32 passes for 226 yards and three touchdowns. He even added another 40 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground for a dominant fantasy football performance despite a lost fumble.
6. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (LW: 8)
The trick plays are back, and Jared Goff has returned to throwing dimes right into the hands of Detroit Lions receivers in clutch time. Sunday night’s win over the Ravens showed Goff at his best, completing 20-of-28 passes for only 202 yards and a touchdown, but he also didn’t commit any turnovers or take a sack for the second week in a row.
7. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 12)
Three games in, and Baker Mayfield has already delivered three game-winning drives for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This time, he completed 19-of-29 passes for 233 yards and a touchdown. But one of his biggest plays came on a 33-yard scramble to push his rushing total to 44 yards. Mayfield missed a few targets, but his overall leadership has helped the Bucs get off to an impressive 3-0 start.
8. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (LW: 7)
Not having Jayden Daniels wasn’t an issue for the Washington Commanders in Week 3. Marcus Mariota wasn’t asked to do much, but he excelled, completing 15-of-21 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown. He also added 40 yards plus a rushing score on the ground. Mariota only took one sack but he did lose a fumble. Either way, Daniels should be back for Week 4. If not, Mariota showed there’s no reason to panic against the Falcons.
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9. Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts (LW: 15)
Maybe Daniel Jones really is a franchise quarterback? The Indianapolis Colts sure are helping him look like one, with Jonathan Taylor’s help of course. Still, Indiana Jones ranks in the top-five of passing yardage after his latest effort, completing 18-of-25 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown. When you’re averaging an NFL-best 9.3 yards per carry like Jones is, the offense is going to be potent, and this Colts team looks plenty capable of reaching the postseason.
10. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (LW: 9)
Matthew Stafford quickly brushed off an interception on his first drive to strike gold with Davante Adams on a 44-yard touchdown. It was easily one of the best throws of a mixed performance. Stafford would complete 19-of-33 passes for 196 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He only suffered one sack too. While the interception hurt, Stafford’s effort may have been good enough to move the Rams to 3-0 had it not been for two blocked kicks.
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11. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (LW: 11)
With just nine incompletions on 40 attempts, one would think Dak Prescott‘s Dallas Cowboys had an excellent game. That wasn’t necessarily the case. Prescott did have 251 passing yards but he had more interceptions (two) than touchdowns (one). Of course, the film shows that one of those interceptions bounced right off the hands of George Pickens. It also didn’t help that CeeDee Lamb had to leave the game due to injury early on.
12. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (LW: 10)
Just when members of the Green Bay Packers started eyeing an undefeated season, Jordan Love and the offense turn in a dud. He had trouble getting the ball out against the Cleveland Browns’ elite pass-rush, leading to five sacks in an ugly day that produced 10 points. Otherwise, Love completed just 18-of-25 passes for 183 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.
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13. Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks (LW: 20)
Back-to-back strong weeks from Sam Darnold has to have the Seattle Seahawks feeling good. While Geno Smith is also playing well, Darnold’s Week 3 performance was nearly flawless. He incredibly completed 14-of-18 passes for a robust 218 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 12.8 YPA in the process. More games like that, and the Seahawks could get back to playing playoff football.
14. Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders (LW: 16)
The Las Vegas Raiders are having productive passing performances with Geno Smith under center but it hasn’t led to wins in the past two weeks. This time, Smith completed 19-of-29 passes for 289 yards and three touchdowns. He also took five sacks behind a sloppy Raiders line. Plus, the bulk of his production came in garbage time with the Raiders falling behind 34-10.
15. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos (LW: 13)
He’s yet to even reach 210 passing yards in a game this season, and the usually conservative Bo Nix didn’t add much Sunday either. He’d complete just 14-of-25 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown. He still added 33 rushing yards, but Denver Broncos have now suffered back-to-back losses, thanks in part due to a lackluster effort on offense.
16. Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 17)
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t know what to expect from Aaron Rodgers on a weekly basis. He wasn’t particularly sharp Sunday, missing multiple throws while completing 16-of-23 passes for 139 yards, adding two touchdowns and an interception in the process. The Steelers got the win, but they could have had a more convincing win had the four-time NFL MVP not missed couple of red-zone opportunities.
17. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers (LW: 17)
No Brock Purdy, no problem. The San Francisco 49ers are still undefeated, even with Mac Jones starting the past two games. Purdy may be able to return in Week 4, but Jones has done fine for a backup. His latest effort includes completing 27-of-41 passes for 284 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Jones also suffered a safety that would have garnered more criticism had he not helped drive his team down for a game-winning field goal.
18. Drake Maye, New England Patriots (LW: 23)
There were several bad moments, like taking five sacks, throwing an interception, and losing a fumble, but Drake Maye played his butt off in the team’s seven-point loss. It’s clear that the New England Patriots‘ 23-year-old quarterback’s pocket presence needs to improve, but his arm and athleticism is impressive. He even led the team with 45 rushing yards after airing it out for 268 yards and two touchdowns too.
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19. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears (LW: 26)
It took three games, but the Chicago Bears finally got a strong dose of the magic Caleb Williams offers. Ben Johnson’s trick plays helped factor into a big day for the second-year QB, tying his career-high with four touchdown passes. Overall, Williams completed 19-of-28 passes for a robust 298 yards. Perhaps the most impressive part is that he didn’t take a sack for the first time in his career. These are more than just baby steps.
20. Russell Wilson, New York Giants (LW: 21)
There have been times, like in Week 2, where the New York Giants look like they may have struck gold with Russell Wilson. But after a 0-3 start, it feels like the Jaxson Dart era is close. In fact, after Wilson completed just 18-of-32 passes for 160 scoreless yards and two interceptions, we’re surprised Dart didn’t get a look late in the fourth quarter
21. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (LW: 14)
It turns out, having a strong offensive line makes a big difference. We’re seeing it right now with the Houston Texans. C.J. Stroud doesn’t have any time to operate but this whole operation is a mess. Stroud has more interceptions (three) than touchdowns (two), and the Texans have yet to win a game. That should change this week against Tennessee.
22. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals (LW: 19)
Like usual, Kyler Murray put forth a lot of effort, leading to some pretty plays. But it didn’t matter for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. While drops played a factor, Murray completed 22-of-35 for what amounted to just 159 yards and a touchdown. He did add 37 rushing yards and was only sacked once, but a more consistent effort, and the Cards may be 3-0 instead of 2-1.
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23. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (LW: 22)
Just when Vegas thought the Miami Dolphins would get rolled by double digits Tua Tagovailoa‘s team got beat by… double digits. There have been bright spots in the past two weeks, scoring 21 or more points each time. However, the usually careful Tagovailoa also ranks among the league leaders in interceptions and his yards per completion is at an all-time low. Overall, it’s been a very rough start to his season, and the Dolphins’ winless record reflects his performance.
24. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 24)
An inconsistent supporting cast that dropped several more passes on Sunday helped Trevor Lawrence looked like an amateur again. The Jacksonville Jaguars QB completed just 20-of-40 passes for 222 scoreless yards plus a pick, but he was lucky enough to get a defensive-fueled win. The Jaguars are 2-1, but Lawrence needs to start playing better.
25. Carson Wentz, Minnesota Vikings (J.J. McCarthy ranked 30th)
J.J. McCarthy‘s absence can be a real moneymaker for former No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz, who made history for the first QB to start a game with six different teams in as many seasons. The 32-year-old Vikings fan nailed his first chance to impress by completing 14-of-20 (70%) of his passes for 173 yards, producing a solid 8.7 YPA. Overall, with two touchdown passes and no turnovers, Wentz earned himself a longer leash heading to Europe for Week 4.
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26. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers (LW: 27)
A week after falling behind early and recording 328 yards, Bryce Young made a big effort, completing 16-of-26 passes, but they only amounted to a paltry 121 scoreless yards. Young did add a rushing score, and he was only sacked once. It was ugly, but amazingly enough, it was enough for the Carolina Panthers‘ defense to help shut out the Falcons 30-0.
27. Justin Fields, New York Jets (LW: 28)
Justin Fields missed out on a valuable opportunity to build chemistry with his New York Jets‘ teammates after suffering a concussion in Week 2. His replacement, Tyrod Taylor, performed better than many expected. He completed 26-of-36 passes for 197 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Taylor also led the Jets with 48 rushing yards, but he also lost a fumble. The Jets would rather have their prized free agent acquisition back in the lineup against the Dolphins on Monday night.
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28. Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns (LW: 29)
Joe Flacco appears to gradually be taking steps backwards as the Cleveland Browns‘ starter. Yet he bought himself a bit more time before fans start calling for Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. While the Browns’ elite defense played a big factor, Flacco’s veteran leadership did help deliver a clutch win in Week 3. It showed up on the final drive, helping Cleveland perfectly execute an 8-yard completion and getting his team back to the line in time to clock the ball. It wasn’t flashy, but it set up the game-winning 55-yard field goal after he completed just 21-of-36 passes for 142 yards and an interception.
29. Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons (LW: 25)
Michael Penix had a game to forget in Week 3. Heck, things got so bad, the Atlanta Falcons even benched him for Kirk Cousins once they fell behind 27-0. After completing just 50% of his passes for 172 scoreless yards, two interceptions, including a pick-six, no wonder he got pulled. It’s a reminder that he’s still only started six NFL games and still has plenty to prove.
30. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans (LW: 31)
Three games in, and Cam Ward is still hunting for his first Tennessee Titans win. He’s progressively taking small steps of progress, going from 112 passing yards in his debut to 175, and most recently 219. Yet, they’re also losing their games by more and more points. Having already taken 15 sacks while having just two touchdowns and one interception, Ward isn’t offering much right now.
31. Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals (Joe Burrow ranked 4th)
While they had no choice after Joe Burrow‘s injury, the Cincinnati Bengals felt confident moving forward with backup Jake Browning. He’s been learning Zac Taylor’s offense since 2021 and had just helped deliver a win, giving him a 5-3 record (4-3) as a starter with the Bengals. Now that Browning leads the NFL with five interceptions despite making just two appearances this season, perhaps the Bengals want to re-consider their loyalty to Browning.
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32. Spencer Rattler, New Orleans Saints (LW: 32)
Spencer Rattler is now 0-9 as an NFL starting quarterback with the New Orleans Saints. Yet, after their latest loss, a 44-13 blowout, it’s possible we’ll see more of second-round rookie Tyler Shough, who made his debut with two incompletions on Sunday. Rattler hasn’t been horrible, he’s completed 67.2% of his passes with four touchdowns and just one interception. But he’s also averaging just 5.4 yards per attempt and the Saints may feel compelled to try something different (like Shough) in Week 4, even against a tough Bills defense.
Preseason NFL QB Rankings (2025)
While the rankings above show where the NFL QB Rankings are right now, the list below shows where they started the season.
- Lamar Jackson
- Joe Burrow
- Josh Allen
- Patrick Mahomes
- Jayden Daniels
- Jared Goff
- Jalen Hurts
- Baker Mayfield
- Justin Herbert
- Matthew Stafford
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Dak Prescott
- Brock Purdy
- Kyler Murray
- Jordan Love
- Aaron Rodgers
- C.J. Stroud
- Sam Darnold
- Bo Nix
- Geno Smith
- Russell Wilson
- Trevor Lawrence
- Caleb Williams
- Drake Maye
- Justin Fields
- Bryce Young
- Michael Penix Jr
- J.J. McCarthy
- Cam Ward
- Joe Flacco
- Daniel Jones
- Spencer Rattler
NFL Quarterback Rankings FAQ
Sportsnaut’s NFL QB rankings are a weekly list that evaluates and orders NFL quarterbacks based on performance. Rankings occur during the season and at key dates outside of the season. Perfect for fantasy football fans.
Sportsnaut ranks quarterbacks by evaluating key statistics, recent game performance, and advanced metrics to determine their overall effectiveness and consistency.
Lamar Jackson led the NFL in QB rating in 2024 with a mark of 119.6. He was followed in the 2024–25 season by Jared Goff (111.8), Joe Burrow (108.5), Baker Mayfield (106.8), and Jalen Hurts (103.7). In the previous 2023 season, Brock Purdy topped the league with a rating of 113.
