Ranking Every Starting QB in the NFL – Who’s the Best of the Best?

Baltimore Ravens
Openverse

The 2024 NFL season has showcased a dynamic mix of seasoned veterans, rising rookies, untested talents, and all-time greats. With each game, quarterbacks have delivered standout performances, unexpected struggles, and game-changing moments, making this season one of the most exciting in recent memory. As we enter the back half of the season, it’s time to assess how all 32 starting quarterbacks stack up. While weekly performances can fluctuate, this ranking takes a big-picture look at who’s thriving, who’s struggling, and who truly stands out as the best in the league. 32. Cooper Rush — Dallas Cowboys Cooper Rush is simply filling in for the injured Dak Prescott — who will be out for the rest of the season — but let’s face it, he hasn’t been good. This season looks like it’s going to be one to forget for the Dallas Cowboys. 31. Daniel Jones — New York Giants It seems as if Daniel Jones’ time with the New York Giants has come to an end, and for good reason. He’s been benched for backup Tommy DeVito after a fairly dismal start to the season. 30. Trevor Lawrence — Jacksonville Jaguars Mac Jones has been filling in for Jacksonville Jaguar’s starting QB Trevor Lawrence since he’s been hurt, but Lawrence is expected to return, so let’s just focus on him. Lawrence got himself a big payday following his first few seasons in the NFL, but he has not played well this year. And while the team around him (and the coaching staff) is also to blame, Lawrence should be playing a lot better for the amount of money he’s getting paid. 29. Gardner Minshew — Las Vegas Raiders Apologies to Gardner Minshew, but he’s not meant to be a starting quarterback. In fact, a big reason why the Raiders are sitting last in the AFC West is due to Minshew being a subpar QB. 28. Will Levis — Tennessee Titans Will Levis currently leads the league in interception rate and the entire Tennessee Titans offense just looks out of sync. While it may be too early to say he’s a bust, he’s going to have to drastically improve to change people’s opinions about him. 27. Jameis Winston — Cleveland Browns Jameis Winston is filling in for the injured Deshaun Watson for the rest of the season and it’s already been an up-and-down experience. While he played well in his first game with the Browns, his second performance was not very good. Nobody, not even Winston, can save this Browns team. 26. Bryce Young — Carolina Panthers Bryce Young reclaimed the starting quarterback role from Andy Dalton, and while he’s looked better since his return, he’s still not living up to his #1 draft position. Maybe it’s the organization, perhaps it’s the players around him, but the Panthers have struggled mightily this year. 25. Anthony Richardson — Indianapolis Colts  Anthony Richardson recently returned as the Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback after sitting for a couple of weeks, and while it’s clear he has immense talent, there’s still a lot to improve.  He’s last in completion percentage, so if he wants to stick around as a starter in the future he has to clean that up. 24. Drake Maye — New England Patriots The New England Patriots are not a great football team, so it’s hard to fully judge Drake Maye’s performances thus far, but he has shown flashes of promise. However, for him to actually be successful in the future, New England needs to get a better team of players around him. 23. Caleb Williams — Chicago Bears Expectations were extremely high for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears coming into this season, and let’s be honest, he hasn’t exactly lived up to them. But, it’s also not really his fault. Williams is a rookie who deserves time to learn, grow, and make mistakes. Unfortunately, he’s getting sacked almost every play and can’t quite get the offense going. 22. Sam Darnold — Minnesota Vikings Sam Darnold started off the season extremely well and the Minnesota Vikings looked like the team to beat. However, in recent weeks, the team has come back down to earth and so have Darnold’s performances. 21. Brock Purdy — San Francisco 49ers Is Brock Purdy a good quarterback or does he just have great weapons around him? This is the question that has been asked a million times and to be honest, I’m not sure we know the answer. He’s shown flashes of brilliance, but at times he still makes very questionable mistakes. 20. Tua Tagovailoa — Miami Dolphins It’s hard to judge Tua Tagovailoa’s performance this season because he missed so much time due to his concussion, but when he’s played he has performed decently well. The jury’s still out about whether he’ll ever become an elite quarterback, but he’s solid enough. 19. Matthew Stafford — Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford has great weapons and a great head coach in Los Angeles, but his age is starting to show. How much longer will he be able to perform at a high level? Only time will tell. 18. Aaron Rodgers — New York Jets The New York Jets organization has been a mess this year, but Aaron Rodgers hasn’t exactly done himself any favors either. And, as the oldest starting quarterback on this list, it’s clear that Rodgers’s time as an elite player is probably over. 17. Bo Nix — Denver Broncos Bo Nix is quietly having one of the best rookie seasons of the year. It’s taken him a little time to adjust to the speed of play (which is perfectly normal), but in recent weeks he’s looked sharp and confident. 16. Jordan Love — Green Bay Packers The Packers have had an up-and-down season, and while Jordan Love has played decently well, his decision-making at times has been questionable. The Packers still have a shot at the playoffs, but it will require Love to clean up his mistakes. 15. Kirk Cousins — Atlanta Falcons Kirk Cousins is as steady as they come, and that’s exactly what the Atlanta

Ranking All 32 NFL Team Owners From Worst to Best

Robert Kraft
Wikipedia

The owners of NFL teams hold massive power and influence over the league, shaping everything from team rosters to league policies. But not all owners are created equal—some are known for their mismanagement and controversies, while others shine with visionary leadership and championship victories. From the good, the bad, and the downright controversial, here’s an exciting look at how all 32 NFL team owners stack up, ranked from worst to best. Get ready for some surprises along the way! 32. Cleveland Browns – Jimmy and Dee Haslam The Haslams’ ownership has been marked by constant turnover and controversial decisions, including trading for disgraced quarterback Deshaun Watson. 31. New York Jets – Woody and Christopher Johnson The Johnson brothers have shown a renewed commitment to turning the Jets around, but it hasn’t necessarily paid off. In fact, the Jets look more dysfunctional now than ever before. 30. Las Vegas Raiders – Mark Davis Mark Davis brought the Raiders to Las Vegas but has struggled to establish stability and success. The team’s on-field performance has been inconsistent at best and they haven’t managed to find a reliable coaching-quarterback pair. 29. Chicago Bears – The McCaskey Family As one of the league’s most historic franchises, the Bears fans deserve a more proactive approach from their ownership. While the McCaskey family is beloved in some respects, the team’s lack of recent success is glaring and the dysfunction is starting to show. 28. New Orleans Saints – Gayle Benson Since taking over for her late husband, Gayle Benson has done her best to maintain the Saints’ competitive spirit. However, the team hasn’t been great in a number of years and poor coaching choices have affected the overall team. 27. New York Giants – John Mara and Steve Tisch Mara and Tisch have overseen both Super Bowl victories and mediocrity. Their legacy is mixed, but the Giants’ history remains strong. However, recent years haven’t helped. 26. Carolina Panthers – David Tepper David Tepper’s financial resources are unmatched, but his decision-making has been hit or miss. Fans are eager for his bold moves to finally pay off, but it looks like it’ll be a long time before they do. 25. Arizona Cardinals – Michael Bidwill The Cardinals have struggled with consistency both on and off the field under Michael Bidwill’s leadership. Poor decisions have left fans frustrated over the years, but it does seem like they’re finding their footing. 24. Jacksonville Jaguars – Shahid Khan Shahid Khan’s investments have attempted to help stabilize a historically troubled franchise, but they don’t quite seem to be working. Despite there being high hopes for quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the team is still struggling. 23. Indianapolis Colts – Jim Irsay Jim Irsay’s eccentric personality and sporadic decision-making have made him a divisive figure. While the Colts have had success in the past with Peyton Manning, recent years have been underwhelming. 22. Tennessee Titans – Amy Adams Strunk Amy Adams Strunk has overseen a competitive team in recent years but has struggled to bring the Titans to the next level. Her commitment to the franchise is evident, but results have been mixed. 21. Miami Dolphins – Stephen Ross Stephen Ross has been both ambitious and controversial. His willingness to spend has kept the Dolphins competitive, but scandals have marred his tenure. 20. Atlanta Falcons – Arthur Blank Arthur Blank is a passionate owner who has invested heavily in the Falcons. However, inconsistent results have left the team in a perpetual state of rebuilding. 19. Washington Commanders – Josh Harris Josh Harris has just taken over as the Washington Commanders owner after years of dysfunction under Dan Snyder, so it’s still too early to judge. However, drafting rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was a very smart move and it looks like the franchise is on the up and up. 18. Cincinnati Bengals – Mike Brown Despite recent success with Joe Burrow, Mike Brown’s reputation has long been one of frugality and reluctance to adapt. Simply put, the Bengals’ loyal fanbase deserves better infrastructure and long-term planning. 17. Seattle Seahawks – Jody Allen Jody Allen inherited a strong franchise and has maintained its competitive nature. Her leadership has been steady, though not particularly innovative. 16. Houston Texans – Cal McNair Cal McNair’s tenure has been marred by questionable leadership and front-office instability, but the decision to hire head coach DeMeco Ryans and draft quarterback CJ Stroud shows great progress. 15. Denver Broncos – Greg Penner The Denver Broncos are owned by a group of people, including Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamiton and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, but Greg Penner is the public face of the ownership group. While they haven’t made any major buzz, the franchise does look to be improving with rookie quarterback Bo Nix.  14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Glazer Family The Glazers delivered a Super Bowl with Tom Brady, but have otherwise been inconsistent. Simply put, their handling of team operations hasn’t always inspired confidence. 13. Detroit Lions – Sheila Ford Hamp Sheila Ford Hamp has brought new energy and hope to a long-struggling franchise. The Lions’ recent resurgence has fans optimistic about the future and winning their first Super Bowl. 12. Buffalo Bills – Terry and Kim Pegula The Pegulas have revitalized the Bills and their fanbase over the past decade. With a start quarterback in Josh Allen, the Bills finally look like a solid franchise. 11. Minnesota Vikings – Zygi Wilf Zygi Wilf has consistently invested in his team and facilities. While the Vikings have yet to win a Super Bowl, they remain perennial contenders and have made great draft decisions.  10. Kansas City Chiefs – Clark Hunt Clark Hunt has built a dynasty around Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid and his leadership has brought the Chiefs back to prominence. 9. San Francisco 49ers – Jed York Jed York has overseen a return to glory for the 49ers with consistent playoff appearances. Plus, his ability to build a strong front office has paid dividends. 8. Los Angeles Chargers

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