The quarterback landscape keeps shifting week by week. Some stars are heating up at the right time, others can’t get out of their own way, and a few surprises are quietly climbing the list. Here’s how the signal-callers stack up heading into Week 11.
1. Matthew Stafford (⇧2)
Stafford is playing out of his mind right now, throwing 13 touchdowns over the last three weeks, the most in any three-game span in NFL history.
2. Drake Maye (⇩1)
Maye continues to impress with consistency week after week. He’s thrown for at least 200 yards in every game and has tossed at least two touchdowns in eight of ten. He slips to No. 2 through no fault of his own.
3. Jared Goff (-)
Boasting the second-best passer rating in the league, Goff has been incredibly efficient. He averages 8.2 yards per attempt and has thrown just three interceptions all season, or one every three games.
4. Lamar Jackson (NA)
Since returning from injury two weeks ago, Jackson has thrown five touchdowns and owns the league’s highest passer rating. The only reason he isn’t above Goff is the smaller sample size. If he keeps playing at this level, he’ll move up.
5. Sam Darnold (⇧2)
Surprisingly, Darnold only threw 12 passes in Sunday’s rout of the Cardinals. There isn’t another obvious choice for this spot, though, because Darnold has been extremely efficient, averaging 9.9 yards per attempt.
6. Josh Allen (-)
The Bills offense couldn’t get much going on Sunday, but it didn’t help that the ground game managed only 87 yards, with 31 coming from Allen himself. He remains an elite quarterback.
7. Jalen Hurts (⇧2)
Hurts had a bye in Week 10, but his ability to avoid turnovers continues to impress. He doesn’t throw a ton, but his 241 completions are still close to Sam Darnold’s 228. He has also had five rushing touchdowns and averages 26 yards on the ground per game.
8. Patrick Mahomes (⇩6)
It was a frustrating outing for Mahomes, who completed just 44 percent of his passes with no touchdowns and one interception. His supporting cast looks great one week and lost the next, but either way, Mahomes needs to play better.
9. Daniel Jones (⇩4)
Jones drops to No. 9 after two rough outings with a combined two touchdowns and four interceptions. The cracks are starting to show, and the next few weeks should reveal which version of Daniel Jones shows up as the playoff race heats up.
10. Baker Mayfield (⇧2)
Mayfield threw three touchdowns in a loss to the Patriots, one of his best performances since Week 6. Ironically, he hasn’t scrambled much since then. Maybe getting out of the pocket again is what he needs to return to form.
11. Justin Herbert (⇩3)
Not much has changed from my Week Nine Rankings in respect to Herbert. His 2,610 passing yards rank second in the NFL, but he hasn’t been efficient and continues to turn the ball over. Eight interceptions is too many for a quarterback of his caliber.
12. Bo Nix (⇧1)
Nix’s stats aren’t flashy, but he’s keeping the 8-2 Broncos competitive. They’ve won seven straight, and Nix continues to hold things together with poise and toughness.
13. Dak Prescott (⇩2)
After a hot stretch where he threw 13 touchdowns with no interceptions, Prescott came crashing back to earth with one touchdown and three picks. He’s talented, but wildly inconsistent.
14. Jordan Love (⇩4)
Love hasn’t thrown a touchdown in his last two games. The talent is there, but something isn’t clicking right now in Green Bay.
15. Aaron Rodgers (⇩1)
Rodgers’ age showed against the Chargers. At this stage, he’s steady but unspectacular. This isn’t the Rodgers of 2020 or 2021.
16. Caleb Williams (⇧3)
Williams has looked sharper lately, avoiding interceptions and rushing for 110 yards over his last two games. It seems like he’s finally settling in under Ben Johnson.
17. Mac Jones (⇩2)
Jones continues to perform well as a backup. He’s more of a game manager than a game changer, but he’s been steady and efficient.
18. Joe Flacco (⇧6)
Flacco has looked rejuvenated the past few weeks. His pocket presence remains elite, and he’s maximizing what he can do at 40 years old.
19. Jacoby Brissett (⇩1)
Two fumbles against the Seahawks hurt, but Brissett has quietly posted an 8-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. He could stand to be a bit more efficient, averaging 7.2 yards per attempt.
20. Jaxson Dart (-)
Dart has been solid despite the Giants’ struggles. He’s thrown six touchdowns with just one pick during their four-game losing streak. His seven rushing touchdowns lead all quarterbacks. Currently on the sidelines with a concussion so he stays put in these rankings for now.
21. Michael Penix (-)
Penix has always had arm strength, but now his accuracy is improving. He’s thrown a touchdown with no interceptions in each of his last four games.
22. Davis Mills (NA)
Mills nearly hit 300 yards to upset the Jaguars and arguably looked better than C.J. Stroud has this season. Can he keep it going against the Titans?
23. Tua Tagovailoa (-)
Like Dak Prescott, Tua’s season has been filled with highs and lows. Sunday’s dismantling of Buffalo was impressive, but 13 interceptions are holding him back.
24. J.J. McCarthy (⇧4)
McCarthy still has upside, but he’s essentially playing his rookie season after missing all of last year. Five touchdowns and six interceptions show there’s work to be done, but the potential is clear.
25. Marcus Mariota (NA)
Mariota has been a capable fill-in for Washington. He may not have Jayden Daniels’ physical tools, but his 91.9 passer rating has kept the Commanders competitive, even if wins are tough to come by with this supporting cast.
26. Bryce Young (-)
Young’s struggles continue. He hasn’t thrown for 200 yards since Week 2, and his 5.6 yards per attempt ranks among the lowest in the league.
27. Tyler Shough (⇧2)
It feels strange to rank Shough ahead of Trevor Lawrence, but here we are. Shough is a steady game manager who minimizes mistakes, even if he lacks top-end talent. I don’t see him being a future star in the league, but for now he is making the most of his opportunity.
28. Trevor Lawrence (⇩6)
Lawrence’s 10 touchdowns in nine games simply aren’t enough for a former No. 1 pick. He’s completing under 60 percent of his passes, and his massive contract is starting to look questionable.
29. Dillon Gabriel (⇩2)
Gabriel is doing what he can with limited help. He avoids turnovers, but he’s not efficient enough, surpassing 200 yards just once this season.
30. Justin Fields (-)
Fields has done enough to keep his job, but not much more. He’s limited his interceptions, but his passing production has been abysmal. He can stretch defenses and move the ball with his legs, but he doesn’t seem to do it consistently from game to game.
31. Geno Smith (⇧1)
Smith’s touchdown-to-interception ratio is upside down at 11-to-12. Teams are sitting back and forcing him to throw, and he hasn’t been able to adjust.
32. Cam Ward (⇩1)
It’s unfortunate that the No. 1 overall pick sits last again. He’s been sacked more than any other quarterback, and while his supporting cast is bad, his play hasn’t helped.
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