Check out my 2025 NFL starting QB rankings, led by Patrick Mahomes, who reclaims the top spot with his unmatched postseason brilliance. Lamar Jackson comes in at No. 2 after a dynamic season that reminded everyone why he’s one of the league’s most dangerous playmakers. Josh Allen, the reigning 2024 NFL MVP, holds strong at No. 3 with his explosive arm and athleticism. Joe Burrow remains a steady force in the top tier, while Jalen Hurts surges into the conversation after leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl LIX title. Rankings update weekly—so stay tuned as the season unfolds.
2025 NFL Starting QB Rankings
- Patrick Mahomes – The king of the mountain still, whether you like it or not. Let me know when he doesn’t make a Super Bowl.
- Lamar Jackson – 4K passing yards and career highs in ANY/A. An absolutely gigantic season and the last hurdle is a Super Bowl.
- Josh Allen – Insane season as well. The last hurdle is the same as above.
- Joe Burrow – He might have a Super Bowl appearance, and he might put up video game numbers also, but his defense and line are so bad he likely gets unfairly dinged here.
- Jalen Hurts – When you play well in two Super Bowls and climb Mt. Mahomes, you are now worthy of the top 5.
- Matthew Stafford – Admit it, you need to win one game who do you choose that is left? If it’s not Stafford, you are watching the wrong sport.
- Jayden Daniels – No comment.
- Justin Herbert – In a different system, he likely has much bigger statistics.
- Baker Mayfield – Expect some TD regression, but still a very good QB.
- Jared Goff – He has earned to stay here, but we will see post-Ben if he can stay.
- CJ Stroud – He may have fallen back a bit, but he still wins playoff games.
- Brock Purdy – He is more than a Shanny system QB, but also I think the others all could be good anywhere.
- Dak Prescott – Expect a bounce-back season with big numbers from Dak.
- Jordan Love – Has gotten a little Cutler-like like but also per EPA, still good.
- Aaron Rodgers – Say what you want, he was still very decent down the stretch. I expect one last hurrah for A A Ron.
- Kyler Murray – Average gets it done at times. I worry this is just his forever spot. Sort of the purgatory of the position.
- Bo Nix – Next best rookie season.
- Caleb Williams – It was not a bad rookie season. If you dislike him, you just see it blindly. Ben’s era begins now, I think he moves up.
- Drake Maye – Also had a similar rookie season as right above. Expect a bigger season from him as well.
- Trevor Lawrence – Stuck in purgatory, but hope is that Liam Coen can finally unlock it all.
- JJ McCarthy – Might be aggressive for someone I have never seen play…but KOC turns everything into gold at QB.
- Tua Tagovailoa – Here by default, but also can be good when he is healthy.
- Geno Smith – Can do much worse. He will be solid at times.
- Bryce Young – Very nice second half last year, this one is ascending.
- Cam Ward – Never seen him play either, but #1 pick I like a lot.
- Michael Penix Jr. – Had a great few games, if he can continue it, he should climb here.
- Sam Darnold – Very good 2024, I worry about repeating it.
- Justin Fields – Maybe can run for 900 yards.
- Joe Flacco – As flaccid as it gets, fun for fantasy early on only.
- Russel Wilson – Nope
- Colts QB – Meh
- Saints QB (whoever it is)
