DAILY QB RANKINGS

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
NFL Quarterback Rankings - HeyTC Daily Rankings
Rank Player Rating Team Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 Patrick Mahomes Injured 74.59 Chiefs Good Good Elite Aura 9
2 Jalen Hurts Starter 51.38 Eagles Great Great Great Sigma 6
3 Matthew Stafford Starter 50.67 Rams Great Elite Good Sigma 5
4 Josh Allen Starter 47.87 Bills Elite Great Good Sigma 8
5 Joe Burrow Starter 42.24 Bengals Good Great Good Slaps 6
6 Brock Purdy Starter 41.53 49ers Good Great Good Slaps 4
7 Jared Goff Starter 38.05 Lions Great Great Average Slaps 5
8 Trevor Lawrence Starter 38.04 Jaguars Good Great Average Slaps 5
9 Sam Darnold Starter 36.64 Seahawks Elite Good Subpar Slaps 1
10 Justin Herbert Starter 36.63 Chargers Great Good Subpar Slaps 6
11 Aaron Rodgers Starter 36.62 Steelers Average Good Good Slaps 1
12 Drake Maye Starter 36.61 Patriots Great Good Subpar Slaps 2
13 Bo Nix Starter 35.91 Broncos Great Good Subpar Chill 2
14 Lamar Jackson Starter 33.88 Ravens Good Good Average Chill 8
15 Jordan Love Starter Injured 33.87 Packers Good Good Subpar Chill 5
16 Caleb Williams Starter 33.87 Bears Good Good Subpar Chill 2
17 Dak Prescott Starter 31.07 Cowboys Subpar Great Subpar Delulu 10
18 Daniel Jones Injured 31.07 Colts Good Good Average Delulu 1
19 C.J. Stroud Starter 29.67 Texans Average Average Average Delulu 3
20 Baker Mayfield Starter 27.50 Buccaneers Average Good Subpar Delulu 3
21 Kyler Murray Injured 26.82 Cardinals Subpar Average Subpar Delulu 7
22 Kirk Cousins Starter 26.11 Falcons Average Good Subpar Delulu 2
23 Tua Tagovailoa Injured 25.42 Dolphins Subpar Average Subpar Delulu 6
24 Jayden Daniels Injured 24.70 Commanders Average Average Average Delulu 2
25 Philip Rivers Starter 22.52 Colts Subpar Average Subpar Delulu 2
26 Mac Jones 20.51 49ers Average Good Subpar Delulu 1
27 Bryce Young Starter 20.50 Panthers Average Good Non-Factor Delulu 3
28 Russell Wilson Injured 19.16 Giants Subpar Subpar Good NPC 1
29 Geno Smith Starter 18.31 Raiders Subpar Subpar Subpar NPC 1
30 Tyler Shough Starter 18.30 Saints Average Average Non-Factor NPC 1
31 J.J. McCarthy Injured 16.90 Vikings Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
32 Jaxson Dart Starter 15.50 Giants Subpar Great Non-Factor NPC 1
33 Marcus Mariota Starter Injured 14.15 Commanders Subpar Average Average NPC 2
34 Jacoby Brissett Starter 14.14 Cardinals Non-Factor Great Non-Factor NPC 1
35 Joe Flacco 14.13 Bengals Subpar Great Non-Factor NPC 1
36 Michael Penix Jr Injured 14.13 Falcons Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
37 Tyrod Taylor Injured 14.12 Jets Subpar Average Subpar NPC 2
38 Davis Mills 14.11 Texans Average Good Non-Factor NPC 5
39 Shedeur Sanders Starter 12.67 Browns Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
40 Gardner Minshew II Starter Injured 11.29 Chiefs Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 1
41 Quinn Ewers Starter 11.28 Dolphins Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 1
42 Cam Ward Starter 11.27 Titans Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
43 Max Brosmer Starter 11.27 Vikings Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 1
44 Brady Cook Starter 11.06 Jets Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 1
45 Deshaun Watson Injured 11.05 Browns Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 4
46 Anthony Richardson Injured 9.32 Colts Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
47 Aidan O'Connell Injured 9.32 Raiders Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
48 Drew Lock 9.31 Seahawks Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
49 Nick Mullens 9.30 Jaguars Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
50 Tyson Bagent 9.29 Bears Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
51 Will Levis Injured 9.29 Titans Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
52 Zach Wilson 9.28 Dolphins Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
53 Tyler Huntley 9.27 Ravens Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 4
54 Jimmy Garoppolo 8.47 Rams Subpar Non-Factor Average Cooked 1
55 Cooper Rush 7.89 Ravens Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
56 Jake Browning 7.89 Bengals Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
57 Carson Wentz Injured 7.88 Vikings Subpar Subpar Subpar Cooked 1
58 Teddy Bridgewater 7.87 Buccaneers Non-Factor Subpar Subpar Cooked 1
59 Taysom Hill 7.86 Saints Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 8
60 Joshua Dobbs 7.86 Patriots Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
61 Dillon Gabriel 6.50 Browns Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
62 Jameis Winston 6.49 Giants Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
63 Jalen Milroe Injured 6.49 Seahawks Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
64 Joe Millton III 6.48 Cowboys Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
65 Malik Willis Injured 6.47 Packers Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
66 Mitchell Trubisky Injured 6.46 Bills Non-Factor Subpar Subpar Cooked 2
67 Trey Lance 6.46 Chargers Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
68 Riley Leonard 6.45 Colts Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
69 Kenny Pickett 5.66 Raiders Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
70 Justin Fields Injured 5.65 Jets Subpar Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
71 Spencer Rattler 5.64 Saints Subpar Average Non-Factor Cooked 2
72 Mason Rudolph 5.64 Steelers Non-Factor Subpar Subpar Cooked 5
73 Andy Dalton 4.22 Panthers Subpar Subpar Subpar Cooked 3

FAQ

Who is the top-ranked NFL quarterback right now?

Patrick Mahomes holds the top spot, driven by his “Great” regular-season performance, “Great” fantasy impact, and “Elite” playoff showings across 9 seasons, earning them “Aura” status as the league’s iconic figure.

How does Patrick Mahomes 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. Patrick Mahomes’s current ranking as #1 reflects his dominance in recent seasons, including three Super Bowl victories and multiple MVPs, but Brady’s full career legacy across 23 seasons sets the all-time standard—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 really 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, factoring in regular-season performance, fantasy football value, playoff success, and overall franchise legacy.

Is Patrick Mahomes one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL?

Patrick Mahomes is widely regarded as 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 NFL quarterbacks compare across teams?

To see how the league’s all-time QB lineup stacks up by team—and get our bold predictions on Super Bowl contenders—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 daily throughout the NFL season, with major revisions during the postseason and after the Super Bowl to reflect evolving careers of quarterbacks.