Having a competent starting quarterback is table stakes for having a successful NFL franchise.
But unfortunately—there just still doesn’t seem to be enough to go around!
Let’s take a look at the signal callers from all 32 teams around the NFL heading into 2024 and rank them from WORST to first—based on what we expect from them this upcoming season!
Who are the top quarterbacks in the NFL this season?
32. Carolina Panthers – Bryce Young
Well… it was a tough rookie campaign for Bryce Young. Granted, he didn’t have a whole lot of support around him in Charlotte, as the Panthers brass really set him up to fail with the pieces they put around him. But still—it was not pretty. We are going to need to see a whole lot out of him before we even consider moving him out of the cellar with the way that last season went.
31. New York Giants – Daniel Jones
Daniel Jones has had a rollercoaster career with the Giants ever since they took him out of Duke… and with Saquon Barkley, who was all of the offense for the G-Men, now in Philly, Jones is going to have all eyes on him.
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The addition of wide-out rookie Malik Nabers could help, but it’s a big ask for a rookie to immediately elevate an offense led by the inconsistent Jones. Jones is in serious danger of losing his rank as a starter in the NFL if he doesn’t prove something sooner rather than later.
30. New England Patriots – Jacoby Brissett
Jacoby Brissett is one of the most likable quarterbacks in the NFL and has shown he can be a reliable backup, but asking him to lead an offense to the playoffs, especially one with limited weapons like the Patriots, is a tall order.
29. Denver Broncos – Bo Nix
The Broncos are hitting the reset button again, this time with rookie Bo Nix after the Russell Wilson experiment flopped. Sean Payton is staking his reputation on Nix’s potential to be a franchise quarterback, but until we see it, Nix is going to have to go toward the bottom of the ranking.
28. Tennessee Titans – Will Levis
Will Levis got off to a good start as a rookie filling in mid-season last year, but the wheels kind of came off as the season wore on. The addition of Calvin Ridley should help foster his development, but we aren’t getting our hopes up too high, especially not with a whole new coaching regime coming in and implementing a new system.
27. Minnesota Vikings – Sam Darnold
The Vikings are rolling with Sam Darnold after moving on from Kirk Cousins, and while Darnold has as live an arm as they come—his turnover issues have plagued him throughout his career. With J.J. McCarthy sidelined, it’s up to Darnold to lead this offense—and that’s a shaky proposition at best.
26. Cleveland Browns – Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson’s play last season was a far cry from his Pro Bowl days in Houston, much to the chagrin of Browns fans everywhere.
And with Nick Chubb’s health uncertain, a lot will be asked of Watson. That is not a good formula for success.
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25. Las Vegas Raiders – Gardner Minshew
The Raiders are pinning their hopes on Gardner Minshew, but let’s be real—as much fun as he can be at times—Minshew is a stopgap at best. He is a journeyman through and through—don’t let the one or two comeback wins he pulls off trick you into thinking otherwise.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers – Russell Wilson
This is it for Russell Wilson. After the disaster in Denver, he has one more chance to start in Pittsburgh, and he’s going to have to make the most of it. Mike Tomlin is going to pull out all of the stops to get Wilson going, but this former Super Bowl winner may be completely washed up.
23. Seattle Seahawks – Geno Smith
Geno Smith has had a nice renaissance in the Pacific Northwest, but heading into 2024, he is still in the middle of the road at best. He does do a nice job of moving in the pocket, but he needs to find a way to limit the mistakes and how often drives stall out under his leadership.
22. Washington Commanders – Jayden Daniels
There is reason to be excited in Washington D.C. this NFL season with the arrival of former LSU Tigers standout Jayden Daniels at quarterback.
It has been a rough couple of seasons… really a decade… since RGIII’s star rose and fell in the grandest of fashions…
But Daniels has all of the potential in the world to right the ship for the Commanders.
21. Indianapolis Colts – Anthony Richardson
Anthony Richardson’s rookie season had some super impressive flashes—enough so that Indy felt comfortable parting ways with Gardner Minshew this offseason despite the injury concerns that folks in the organization and around the league have about Richardson’s durability.
But with arm strength and athleticism like Richardson’s, the proposition of his potential star is worth the gamble.
20. Chicago Bears – Caleb Williams
Everyone and their mother in the Windy City is thinking… okay… maybe hoping that Caleb Williams will be the franchise-changing NFL quarterback the Bears have been chasing after for decades.
Chicago did a great job of putting supporting pieces around the talented rookie to foster his development, so, unlike poor Justin Fields—he’ll actually have a chance to succeed.
2024 will be a big year for the USC product in his new city!
19. Arizona Cardinals – Kyler Murray
Now that former number one overall pick Kyler Murray is back from injury—and has gotten what many expect to be a bonafide number one wide receiver option in Marvin Harrison Jr., It is time for him to deliver.
Kyler has the potential to be among the upper echelon of quarterbacks in the NFL—rather than resting in mediocrity.
18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Baker Mayfield
2023 was a big year for Baker Mayfield, as he managed to really revitalize his career down in Tampa Bay.
He got paid, yes, but there is a lot hinging on this season for another former number-one overall pick. It is time to see if he can take that step from “game manager plus” to a legit franchise quarterback.
17. Atlanta Falcons – Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins might not always get the love he deserves, but let’s be real—he’s one of the better pure passers in the game today.
Sure, having Justin Jefferson on his side didn’t hurt, but Cousins has proven he can run a high-powered offense even without the luxury of a generational talent at wide receiver—and it will be fascinating to see if he is able to revive an Atlanta offense that has been anemic for the past couple seasons due to quarterbacking issues.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence was a mixed bag for the Jags during the 2023 season, though many believe that his health issues in the back half of the year were more serious than he let on.
In any case, the future still looks bright in Jacksonville with Lawrence under center. His arm strength is among the tops in the league, and he has more than enough athleticism to make plays with his legs like you need to in the modern NFL.
15. Dallas Cowboys – Dak Prescott
I get that Dak was in the MVP conversation at various times during last season, but it is hard to rank him any higher than 15th with the way that it always seems to fall apart for him.
Yes, he can put up numbers against bad teams, but in garbage time. But when the chips are down, the mistakes always seem to rear their ugly heads.
14. New Orleans Saints – Derek Carr
Derek Carr got off to a rocky start with the Saints, struggling to find his rhythm with his new teammates. But to his credit, he turned it around in the second half of the season, completing 72% of his passes over his last ten starts and boasting a stellar 19:4 TD-to-INT ratio.
Coming into this season fully healthy, Carr could be due for a career year.
13. Green Bay Packers – Jordan Love
It’s about time we give credit where it’s due. Jordan Love might have had his fair share of growing pains early on, but the former first-round pick proved he can play at an elite level, at least for stretches.
Love capped off the regular season on a high note and came close to posting a perfect passer rating in his first-ever playoff appearance. With Love playing like this, he may creep into the top 10 sooner rather than later.
12. Los Angeles Chargers – Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert’s season went from bad to worse when he went down with a broken finger on his throwing hand in Week 14. It was an extremely disappointing year for the talented NFL quarterback… BUT… it is a new dawn in Los Angeles this year with Harbaugh coming in—so we may see Herbert climb back up in the rankings where he belongs.
11. Los Angeles Rams – Matthew Stafford
After a tough 2022, it seems like Matthew Stafford’s elbow is just fine, as he was back to slinging it around nearly 35 times per game. We may see a bump in production from the 36-year-old this season, as he is expected to get his favorite target in Cooper Kupp, back at full strength.
10. Miami Dolphins – Tua Taglovailoa
Tua Tagovailoa, under the guidance of Mike McDaniel, led the NFL’s most explosive offense in 2023.
With two 1,000-yard receivers at his disposal, Tua showcased high-level accuracy and made it clear that he was one of the top quarterbacks in the league.
There are still moments where he looks a little bit lost out there, but they are becoming fewer and further in between.
9. San Francisco 49ers – Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy’s rise in the NFL has been nothing short of remarkable. From being Mr. Irrelevant to leading his team to the Super Bowl, Purdy has defied the odds and earned a spot among the top 10 NFL quarterbacks in our rankings. It is just game management. His detractors try to claim… Watch a 49ers game, and you will see him make some truly impressive plays that few quarterbacks can make.
8. Detroit Lions – Jared Goff
Goff’s arm talent is undeniable—he can make every throw you need from a top-tier quarterback, but let’s be honest, there are still moments where he misses the read or makes a head-scratching decision.
Despite these lapses, Goff has powered the Lions to their first NFC Championship appearance since 1991, and that’s something you can’t overlook.
And you know what? It just kind of fits into the crazy narrative of his rollercoaster career, too.
7. Philadelphia Eagles – Jalen Hurts
There’s no denying that 2023 wasn’t Hurts’ best year, but let’s not forget what he’s capable of when he’s firing on all cylinders.
With the weapons all around him in Philly and his unique combination of strength, speed, and arm talent, there’s every reason to believe Hurts can bounce back and return to the elite form that had everyone buzzing about his MVP potential.
6. Houston Texans – C.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud did a great job of establishing himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the game during his rookie season… which is insane.
It should be interesting to see what kind of strides he can take in Year 2, especially with the addition of Stefon Diggs to an already deep group of wide receivers.
5. Buffalo Bills – Josh Allen
Josh Allen struggled at times last year, but this dual-threat quarterback is an instant offense. Plain and simple. He put the Bills on his back many times over the past few seasons and has a rare ability to will his team to victory.
He just needs to cut back on the turnovers, and he’ll really be in business.
4. New York Jets – Aaron Rodgers
When he’s healthy, Aaron Rodgers has shown time and again that he’s still one of the best QBs in the game. Sure, he’s hitting 40, but let’s not write him off just yet. Rodgers has defied Father Time before, and until he gives us a reason to think otherwise, we’re still betting on him being elite—especially with all of the talented skill position players around him in New York—and the retooled offensive line.
3. Baltimore Ravens – Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson is the most dangerous scrambling QB in football, but let’s not ignore what he can do through the air, like last year when he torched the Dolphins, throwing for 321 yards and racking up five touchdowns in a single game.
Obviously, the postseason woes are a bit of a concern, but it is hard to argue that Jackson isn’t top 5 with the way he single-handedly carries that offense.
2. Cincinnati Bengals – Joe Burrow
The Bengals just weren’t the same last year without their franchise NFL quarterback in Joe Burrow under center. When he is healthy, he is among the calmest, coolest, and most effective signal callers in the game.
Especially when the chips are down.
1. Kansas City Chiefs – Patrick Mahomes
Even in what was considered a “down year” for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense, he was still able to lead his team to another Super Bowl victory.
The guy is simply playing football on another level from everyone else. He has a special ability to make his teammates better and make that offense cook in a way that cannot be overstated.
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