Below are my top 10 QBs in the NFL. I am not solely basing it off this year, but instead the last couple of years plus how I think they’ll perform in the postseason (if applicable) and next year.
1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
He had his worst season as a pro this year and still led his team to the AFC West title, won 11 games, and threw for 27 TDs. He would be the consensus pick if you were starting an NFL team right now and is dangerous in the postseason.
2. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Burrow had a tough year, first dealing with a nagging calf injury that hampered him the first 4 games, then going on IR after the 10th game of the year. During the 5.5 games he was healthy, he threw for 13 TDs and showed how good he is when healthy.
3. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Allen is the modern day Brett Favre. He is an absurd athlete who routinely makes jaw dropping plays. He will also go rouge every now and then and make you ask yourself what the hell he is doing. His 173 total TDs the past 4 years, make up for those mistakes.
4. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Lamar balled out and will be the league MVP this year. He is one of the most athletic players we’ve ever seen and can do things at QB that no one else in the league can. He needs to prove himself in the playoffs, but if he does, he will move up this list.
5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Herbert is insanely talented, but cannot win. I know he’s had horrible coaching his first 4 years, but the hope now is that he can get a coach who knows what they’re doing and starting winning big games. If that happens, the sky is the limit for him.
6. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Hurts is a special QB and a great duel threat. He had some up and down moments this year, but a great postseason run will launch him up this list.
7. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets
This season did not go as he wanted it to, however, I am still a believer that this all-time great will come back with a splash next year.
8. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Dak played great at times this year, but does not always bring it during big games.
9. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
Lawrence struggled this year, especially when his team needed him down the stretch. He’ll need to work out some kinks this offseason to return to the player he was last year.
10. Brock Purdy, San Franciso 49ers
He is definitely aided by his coach and playmakers around him, but he still gets them the ball and plays great. My only concern is that he struggles to bring his team back if they get too far behind.
On the Bubble:
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
He’s a solid starting QB, but is limited. We’ll see how he plays in the playoffs.
CJ Stroud, Houston Texans
Stroud established himself as one of the best young QBs in the league this year. Should he continue to develop, he could easily enter the top 10 next year.
Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
Kirk’s absence shows the Vikings and the world how good he really is. He just doesn’t get it done in the playoffs.
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
He’s a very similar QB to Brock Purdy. I give Purdy the slight edge, because I trust him more in big games.
Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos
I still am a Russ believer. He played well this year despite the fact that he did not have that much talent around him. I think Sean Payton scapegoating him for all of Denver’s woes is laughable. He may not be at his peak anymore, but is still a good starting quarterback.
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
He rebounded well this year and led a young team to the playoffs. I still think he’s slightly overrated.
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
Kyler has all the talent in the world and he played well in limited action this season. I’m excited to see him back to full strength next year for an entire season.
