The 2026 NFL quarterback rankings place all 32 starting quarterbacks into seven tiers, ranging from "Elite" to "Backups On Any Other Team." Josh Allen earns elite status after his MVP-caliber 2025 season, while Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are also ranked at the top despite missing the playoffs with pedestrian numbers by their lofty standards.
The rankings are based on past performance rather than future projections, with evaluators focusing on each quarterback's skill set and how it helps their team's offense function. Mahomes is still considered the league's best quarterback despite analytical charts suggesting otherwise, with analysts noting the Chiefs' lack of reliable receivers as a major factor in his 2025 performance. djcc.club
