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Fans are always debating player rankings, and when it comes to the NFL, there is no position that is more hotly debated than QB. This is why we continue to maintain our annual quarterback rankings all year round.
Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson are widely viewed as some of the best players in football. While they set an elite standard for quarterback play, our 2024 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?
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NFL QB Rankings countdown from 32-1
32. Tommy DeVito, New York Giants (Last week: Drew Lock ranked 32nd)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Tommy DeVito stats | 0/0 | 257 (5.8 YPA) | 70.4% | 48.2 |
The New York native finally gets his chance to start for his favorite team again, but DeVito’s return ended early with a concussion. Before leaving due to injury, the former undrafted QB completed 10-of-13 passes for 68 yards, but he also took two sacks, which was a common theme during his rookie season too.
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31. Aidan O’Connell, Las Vegas Raiders (LW: 31)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Aidan O’Connell stats | 4/3 | 899 (6.6 YPA) | 63.2% | 55.1 |
Starting for the first time in 2024 due to an injury to Aidan O’Connell, unsurprisingly, Desmond Ridder led an uninspired scoring attack. The Raiders finished with just nine points, and Ridder completing just 59% of his passes didn’t help. He did get up to 208 passing yards, plus a touchdown, but Ridder also threw two interceptions, ending any chances of sneaking away with a win in primetime.
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30. Will Levis, Tennessee Titans (LW: 27)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Will Levis stats | 12/12 | 1,916 (6.7 YPA) | 63.7% | 57.3 |
The magic ran out early during Tennessee’s loss to Cincinnati after Levis completed 8-of-12 passes for 89 yards. His biggest issue was that three of his four incompletions resulted in interceptions. He also lost a fumble, so the Titans felt like they had no choice but to turn to Mason Rudolph, who created a spark by completing 21-of-26 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns, plus another pick.
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29. Cooper Rush, Dallas Cowboys (LW: 29)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Cooper Rush stats | 10/3 | 1,405 (5.7 YPA) | 59.5% | 51.2 |
The former undrafted free agent understood the assignment on Sunday, targeting CeeDee Lamb 13 times. He connected on nine of those for 116 yards and a touchdown, covering the bulk of Rush’s 214 yards. But the Cowboys QB also found Jalen Brooks and Jalen Tolbert for 17 and 11-yard touchdown strikes to put the game out of reach.
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28. Mac Jones, Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 28)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Mac Jones stats | 4/7 | 1,026 (6.1 YPA) | 65.6% | 64.3 |
The former first-round pick has had an inconsistent season filling in for Trevor Lawrence, but Sunday’s showing was a good one. He still threw two interceptions, which has become a concerning theme, but he also deserves credit for helping keep the chains moving, completing 67.3% of his passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns.
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27. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts (LW: 27)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Anthony Richardson stats | 7/11 | 1,683 (6.6 YPA) 429 (5 TD Rush) | 47% | 64.6 |
Another sub-par performance from the former No. 4 pick. Richardson completed 44.7% of his passes for a scoreless 172 passing yards, averaging 4.5 YPA. He also threw two mind-boggling interceptions but did have 46 rushing yards and his lone touchdown on the day. Overall, this was another game to forget.
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26. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers (LW: 26)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Bryce Young stats | 8/9 | 1,791 (6.1 YPA) | 59.7% | 63.2 |
The former No. 1 overall pick has impressed in the second half of the season, but Sunday was a step in the wrong direction. He still had a respectable day through the air, completing 67.8% of his passes for 219 yards and a touchdown. But it was the two interceptions, two lost fumbles, and six sacks that drastically hurt Carolina’s chances of getting their fourth win of the season. Despite the negative day, Young did find rookie Jalen Coker for an 83-yard score for the longest touchdown of Young’s career.
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25. Drake Maye, New England Patriots (LW: 25)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Drake Maye stats | 12/9 | 1,898 (6.8 YPA) 359 (2 TD Rush) | 68.4% | 73.6 |
Maye was efficient (82.6% comp. rate) against Arizona, and he averaged a respectable 8.8 YPA. Maye finished with two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing), but he also had an interception and took two sacks in an overall mixed effort. Still, the signs point to the Patriots QB being much better once he gets a better supporting cast.
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24. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears (LW: 24)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Caleb Williams stats | 17/5 | 2,937 (6.3 YPA) 408 (0 TD Rush) | 61.9% | 65.2 |
The former No. 1 pick is already one of the most elusive quarterbacks in the NFL, but he’s still working on polishing his skillset to become more consistent. His latest effort came in primetime, where Williams completed just 58.1% of his passes for 191 yards, plus a touchdown. He also lost a fumble while being strip-sacked in the first quarter, putting the Bears behind the eight-ball early on. Still, having just five interceptions in his rookie season is an impressive feat.
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23. Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns (LW: 23)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Jameis Winston stats | 13/12 | 2,121 (7.2 YPA) | 61.1% | 75.1 |
Just when everyone was starting to fall in love with the idea of Jameis Winston as their bridge QB again, the former No. 1 pick threw three interceptions and took five sacks. Before getting benched, Winston had thrown for just 146 yards while completing 16-of-25 passes. While Winston wasn’t his best, the Browns may have been itching to get a look at Dorian Thompson-Robinson too. Yet, DTR wasn’t any better, finishing with 18 yards and an interception while completing 4-of-9 passes.
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22. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons (LW: 22)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Kirk Cousins stats | 18/16 | 3,508 (7.7 YPA) | 66.9% | 74.3 |
Had the Falcons not squeaked out a six-point win over one of the very worst teams in the NFL, we might not see Kirk Cousins under center in Week 16 after his ugly MNF performance. The four-time Pro Bowl QB finished with just 112 yards plus a touchdown and an interception, leading fans to call for Michael Penix Jr.
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21. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets (LW: 21)
| TD: INT | Passing yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Aaron Rodgers stats | 23/8 | 3,255 (6.7 YPA) | 62.5% | 80 |
The 41-year-old four-time MVP turned back the clock on Sunday, leading the Jets with 45 rushing yards, including an 18-yard pickup. But the most encouraging part was seeing the Rodgers to Davante Adams connection heat up for 198 yards and two touchdowns. The Jets have nothing to play for, but this was a good game for Rodgers to put on film if he needs to find a new team in 2025.
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20. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks (LW: 20)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Geno Smith stats | 14/12 | 3,474 (7.4 YPA) 214 (2 TD Rush) | 69.5% | 83.3 |
Once again, Geno Smith was excellent on Sunday, completing 24-of-30 passes for 233 yards and an average of 7.8 YPA. Smith didn’t commit any turnovers, which helped the Seahawks lead an efficient attack that contributed to 30 points. Smith only had one touchdown, but with Zach Charbonnet soaking up the yards and touchdowns, the Seahawks QB didn’t need to make risky throws near the end zone.
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19. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos (LW: 19)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Bo Nix stats | 22/11 | 3,235 (6.4 YPA) 352 (4 TD Rush) 1 TD catch | 64.3% | 72.8 |
The final stat line looks pretty, thanks to the Broncos’ offense finding early success, scoring 21 points in the first half. But a closer look at the same shows Nix missed potentially game-winning throws while still generating 263 passing yards and two touchdowns. A lack of big plays is holding him back, but Nix isn’t losing his team the game either, which is worth noting for a rookie.
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18. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (LW: 17)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| C.J. Stroud stats | 19/11 | 3,492 (7.1 YPA) | 63.2% | 79.2 |
C.J. Stroud was hot and cold in the Texans’ eight-point loss to the Chiefs. He managed to complete 23-of-39 passes for 244 yards and two touchdowns. One of which was a beautiful 30-yard strike to Tank Dell, which caused a likely season-ending leg injury for the Texans receiver. Stroud may have been able to get Houston a win, but his two ugly interceptions played a factor in the one-possession loss.
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17. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (LW: 18)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Jordan Love stats | 21/11 | 2,724 (8.3 YPA) | 62.8% | 76.8 |
Nearly 30% (28.6%) of Love’s 206 passing yards came on one play, a beautiful 59-yard bomb to Christian Watson. Otherwise, the Packers QB couldn’t get much going against the Lions, completing just 12-of-20 passes and finishing with just the one score. Still, he averaged 10.3 YPA, showing how potent Green Bay’s offense can be when they’re firing on all cylinders.
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16. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers (LW: 16)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Brock Purdy stats | 15/9 | 3,174 (8.4 YPA) 285 (4 TD Rush) | 65% | 80.2 |
Playing with the 49ers’ playoff hopes on thin ice, Mr. Irrelevant had his worst game of the season. The 49ers QB completed just 45.2% of his passes for 142 yards plus an interception while San Francisco scored just six points. The rain didn’t help, but Purdy’s not doing himself any favors ahead of likely contract negotiations this offseason.
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15. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals (LW: 15)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Kyler Murray stats | 15/8 | 3,086 (7.2 YPA) 474 (4 TD Rush) | 69% | 79.7 |
Don’t look now, but Kyler Murray and the Cardinals continue inching closer to a playoff spot. The latest effort included completing 23-of-30 passes for 224 yards without taking any sacks. Murray wasn’t able to find the end zone, but he also didn’t commit any turnovers while leading a convincing 13-point win.
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14. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (LW: 14)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Matthew Stafford stats | 19/7 | 3,463 (7.4 YPA) | 66.3% | 74.1 |
A rainy night led to Stafford’s second-lowest yard output of the season, delivering just 160 yards. He also completed just 59.3% of his passes. He avoided an atrocious day by finding Puka Nacua for a 51-yard gain and taking care of the football. Thankfully, Stafford’s wonky night didn’t throw the Rams off their path because his opponent had an even worse night, leading to a win for Los Angeles.
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13. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 13)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Russell Wilson stats | 13/3 | 1,912 (8.1 YPA) 57 (1 TD Rush) | 64.6% | 80.3 |
Not having George Pickens is having a big impact on Russell Wilson’s play. On Sunday, that meant completing just 14-of-22 passes for a season-low 128 yards. He only averaged 5.8 YPA, with just one play going for over 20 yards (31-yard connection to Calvin Austin III). Wilson only had one touchdown and took two sacks while losing a fumble in a forgettable performance.
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12. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints (LW: 12)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Derek Carr stats | 15/5 | 2,145 (7.7 YPA) | 67.7% | 85.6 |
Jake Haener made the first start of his career on Sunday, but he had a short leash. Haener completed just 4-of-10 passes for 49 yards and an interception while taking three sacks that lost a whopping 29 yards. To no surprise, Haener was benched for rookie Spencer Rattler, who passed for a touchdown and avoided turnovers. Amazingly, the Saints still would have won despite Haener’s poor start, had it not been for a failed two-point conversion. Haener ranked dead last in Sportsnaut’s NFL QB Rankings for Week 15.
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11. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (LW: 11)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Tua Tagovailoa stats | 18/7 | 2,652 (7.3 YPA) | 73.6% | 68.8 |
Tagovailoa still leads the NFL in completion rate, but Sunday was a big step backward, not only for him but for the Dolphins’ playoff hopes. The Dolphins QB attempted 40 passes but only mustered 196 yards, averaging a paltry 4.9 YPA. But the worst part was throwing three interceptions and losing a fumble, which hampered Miami’s offensive attack in just a 12-point effort.
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10. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 10)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Jalen Hurts stats | 18/5 | 2,892 (8.1 YPA) 589 (14 TD Rush) | 69.1% | 77.2 |
Hurts clearly was the better of the two quarterbacks in the battle of Pennslyvania, completing 25-of-32 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns. He did take three sacks and lost a fumble, but Hurts boosted his day with 45 rushing yards and another rushing score to stretch his lead for the most rushing touchdowns in the NFL.
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9. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (LW: 9)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Patrick Mahomes stats | 23/11 | 3,348 (6.7 YPA) 295 (2 TD Rush) | 66.8% | 81 |
The Chiefs QB supposedly came into the game with a high-ankle sprain, but he also had the longest rushing touchdown of his career (15 yards). He’s still having trouble connecting with his receivers, mostly due to dropped passes, but the Chiefs could add a reinforcement before their Week 17 matchup. Otherwise, Mahomes was excellent, racking up 260 passing yards while converting on 7-of-13 third downs to keep the chains moving.
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8. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 8)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Justin Herbert stats | 18/3 | 3,243 (7.5 YPA) | 64.7% | 89.5 |
Boasting the NFL’s lowest interception rate, Justin Herbert has slowly crept his way into the fringe MVP conversation. His latest effort involved a 284-yard, two-touchdown day against the NFL’s best defense. Herbert did also throw his third interception of the season, but he also converted a two-point conversion to help push the game further out of reach. He’s been one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks this season.
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7. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 7)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Baker Mayfield stats | 32/14 | 3,617 (7.8 YPA) 266 (3 TD Rush) | 70.8% | 77.9 |
The Buccaneers QB now has the third most passing touchdowns in the NFL, but he also has the second-most interceptions too. Still, what Mayfield is doing is nothing short of magnificent, leading the Buccaneers to what’s likely to be their fourth consecutive NFC South division title while having a top-five offense.
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6. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (LW: 6)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Sam Darnold stats | 29/11 | 3,530 (8.3 YPA) | 67.6% | 84.8 |
Coming into the night with 11 TDs and zero interceptions across his past four games, Darnold regressed a bit playing on Monday Night Football in primetime. Darnold had a number of errant passes, completing 24-of-40 attempts for 231 yards, plus a touchdown and an interception on a failed fourth-down conversion. It wasn’t his best game, but Darnold was still effective enough to help the Vikings head into the Week 16 NFL schedule with the second-best record in the league.
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5. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (LW: 5)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Jared Goff stats | 30/10 | 3,759 (8.5 YPA) | 71.3% | 76.9 |
Goff may have just had one of the best games of his life, with a 494-yard, five-touchdown performance against a top-ten defense, but he still didn’t win. Goff got outdueled by fellow MVP candidate Josh Allen, leading to Detroit’s second loss of the season, making their race for a first-round playoff bye a fight to the finish. The crazy part is Goff could have had an even better day if Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams hadn’t dropped key reception opportunities in big moments.
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4. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (LW: 4)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Jayden Daniels stats | 17/6 | 3,045 (7.7 YPA) 656 (6 TD Rush) | 70.4% | 89.6 |
The superstar rookie powered the Commanders to their ninth win of the season, the most Washington has had since 2015 with Kirk Cousins. He was excellent again, completing 25-of-31 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns while leading the Commanders with 66 rushing yards. The Saints’ defense was ferocious, with Daniels taking a career-high eight sacks. Yet, the added pressure also led to a magical Terry McLaurin touchdown strike after Daniels lost his footing and nearly juked a defender out of his cleats.
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3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (LW: 3)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Joe Burrow stats | 36/8 | 3,977 (7.5 YPA) | 68.5% | 91.9 |
When finishing with 271 yards and three touchdowns while leading your team to 37 points is considered a ‘down’ day, you’re doing something right. But this was Burrow’s first multi-interception day of the season and his first game with fewer than 300 yards in four weeks. Still, the Bengals QB has been playing at an MVP level all season long, doing everything he can to keep Cincinnati in contention.
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2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (LW: 2)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Josh Allen stats | 25/5 | 3,395 (8.0 YPA) 484 (11 TD Rush) | 64.4% | 89.3 |
A week after his NFL MVP candidacy took a slight hit for suffering a three-point loss, Allen returned to frontrunner status with an excellent win over the Lions. Allen tacked on another four touchdowns (two passing, two rushing) without committing a turnover. He was incredible through the air, scrambling to find open receivers while avoiding any sacks, which led to a 290-yard passing day and another 68 on the ground. The Bills’ leader has been one of the NFL’s best QBs all season.
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1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (LW: 1)
| TD: INT | Pass yards | Comp rate | PFF grade | |
| Lamar Jackson stats | 34/3 | 3,850 (8.9 YPA) 743 (3 TD Rush) | 68% | 91.7 |
The two-time NFL MVP returns to being a favorite to win again thanks to a dominant five passing touchdown performance in which he completed 21-of-25 passes for 290 yards. Nearly flawless through the air, Jackson also added 65 more rushing yards, averaging 10.8 yards each time he carried the ball. His only blemish was a lost fumble, but it didn’t slow down Baltimore during their 21-point win.
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Who leads the NFL in QB rating?
With a QB rating of 120.7, Lamar Jackson leads the NFL in passer rating during the 2024-25 NFL season.
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Who leads the NFL in QB rating in 2024?
Here are the top five players in passer rating during the 2024-25 season.
- Lamar Jackson: 120.7
- Jared Goff: 110.4
- Joe Burrow: 107.1
- Sam Darnold: 104.9
- Jalen Hurts: 104.5
The 2023 NFL season’s QB rating leader was Brock Purdy at 113.
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