| Rank | Player | Rating | Team | Season | Fantasy | Playoffs | Overall | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Theismann | 52.07 | Commanders | Good | Good | Great | Sigma | 12 |
| 2 | Mark Rypien | 44.33 | Commanders | Good | Good | Great | Sigma | 6 |
| 3 | Sammy Baugh | 41.52 | Commanders | Good | Average | Average | Slaps | 16 |
| 4 | Doug Williams | 38.71 | Commanders | Subpar | Good | Good | Slaps | 4 |
| 5 | Billy Kilmer | 33.85 | Commanders | Great | Good | Subpar | Chill | 8 |
| 6 | Jay Schroeder | 31.71 | Commanders | Great | Average | Average | Delulu | 3 |
| 7 | Brad Johnson | 29.65 | Commanders | Good | Good | Average | Delulu | 2 |
| 8 | Kirk Cousins | 28.16 | Commanders | Subpar | Good | Subpar | Delulu | 6 |
| 9 | Taylor Heinicke | 27.45 | Commanders | Average | Good | Subpar | Delulu | 3 |
| 10 | Mark Brunell | 26.07 | Commanders | Subpar | Good | Average | Delulu | 1 |
| 11 | Robert Griffin III | 26.07 | Commanders | Subpar | Good | Subpar | Delulu | 3 |
| 12 | Jayden Daniels Injured | 24.70 | Commanders | Average | Average | Average | Delulu | 2 |
| 13 | Todd Collins | 20.42 | Commanders | Good | Good | Subpar | Delulu | 1 |
| 14 | Alex Smith | 19.14 | Commanders | Good | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 2 |
| 15 | Sonny Jurgensen | 19.03 | Commanders | Average | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 11 |
| 16 | Trent Green | 19.00 | Commanders | Subpar | Great | Non-Factor | NPC | 2 |
| 17 | Case Keenum | 16.55 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 18 | Gus Frerotte | 16.45 | Commanders | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 5 |
| 19 | Patrick Ramsey | 16.27 | Commanders | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 4 |
| 20 | Sam Howell | 16.23 | Commanders | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 2 |
| 21 | Tony Banks | 16.20 | Commanders | Average | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 22 | Donovan McNabb | 15.18 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 23 | Eddie LeBaron | 15.16 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 7 |
| 24 | Heath Shuler | 15.13 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 3 |
| 25 | Norm Snead | 14.94 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 3 |
| 26 | Rex Grossman | 14.90 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 27 | Marcus Mariota Starter Injured | 14.15 | Commanders | Subpar | Average | Average | NPC | 2 |
| 28 | Ed Rubbert | 13.51 | Commanders | Good | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 29 | Jason Campbell | 10.83 | Commanders | Subpar | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 4 |
| 30 | Kyle Allen | 10.77 | Commanders | Subpar | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 2 |
| 31 | Shane Matthews | 10.65 | Commanders | Subpar | Good | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 32 | Carson Wentz | 9.88 | Commanders | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 33 | Danny Wuerffel | 9.79 | Commanders | Average | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 34 | Jeff Hostetler | 9.64 | Commanders | Average | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 35 | John Friesz | 9.56 | Commanders | Subpar | Average | Non-Factor | NPC | 1 |
| 36 | Stan Humphries | 9.29 | Commanders | Average | Subpar | Non-Factor | NPC | 2 |
| 37 | Al Dorow | 9.26 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 3 |
| 38 | Cary Conklin | 9.02 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | Cooked | 2 |
| 39 | Colt McCoy | 8.96 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | Cooked | 5 |
| 40 | Dwayne Haskins | 8.85 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 2 |
| 41 | Jack Scarbath | 8.72 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 2 |
| 42 | Jeff George | 8.62 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 2 |
| 43 | Jeff Rutledge | 8.60 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Average | Non-Factor | Cooked | 3 |
| 44 | Jim Ninowski | 8.57 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 2 |
| 45 | Ralph Guglielmi | 8.12 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 4 |
| 46 | Rich Gannon | 8.09 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 47 | Tim Hasselbeck | 7.84 | Commanders | Subpar | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 48 | Dick Shiner | 7.50 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 3 |
| 49 | Harry Gilmer | 7.29 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 6 |
| 50 | John Beck | 7.01 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 51 | Josh Johnson | 6.97 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 52 | Randy Johnson | 6.68 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Subpar | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 53 | Eagle Day | 5.98 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 54 | Garrett Gilbert | 5.93 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 55 | Mark Sanchez | 5.51 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 56 | Mike Kruczek | 5.43 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
| 57 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | 5.26 | Commanders | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Non-Factor | Cooked | 1 |
All-Time Commanders QB Rankings
FAQ
Who is the greatest Washington Commanders quarterback of all time?
Joe Theismann holds the top spot with a rating of 52.08, driven by his “Good” regular-season performance, “Good” fantasy impact, and “Great” playoff showings across 12 seasons, earning them “Sigma” status as the franchise’s iconic figure.
How does Joe Theismann compare to the greatest quarterback of all time?
Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL. His highest rating is with the New England Patriots—a fitting 133.7—and overall is even higher because of his Super Bowl win with Tampa Bay. Joe Theismann’s 52.08 with the Commanders, while leading the team to Super Bowl XVII victory in 1983 as MVP and two Super Bowl appearances with three NFC Championship games, doesn’t match Brady’s sustained excellence across eras—his overall rating with both Tampa and New England totals 148.5.
For a full comparison, check out the All-Time QB Rankings here.
What is the difference between HeyTC’s QB Rating and ESPN’s QBR?
QBR is an outdated model that doesn’t take into account whether the quarterback won the game—its first flaw. Winning is everything; who cares if Quarterback X has the highest QBR but doesn’t win games? Its second flaw is that it doesn’t factor in playoff and Super Bowl success.
By contrast, the HeyTC QB Rating is a composite score evaluating a quarterback’s tenure with his team, factoring in regular-season performance, fantasy football value, playoff success, and overall franchise legacy.
Is Jayden Daniels one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL?
While Jayden Daniels is good, he’s not Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, who is still the best quarterback in the NFL. For the complete NFL daily quarterback rankings, check out our list that include some surprises.
What do the “Season,” “Fantasy,” and “Playoffs” columns mean?
These columns use qualitative tiers to assess regular-season excellence (e.g., Good for standout play), fantasy (e.g., “Elite” for top scorers), and postseason performance (e.g., “Great” for significant playoff runs)—forming the foundation of the overall ranking.
How do Washington Commanders quarterbacks compare to other teams?
To see how Washington Commanders’s all-time QB lineup stacks up league-wide—and get our bold prediction on when this team will win its next Super Bowl—check out the All-Time Team QB Rankings here.
What do the slang terms in the “Overall” column mean (like “Aura,” “Sigma,” or “NPC”)?
These terms, inspired by our “Dad Glossary,” add a playful, informal spin to describe quarterback impact:
- Aura/Elite: Legendary, game-changing dominance.
- Sigma/Great: Consistently elite performers.
- Slaps/Good: Solid, reliable contributors.
- Chill/Average: Dependable but unremarkable.
- Delulu/Mediocre: Overhyped with underwhelming results.
- NPC/Subpar: Forgettable and inconsistent.
- Cooked/Non-Factor: Complete busts.
How often is this list updated?
The list is updated throughout the year, with major revisions during the NFL postseason and after the Super Bowl to reflect evolving careers of quarterbacks.