NFL Quarterback Power Rankings 2025

Quarterback is the most important position in not just the NFL, but all of sports. No position has more of an impact on an outcome than a signal-caller in football.

That’s why it’s a good idea to take a look at a quarterback ranking because this is the ultimate equalizer in the NFL. You can have a stacked roster but if your QB isn’t good enough, it won’t matter that much.

Here are our rankings of NFL quarterbacks, starting at No. 1 and ending at No. 40.

NFL Quarterback Power Rankings

QB Power Rankings 1-10

1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes just won back-to-back Super Bowls. After a down year in stats, expect Mahomes to get back to form with a much-improved receiving core that now includes Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy.

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2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen is a dual-threat who can make a major impact in the red zone while also slinging the ball downfield. Expect a downtick in passing production with Stefon Diggs now in Houston, but Allen remains the second-best QB in football.

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3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson rises up these ranks following an MVP season. The Ravens will need to rely on their star quarterback a bit more this year, especially if their defense takes a step back after they lost stud defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald.

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4. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow is now fully recovered from his wrist injury, so it’s all systems go for one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The Bengals are back to being Super Bowl contenders with Burrow, who has been able to elevate his game when it matters most.

5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert has consistently been held back by his supporting cast, but he has all the tools you want in a franchise quarterback, including size, arm strength, and mobility. Look for new head coach Jim Harbaugh to find a way to get the best out of his star signal-caller.

6. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans

C.J. Stroud is coming off one of the best rookie QB seasons in recent memory. Now, the Texans have added a stud wideout in Stefon Diggs. The sky is the limit for the Year 2 quarterback who loves to push the ball downfield.

7. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts fell off down the stretch last season, but that was largely because he was playing through injury. Now with Kellen Moore at offensive coordinator, we could see Hurts have more opportunities to air it out downfield.

8. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott is coming off one of the best years of his career, but he fell flat in the playoffs once again. Can Dak finally get it done in the big game? That’s what everyone is asking, and the only thing keeping him from rising in these ranks.

9. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers

Jordan Love is coming off an excellent season in his first year as starter, surprising NFL observers by leading the Packers to the playoffs, including a stunning road win over the Cowboys. Love has shown the ability to carry an offense rather than be a game manager.

10. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray has become underrated, as it seems that people have forgotten how electrifying he can be when fully healthy. Now another year removed from a torn ACL, expect a strong season with new top wideout Marvin Harrison Jr.

QB Power Rankings 11-20

11. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford didn’t put up gaudy numbers last year, but he led an efficient offense and consistently got the ball to Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. The only reason why he’s not higher in these ranks is due to age and injury risk.

12. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence has not lived up to lofty expectations as a former first overall pick, but Year 1 featured a disastrous coach in Urban Meyer, while last season included a myriad of injuries. I still believe in the tools in Lawrence’s bag — the breakout is coming.

13. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets

Get ready for the Aaron Rodgers renaissance season coming off a torn Achilles. The Jets have significant improvements on their offensive line, along with studs in Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. Look for an efficient season from Rodgers this season.

14. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins was having one of his best seasons before the Achilles injury. The former Viking finds himself in a terrific landing spot in Atlanta with Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts. Expect more strong production from the veteran.

15. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy put up some of the most efficient numbers you’ll ever see from a quarterback last year, but he’s in the most QB-friendly scheme and playing with the best group of weapons in the NFL. Having said that, Purdy is still an above-average quarterback that deserves a top 15 ranking.

16. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions

Jared Goff is another quarterback who can thrive if the supporting cast is strong, but is hard to rely on if he needs to completely carry an offense. With that said, the Lions’ starter is good enough to lead them to a Super Bowl.

17. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa needs to show more when it counts (especially in tougher weather) in order to move up these ranks. While he’s a great fit in Mike McDaniel’s offense, we need to see better results in the playoffs.

18. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears

Caleb Williams is one of the best quarterback prospects in recent memory, set to join a stacked offense that includes DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, and Rome Odunze. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Caleb move up to the top 10 by the end of the year.

19. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield secured the bag last season, establishing himself as a competent starter while leading the Bucs to a surprise postseason berth. The question is, how will Baker perform without last year’s play-caller Dave Canales?

20. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks

Geno Smith has the accuracy to make big plays downfield, but he needs better pass protection. It should be interesting to see Ryan Grubb’s new offense in Seattle. However, as a two-year starter, we need to bake in a bit of risk with Geno, especially after they traded for Sam Howell.

QB Power Rankings 21-30

21. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts

Anthony Richardson is an electrifying talent who teased us in a small sample as a rookie. However, there are still question marks about his effectiveness as a passer, which is why I’m ranking him a bit lower entering the 2024 season.

22. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels is a dual-threat rookie with the upside to thrive immediately, but there are concerns with the Commanders’ offensive line, so we may need to temper our expectations here.

23. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns

Simply put, Deshaun Watson has not been good with the Browns. However, the supporting cast is there for a bounce back if he can stay healthy. Look for Cleveland to go with a more spread-out attack in 2024.

24. Drake Maye, New England Patriots

Drake Maye has all the tools to develop into a Justin Herbert or Josh Allen type of quarterback, but it seems that he needs some development on the bench. Look for Maye to get into game action later in the season.

25. J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings

I’m a big believer in J.J. McCarthy’s tools and intangibles, but he’s likely to spend some time on the bench. The former Michigan star landed in a great spot with head coach Kevin O’Connell, who is terrific with quarterbacks.

26. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos

At first, I wasn’t too much of a fan of the Bo Nix pick in the first round, thinking it’s a reach. But it seems that Nix is the perfect fit for Sean Payton’s offense — an accurate passer with some mobility. This looks like a high-floor type of prospect.

27. Will Levis, Tennessee Titans

Will Levis has the tools to be a solid starter in this league, but it’s all on him now. The Titans did a great job improving their supporting cast, bringing in offensive-minded head coach Brian Callahan along with wideout Calvin Ridley and running back Tony Pollard.

28. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers

Russell Wilson can still be a competent game manager in a run-heavy offense, which is why I love the fit with the Steelers, who should play a smash-mouth brand of football. The issue here is that there’s not much upside.

29. Daniel Jones, New York Giants

We’re entering a make-or-break year for Daniel Jones, who finally has a potential alpha number-one wideout in Malik Nabers. Jones can be an explosive dual threat, but he needs to avoid taking so many sacks.

30. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints

Derek Carr is a high-floor but low-upside option with limited mobility. That’s bad news for a Saints team that projects to have one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. Carr could be under duress quite often this season.

QB Power Rankings 31-40

31. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

Bryce Young had one of the worst rookie QB seasons we’ve ever seen. Enter Dave Canales, who helped revive Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield. Can Canales do the same with Young? I’ll bet on yes, but rank Young lower because he needs to prove more to deserve to move up.

32. Gardner Minshew, Las Vegas Raiders

Gardner Minshew did a good job taking over for injured Anthony Richardson last season. This is one of the best backups in the NFL, but he’s in a battle for the starting role in Las Vegas. I prefer Minshew over Aidan O’Connell, but the latter has more upside, albeit with a lower floor.

33. Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers

Perhaps one year sitting behind a former Super Bowl winner in Russell Wilson will work wonders for Justin Fields, who needs to do a better job getting rid of the ball more quickly. This is still a major threat on the ground, so there’s upside here.

34. Jacoby Brissett, New England Patriots

Jacoby Brissett is another solid backup who should see some starts in New England this year. The former Brown is reunited with offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, who he worked with in his best season in Cleveland. Don’t be surprised if Brissett is the starter for a longer time than expected.

35. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings

Sam Darnold is likely to start for the Vikings to begin the season. There’s a decent chance that Kevin O’Connell put Darnold in a good spot to succeed, but he’s just keeping the seat warm for J.J. McCarthy.

36. Aidan O’Connell, Las Vegas Raiders

Aidan O’Connell is battling Gardner Minshew to be Raiders’ starting quarterback. While O’Connell has more ability to make plays downfield, Minshew looks like the safer option. Having said that, both profile as backups rather than starters.

37. Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals

Jake Browning quietly did a solid job taking over for the injured Joe Burrow. The Bengals’ backup has mobility to make plays with his legs while keeping the offense on schedule. Cincinnati found themselves a rock-solid number two signal-caller.

38. Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns

Jameis Winston is a favorite in fantasy football circles for his big year in Tampa Bay. Could you imagine Winston taking over a spread offense with the Browns? It’s intriguing, but Winston needs to limit his turnovers to be known as a better real-life QB.

39. Drew Lock, New York Giants

Drew Lock has some tools in his bag — perhaps Brian Daboll could help refine him as a passer, just like he did with Josh Allen in Buffalo. This is why I’m keeping Lock in the top 40, but the former Bronco and Seahawk simply hasn’t shown much at the NFL level.

40. Sam Howell, Washington Commanders

Sam Howell is inexplicably tasked with running a pass-heavy offense in his first year as a starter. Now, he’ll get to develop behind Geno Smith in Seattle. There’s some upside for Howell to emerge as a Ryan Fitzpatrick type of player, which is why he makes the top 40.