NFL teams live and die by their quarterbacks. It’s the league’s most important — and most expensive — position, and the 2025 season brings no shortage of debate as to who’s the best QB in the NFL.
Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes led their teams to the Super Bowl in 2025, but ranking QBs goes beyond just trophies. Even as teams can only go as far as their signal-callers, there are still 10 other starters on every offense.
Below, we ranked all 32 starting NFL QBs for the 2025 season, based on efficiency, production, and overall impact on their teams — including, of course, winning.
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1. Bengals QB Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow led the NFL in passing yards in 2024 with 4,918 yards, averaging over 7.5 yards per attempt. He threw 40+ TDs while limiting turnovers with just 9 interceptions, finishing second in the NFL in TD-to-INT ratio (5.2). He also posted a completion rate above 70%, cementing his status as one of the league’s most efficient and productive passers.
He did that behind an offensive line that ranked 29th in pass-block grade (via PFF) and with a defense that ranked 25th in points allowed per game (25.5) in 2024.
2. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts does one of the most important things a quarterback can do: he protects the football. He ranked third in the NFL last year with only 5 interceptions, trailing just Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert.
He was also one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the league, finishing sixth in completion percentage (68.9%). More impressively, Hurts ranked first in the NFL in CPOE (Completion Percentage Over Expected) — a true sign of precision and execution. Winning matters, and with Saquon Barkley by his side, Jalen just wins.
3. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes threw for 3,928 yards (7th in the NFL) and 26 TDs in 2024, but he also had 11 interceptions, tied for the fourth-most in the league with a 2.5% turnover-worthy play rate. His 6.8 yards per attempt was only better than rookies Bo Nix, Caleb Williams, and Bryce Young.
For someone of Mahomes’ caliber, it was a statistical down year — though his situational excellence still showed up when it mattered. Also keep in mind, his receivers were depleted in 2024, as Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown missed almost the entire season, and Travis Kelce quickly declined into a shell of himself.
That created a slight drop off that shouldn't last long, especially once he gets his weapons back on the field in 2025.
4. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson remains one of the most dynamic quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen. In 2024, he completed passes at a 67.4% clip, ranking inside the top 10, and threw 4,000 yards for the first time in his career, which landed him inside the top six.
His 41 pass TDs — also a career high — put him in elite company alongside Joe Burrow.
On the ground, Jackson has rushed for at least 750 yards in every season since 2019, even as he missed several games in 2021 and 2022.
However, his Achilles heel was ball security: six fumbles while rushing, a number that ranked inside the top three — with several of them occurring in crucial moments, including in the loss vs. the Bills in the Divisional Round.
5. Bills QB Josh Allen
The 2025 MVP Josh Allen lands at fifth after he threw 28 TDs with just six interceptions — a low turnover mark that ranked fourth in the league. He added 12 rushing TDs, second only to Jalen Hurts, and averaged over 5.5 yards per carry.
He passed for 3,731 yards; perhaps his most underrated skill was his poise under pressure — he was sacked just 14 times, the fewest among all starting QBs. Allen thrives at navigating chaos in the pocket, but at times this hurts him as he tends to turn the ball over frequently.
6. Chargers QB Justin Herbert
Despite being plagued by receivers with brick hands, Justin Herbert still threw for 23 TDs, ranking inside the top 10. Most impressively, he led the NFL in fewest interceptions thrown with just three, making his TD-to-INT ratio one of the best in the league.
He did that with a ragtag group of receivers; he made second-round pick Ladd McConkey (1,149 yards, 7 TDs) look elite in year one, and he survived Quentin Johnston’s brick hands.
Efficiency and composure defined his season, despite a lackluster supporting cast. Herbert's numbers are rather spectacular despite two of his top three receivers having a drop rate above 9%, per PFF.
7. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels had one of the most electrifying rookie seasons that QB position has ever seen, easily running away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year award and leading his team to the NFC Championship game.
He threw for 25 TDs and only 9 INTs, placing him in the top 10 in TD-to-INT ratio. His 902 rushing yards were just five yards shy of Lamar Jackson, and his 6 rush TDs ranked third among all QBs.
His dual-threat ability made him a must-watch all year, as the Commanders put up 28.8 points per game — ranking sixth in the league.
8. Lions QB Jared Goff
Jared Goff was lethal in play action and even more dangerous indoors. He threw for 4,629 yards, 37 TDs, and had a league-best 72.8% completion rate. Despite the precision, he still threw 12 interceptions, tied for the 4th most.
However, he was extremely efficient downfield, posting 8.6 yards per attempt — second only to one other QB — and finishing top five in TDs thrown.
Goff led the Lions to a whopping 33.1 points per game last year before falling to the Commanders in the divisional round. However, much has been made of former Lions offensive coordinator heading to Chicago, and how that could affect Goff’s outlook and the Lions’ offensive upside.
9. Packers QB Jordan Love
Jordan Love overcame a shaky start in 2024 with 11 INTs in his first eight games — though the Packers went 5-3 across them. From Week 8 on, he didn’t throw another INT until he coughed up 3 in the 22-10 loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion Eagles.
But still, in just 15 games, Love threw for 25 TDs, nearly 3,400 yards, and a 63.7% completion percentage — average across the league. His biggest issue was turnovers: his 11 interceptions were tied for fourth most, and his completion percentage ranked near the bottom.
Still, signs of growth were there late in the season as he took better care of the football. The addition of Matthew Golden in the draft gives him the big vertical threat that Matt LaFleur’s offense can do damage with.
10. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott appeared in only eight games in 2024 due to a hamstring injury, tallying 11 TDs to 8 INTs with a modest 1,978 yards and a sub-66% completion rate.
Prescott’s efficiency dropped behind a declining WR corps — outside of CeeDee Lamb — and an offensive line that isn’t quite what Prescott is used to.
However, the Cowboys acquiring George Pickens offers new upside. Prescott remains a timing-based, rhythm QB who thrives with separation and YAC-heavy playmakers. If healthy and protected, expect a bounce-back with an improved WR and OL around him.
If Dak stays healthy in the pass-happy Cowboys offense, his numbers are easily up there with the top quarterbacks in the NFL.
11. Bucs QB Baker Mayfield
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield played true to his gunslinger label, throwing for 41 TDs and 4,500 yards with a 71.5% completion percentage — the second-best in the NFL. However, with that aggressive style came consequences: 16 interceptions, tied for the most in the league alongside Kirk Cousins. Still, his accuracy and fearlessness stood out in a high-volume passing offense.
12. Cardinals QB Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray bounced back from injury to post a solid year: 21 TDs, 11 INTs, and 3,851 passing yards. His 68.9% completion rate was just shy of the top five, and he remained a threat on the ground with 5 rushing TDs and 580 yards. His 8.7 yards per carry ranked second in the NFL, proving his legs are still elite.
13. 49ers QB Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy was middle of the pack last year with a 66% completion percentage and 3,864 passing yards, but his touchdown production lagged. He threw just 20 TDs, which ranked fourth fewest among starting quarterbacks — it didn’t help that his RB1 Christian McCaffrey was out for most of the year.
With more responsibility without McCaffrey alongside him, Purdy folded, as his 12 interceptions tied him for the fourth most, making his overall efficiency questionable despite the yardage and accuracy.
14. Rams QB Matthew Stafford
Now at 37-years-old, Rams QB Matthew Stafford showed signs of age in 2024, even while guiding his team to the playoffs. He completed 65.9% of his passes, threw for 3,762 yards, and matched Purdy with just 20 TDs — all marks that placed him in the bottom half of the league.
On the ground, he offered almost nothing, finishing with just 59 rushing yards, the second fewest rushing yards among all quarterbacks.
His 7.3 yards per attempt ranked 16th among QBs with at least 300 dropbacks, and his 25 turnover-worthy plays were second most, per PFF. A reliable target in Puka Nacua has kept his career afloat, but Stafford’s best days are behind him.
15. Texans QB C.J. Stroud
Texans QB C.J. Stroud hit a sophomore slump in 2024, finishing with only 3,727 yards (bottom 10), 21 TDs, and 12 INTs (tied for fourth most). His completion percentage ranked bottom five as well.
A major issue was his protection — he was sacked 63 times, the second most in the NFL, spending most of his snaps under pressure behind a struggling offensive line. With Tank Dell sidelined for most of 2024 and a mediocre run game, Stroud may once again find it tough to repeat his spectacular rookie season.
16. Jets QB Justin Fields
Jets QB Justin Fields flashed development in limited 2024 action for the Steelers — 6 games, 66% completions, 5 rushing TDs, and just 1 INT. His experience with four seasons of 10+ games — including one sitting behind veteran Russell Wilson — has accelerated his growth as a passer.
But Fields is exciting as a dual-threat QB as well. 293 rushing yards — including three games in his six starts over 50 rush yards in 2024 — reinforce a Lamar Jackson-like ceiling in New York.
Now in an upgraded scheme with Garrett Wilson, Fields becomes a serious play-action and red-zone threat. Models will need to weigh high-variance outputs — big-play legs with streaky arm accuracy — but Fields has all the makings of a QB that’s ready to make a move up this board.
17. Broncos QB Bo Nix
Broncos QB Bo Nix quickly exceeded expectations in his rookie season, showcasing maturity beyond his years. His quick decision-making and elite completion percentage (68.4%) translated well from Oregon’s system to Sean Payton’s playbook.
He recorded 3,775 passing yards, 24 TDs, and just 9 INTs, while finishing top-10 in adjusted completion percentage under pressure.With improved weapons in year two, Nix has already shown the traits of a long-term starter.
Best of all, he’s already making great decisions; his 1.8% turnover-worthy play rate, via PFF, ranked fourth best in the NFL. That’s what a long college career as a starter can do for you. If he can take care of the ball again, and lean on a staunch Broncos defense, they could be poised to make a run.
18. Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers
Coming back from an Achilles tear and as one of the oldest QBs in the league, Aaron Rodgers still put up 28 TDs and over 3,800 passing yards. However, his completion percentage was just 63%, the third-worst in the NFL, and his 11 interceptions tied him for 4th most.
His -2.6% CPOE (Completion Over Expected) was also near the bottom — uncharacteristic for a former MVP. Rodgers gets one last shot at glory in Pittsburgh this season before he may be down for the count.
19. Seahawks QB Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold had one of his best years yet, throwing for 4,300 yards, 35 TDs, and 12 INTs with a 67% completion rate. While the yardage and TDs were impressive, the 12 interceptions — tied for 4th most — were once again a concern, as they have been throughout his career. A big help was Kevin O’Connell, one of the top offensive play-callers in the league, guiding him through the season.
20. Raiders QB Geno Smith
Geno Smith quietly had a strong season in Seattle, throwing 21 TDs with a near 71% completion rate, ranking him top three in the NFL. He also threw for 4,320 yards, placing him in the top five, but his 15 INTs were a problem, ranking third in the league.
His accuracy and volume were impressive — the turnovers, not so much. He reunites with Pete Carroll in 2025 on a Raiders team that many see as a dark horse in the AFC West. Regardless of their success, the 34-year-old QB (soon to be 35) is in the final days of his NFL career.
21. Bears QB Caleb Williams
Caleb Williams had an up-and-down rookie year, throwing 20 TDs and 9 INTs, but finishing bottom five in passing yards (3,541) and second-worst in completion percentage (62.9%).
His biggest issue was holding onto the ball too long, taking a staggering 68 sacks — the most in the NFL. It revealed classic rookie growing pains in adjusting to NFL speed.
Williams gets a much-praised new head coach in Ben Johnson, who led an electric offense in Detroit. If he can ignite that same fire in Williams — who is surrounded by first-round weapons — we could see a huge sophomore leap.
22. Panthers QB Bryce Young
Bryce Young only started 12 games and was benched at times. He threw for just 2,403 yards — dead last in the NFL — and only 15 TDs.
His limited action (384 pass attempts) still resulted in a top-10 INT rate, showing some decision-making promise. Still, he was sacked 29 times, and struggled to keep the offense moving.
The good news? Things finally started to look up for Young late in 2024 when he got the starting job back, as he posted 250+ yards in three of his final seven starts (something he only did once his entire rookie season), with a 11:3 TD-INT ratio. He’ll look to carry that momentum into 2025.
23. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence enters every season with high expectations, but once again fell short in 2024; in only 10 games last year, he threw for 11 TDs, 7 INTs, and just 2,045 yards. For a player often viewed as a franchise cornerstone, those numbers show how inconsistent his play has been.
2025 gives him another opportunity to shoot up these rankings; new head coach Liam Coen revitalized Baker Mayfield’s career in Tampa, and Lawrence now has the best WR corps he’s ever had in his career in Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr.
24. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy brings intangibles that coaches love — winning pedigree, poise, and mobility — but he also faces a steeper learning curve transitioning from Michigan’s run-heavy system.
He threw just 22 TDs in 2023 but led the NCAA in QBR under play-action and ranked top five in third-down conversion rate. The Vikings are betting on his processing speed and ability to develop within coach Kevin O’Connell’s system.
With O’Conell being the QB whisperer — bringing life to Joshua Dobbs’ and Sam Darnold’s careers at their low points — the ceiling is high for McCarthy to develop into a legit starter.
25. Patriots QB Drake Maye
Drake Maye has all the promise you want in a young quarterback. He threw 15 TDs on just 225 pass attempts, which is highly impressive, but also tossed 10 INTs — a turnover rate that needs to be cleaned up.
That said, his 66.8% completion rate puts him among the more accurate passers in the league, showing there's plenty of upside if he can refine his decision-making. A modest 3.5% turnover-worthy play rate should keep him in the mix and give him room to improve.
26. Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. enters the NFL with perhaps the most unique mechanics of this rookie class, a left-handed cannon paired with elite college production. Penix wasn't accurate to finish 2024, witha. 58.1% completion percetange, but he did look NFL ready, with one 300+ yard game vs, the Panthers.
Though concerns about his injury history remain, his deep-ball accuracy and touch were among the best in the 2024 NCAA season. He finished second nationally in passing yards and first in 20+ yard throws. The Falcons see him as a potential high-upside replacement for Kirk Cousins.
27. Steelers QB Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson only played 11 games last season but was on pace for a bounce-back year, throwing 16 TDs to just 5 INTs, along with 2,482 yards and a 64% completion percentage. With a new home in New York and a full 18-game slate ahead, Wilson could be poised for a big season if he stays on track, with a great WR1 in Malik Nabers ready for a huge sophomore season.
28. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa always seems to flash top-tier ability, but injuries keep derailing his seasons. Now, it seems to late for him to turn it around.
Despite playing in just 11 games last year, Tua threw for 19 TDs, 7 INTs, and 2,867 yards — all solid numbers. His 73.3% completion percentage was one of the highest in the NFL. When healthy, Tua is elite — but durability remains the story.
29. Titans QB Cam Ward
Cam Ward enters 2025 as the Titans’ No. 1 overall pick, and expectations are sky-high. His Miami tape showed deep-ball flair, quick feet, and 30+ TDs in a high-tempo spread. But scouts also flagged streaky accuracy and a gunslinger mentality that may cost him turnovers as the NFL game speeds up.
Still, paired with a young WR corps and a vet in Calvin Ridley, Ward has the tools to be a Rookie of the Year candidate at the QB position.
30. Colts QB Daniel Jones
In his first season in Indianapolis, former first-round pick Daniel Jones won the starting job over dual-threat QB Anthony Richardson, which was a surprise to many.
Jones has never thrown for over 3,200 yards in a season, though he’s always been behind one of the worst lines in the league.
That could change in Indianapolis this year, though we’ll have to see it to believe it. But it could be an opportunity for Jones to turn his career around and put up the best numbers yet — just ask Saquon Barkley.
31. Browns QB Joe Flacco
In a muddled Browns QB room full of injuries, Joe Flacco remains the go-to. Last year’s 12 TDs and 7 INTs over limited snaps were steady but simply uninspiring. At 40, his ceiling is capped, Flacco offers a checkdown-heavy, low-risk profile with limited mobility. While Flacco brings reliability.
He's strictly a placeholder until one of Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel are ready to move into this role. His experience is the best asset he has left.
32. Saints QB Spencer Rattler
Spencer Rattler struggled heavily in limited action last year, starting six games and posting only 4 TDs and 5 INTs with a rough 57% completion percentage. His 4.9% turnover-worthy play rate was only better than Drew Lock, Jameis Winston, and Tyler Huntley.
Rattler does add some upside on the ground, but even in his seven starts, he only reached over 30 yards in two — recording no rushes in two more.
His play didn’t inspire much confidence, and his 2025 preseason hasn’t looked much better. He beat out Jake Haener for the job — but that’s not saying much.
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