The quarterback position is the most scrutinized and influential role in all of sports, and in the NFL, a team’s success often hinges on the confidence they have in the man under center. Some franchises are set with elite, franchise-defining quarterbacks who inspire trust year after year, while others are stuck in a cycle of uncertainty, hoping their next option will finally be the answer. Whether it’s a seasoned veteran, an emerging star, or a rookie thrown into the fire, every team’s level of confidence in their quarterback varies widely.
As we head into the 2025 season, some teams have unquestioned leaders at the position, while others are facing serious doubts, brewing controversies, or outright desperation. So, let’s rank all 32 NFL teams based on how secure they feel about their starting quarterback situation—from the most uncertain to the most confident.
32. New York Giants
Daniel Jones was paid big money, but after a disastrous 2024 they decided to let him go. Will the Giants decide to draft a quarterback this year or look to make a trade this off-season? Time will tell.
31. New York Jets
The New York Jets have not been able to get themselves a great quarterback in a long time, Aaron Rodgers was a total bust and now they find themselves with Justin Fields. Maybe he’ll redeem himself?
30. Minnesota Vikings
It looks like the Minnesota Vikings will be rolling with JJ McCarthy in 2025, so there are a lot of unanswered questions. Will he be a star or a bust? We’ll have to wait and see.
29. Tennessee Titans
Will Levis showed flashes throughout his first two years, and the Titans are riding with him for now, but it’s not a sure thing yet.
28. Carolina Panthers
Bryce Young’s first couple of seasons have been varying degrees of decent, but with a new coaching staff and some help, the Panthers still believe in him.
27. Cleveland Browns
Deshaun Watson hasn’t lived up to his contract, and his recent achilles injury may have ended his career for good. Will the Browns continue with Jameis Winston?
26. New England Patriots
The Patriots believe in Drake Maye, and while he showed flashes in 2024, the jury is still out as to whether he’ll be a franchise player.
25. Atlanta Falcons
Michael Penix Jr. played just a handful of games in 2024, but he definitely looks promising. 2025 will be full of growing pains, but he has the potential to be great.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh has yet to solidify their quarterback situation for 2025. Will it be Aaron Rodgers? Will Russell Wilson make a miraculous return?
23. Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith was solid, but the Seahawks traded for Sam Darnold this off-season. It’ll be interesting to see if he can continue the success he had with Minnesota last year.
22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield has been a pleasant surprise, but is he really the long-term answer? The Bucs may not be completely sold yet.
21. New Orleans Saints
Derek Carr has been fine, but not great. The Saints don’t seem totally committed, but he’s the guy for now.
20. Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams had an up-and-down rookie year, but much of that was not his fault. With a new coaching staff in 2025, let’s hope he finds a way to show fans what he’s really capable of.
19. Las Vegas Raiders
Geno Smith is solid and Vegas needs a competent quarterback, but don’t expect him to light up the AFC West alongside Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and Bo Nix.
18. Indianapolis Colts
Anthony Richardson has shown promise, but there are still question marks around his future. Not to mention, Daniel Jones will be competiting with him for that starting role. We’ll have to wait and see who prevails!
17. Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray returned from injury and showed flashes of his old self, but the Cardinals are in a weird spot. They seem committed to him for now, but if they struggle in 2025, could they move on? The confidence level is lukewarm.
16. Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott has moments of brilliance, but there are serious injury concerns. It’s still unclear as to whether or not he’s really a top quarterback in the league.
15. Green Bay Packers
Jordan Love’s strong finish boosted confidence, but the Packers need to see more in 2025 to fully buy in.
14. Miami Dolphins
Tua Tagovailoa is good but has durability concerns. The Dolphins trust him for now, but it’s unclear whether he’s a guy they want around for the next 1- years.
13. Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford is still good when healthy, but at 37 years old, how much longer can they be confident in him?
12. San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy keeps proving doubters wrong, but let’s be honest, he had a pretty average 2024 season. 2025 will be a big year for him (and his bank account).
11. Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence is a franchise QB, but 2024 wasn’t his best season. The Jags still believe, but expectations are rising.
10. Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert has his massive contract, and the Chargers are fully confident in him—despite coaching changes.
9. Detroit Lions
Jared Goff has led the Lions to success, and they trust him—at least for now. He’s a solid but not elite option.
8. Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud was a revelation as a rookie, but his sophomore year wasn’t quite as good. The Texans know they’ve got their guy for the future, but there are a few more question marks now.
7. Denver Broncos
Bo Nix was a standout in 2024 and looked very impressive as a rookie. Will he be able to continue his winning ways into 2025? We’ll see!
6. Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson played at an MVP level for much of the 2024 season and is clearly one of the best quarterbacks in the league. The Ravens are locked in and not worried.
5. Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen is a top-five QB, and the Bills know it. They are spending zero percent of their time this off-season worried about the quarterback position.
4. Washington Commanders
Simply put, Jayden Daniels is a star. He not only led the Commanders to the playoffs, but he took them all the way to the NFC Championship game.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts is locked in as the franchise QB, and the Eagles are built around him. Plus, he’ll have a boatload of confidence going into 2025.
Read More: Ranking the 10 BEST Quarterbacks of the 2024 NFL Season
2. Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow is the guy when healthy, and the Bengals are all-in. There are no question marks around him!
Read More: Ranking the 30 Best NFL Quarterbacks Playing Now
1. Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes. Enough said. He’s won three Super Bowls, two MVP awards, and has never not played in an AFC Championship game.
Read More: Every NFL Starting Quarterback, Ranked
