Ranking Each Division By Quarterback

[Sold My Soul]

8) AFC SOUTH
Average QBI rank: 26.5

Houston Texans: C.J. Stroud (No. 15)
Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson/Daniel Jones (Nos. 35 and 37; 36 avg.)
Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence (No. 26)
Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward (No. 29)

7) NFC SOUTH
Average QBI rank: 20.25

Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. (No. 30)
Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young (No. 16)
New Orleans Saints: Tyler Shough (No. 29)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Baker Mayfield (No. 6)

6) NFC NORTH
Average QBI rank: 17.75

Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams (No. 28)
Detroit Lions: Jared Goff (No. 4)
Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love (No. 10)
Minnesota Vikings: J.J. McCarthy (No. 29)

5) AFC NORTH
Average QBI ranking: 17.38

Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson (No. 1)
Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow (No. 3)
Cleveland Browns: Kenny Pickett/Joe Flacco (Nos. 47 and 40; 43.5 avg.)
Pittsburgh Steelers: Aaron Rodgers (No. 22)

4) AFC EAST
Average QBI ranking: 17

Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen (No. 2)
Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa (No. 18)
New York Jets: Justin Fields (No. 27)
New England Patriots: Drake Maye (No. 21)

3) NFC EAST
Average QBI ranking: 14

Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott (No. 19)
New York Giants: Russell Wilson (No. 23)
Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts (No. 9)
Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels (No. 5)

2) NFC WEST
Average QBI ranking: 13

Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray (No. 17)
Los Angeles Rams: Matthew Stafford (No. 8)
San Francisco 49ers: Brock Purdy (No. 14)
Seattle Seahawks: Sam Darnold (No. 13)

1) AFC WEST
Average QBI rank: 12.5

Denver Broncos: Bo Nix (No. 20)
Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes (No. 7)
Las Vegas Raiders: Geno Smith (No. 12)
Los Angeles Chargers: Justin Herbert (No. 11)

Surprised? I was, at least a little bit. We knew Mahomes and Herbert would lift this division's overall ranking to a certain level, but the true linchpin of the group is the new student in the class; not only did Smith's acquisition by the Raiders give Las Vegas a legitimate starter, it also filled out the league's strongest quarterbacking division entering 2025. I haven't forgotten about Nix, who flirted with end-of-year awards consideration in 2024, even as a bit of a tumultuous late-season stretch reminded us of the challenges that face every rookie. Nix married quite well with coach Sean Payton, helped the Broncos return to the postseason for the first time in nearly a decade and positioned Denver for a very optimistic 2025. If he keeps it up, he'll climb the ranking and confirm the supremacy of a division otherwise populated by proven veterans.

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[grosse gurke]

Im not sold on Nix yet. He might be the next coming, but I have seen too many rookies come out blazing, only to cool off once DC's have some tape on them. I am also not sold on Herbert...not sure why but the dude just doesnt win. Im an Oregon Ducks fan, so although I hate where they play, I do hope they succeed. For me, Herbert needs to play better when it matters, and Nix needs to prove his rookie year wasnt just a fluke.

[GoodTimeCharlie]

Well this article should certainly get the fellas that get their feathers ruffled about whether or not Geno Smith is a Top Ten QB happy as pigs in shit.

[srv5490]

It's gotta suck to be the Browns or the Colts and see that your #1 doesn't even crack the top 32. But, I'm not talking smack - we've been in that neighborhood for years now. Not necessarily at QB, although we haven't been great there either, but we've been a bottom five franchise for the past 20 years.

[charlieinblack]

fingers crossed nix gets found out with coaches having some tape on him and, geno does something.

[Attyla]

[quote=charlieinblack post_id=1290753]fingers crossed nix gets found out with coaches having some tape on him and, geno does something.[/quote]Nix is a very accurate short to mid range passer who sees the field really well and has a pretty quick release. Those guys are really not easy to scheme against. He started slow but caught up quickly so he is processing faster. And he has a coach who can scheme up an offense like nobody's business.

[CWood24]

[quote=Attyla post_id=1290766]Nix is a very accurate short to mid range passer who sees the field really well and has a pretty quick release. Those guys are really not easy to scheme against. He started slow but caught up quickly so he is processing faster. And he has a coach who can scheme up an offense like nobody's business.[/quote]His deep ball is also very underrated because his under stuff is so good plus he is a smart gutsy player

He has similarities to Brees which is why i think he’ll flourish under Peyron especially with that D which only got better this year

I’d argue that if Nix & Herbert were in any other division our fan base would be giving them way more props than they do

Geno, Herbert or Nix could all be argued as the 2nd best QB even best in a few divisions (AFC North withstanding), it doesn’t annoy me for once that we have the 3rd or 4th rated QB in our division especially when i look at other teams

[SkullCrusher]

[quote=Attyla post_id=1290766]Nix is a very accurate short to mid range passer who sees the field really well and has a pretty quick release. Those guys are really not easy to scheme against. He started slow but caught up quickly so he is processing faster. And he has a coach who can scheme up an offense like nobody's business.[/quote]Yeah I hope he crashes and burns, but he works fast and isn't scared (I had to), working fast is a big plus in the NFL.

[pfish57]

Mahomes, Herbert, Nix> Smith...just saying

[BoKnows81]

[quote=pfish57 post_id=1290809]Mahomes, Herbert, Nix> Smith...just saying[/quote]For sure. And I don't think it's particularly close.

[Attyla]

[quote=pfish57 post_id=1290809]Mahomes, Herbert, Nix> Smith...just saying[/quote]But Smith might very well move the needle the most next year.

[pfish57]

[quote=Attyla post_id=1290824]But Smith might very well move the needle the most next year.[/quote] I'm expecting Garoppolo-Minshew kinda movement...another words a snails pace lol

[CWood24]

[quote=BoKnows81 post_id=1290810]For sure. And I don't think it's particularly close.[/quote]It is close no matter what you say, in most other division Geno is likely ranked No.2

Geno is miles better than what we had & that isn't even an argument

Are you still bitter that we didn't go with a one year wonder in Darnold?

[CWood24]

[quote=pfish57 post_id=1290827] I'm expecting Garoppolo-Minshew kinda movement...another words a snails pace lol[/quote]Stop with the bullshit cause we all know the Smith has shown he is miles better than any QB we’ve had in the last few years

If the Geno trade doesn’t work it doesn’t work but it the right move, the type of moves we haven’t made for many a year

[Dr Death]

[quote=pfish57 post_id=1290827] I'm expecting Garoppolo-Minshew kinda movement...another words a snails pace lol[/quote]Me thinks there are other things afoot with you . I think you know all too well That Geno is a far better QB than either of those two.