DAILY QB RANKINGS

Monday, January 19, 2026
NFL Quarterback Rankings - HeyTC Daily Rankings
Rank Player Rating Team Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 Patrick Mahomes Starter Injured 76.00 Chiefs Good Good Elite Aura 9
2 Matthew Stafford Starter 53.50 Rams Great Elite Great Sigma 5
3 Jalen Hurts Starter 47.15 Eagles Great Great Great Sigma 6
4 Josh Allen Starter 42.24 Bills Great Great Good Slaps 8
5 Drake Maye Starter 42.24 Patriots Great Great Average Slaps 2
6 Joe Burrow Starter 40.83 Bengals Good Great Good Slaps 6
7 Brock Purdy Starter 38.73 49ers Good Great Good Slaps 4
8 Bo Nix Injured 38.73 Broncos Great Good Average Slaps 2
9 Sam Darnold Starter 38.04 Seahawks Elite Average Average Slaps 1
10 Jared Goff Starter 37.31 Lions Great Great Average Slaps 5
11 Trevor Lawrence Starter 33.87 Jaguars Great Great Subpar Chill 5
12 Aaron Rodgers Starter 33.14 Steelers Average Good Good Chill 1
13 Lamar Jackson Starter 32.41 Ravens Average Good Average Chill 8
14 Justin Herbert Starter 31.07 Chargers Great Good Subpar Delulu 6
15 Dak Prescott Starter 31.07 Cowboys Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 10
16 C.J. Stroud Starter 30.38 Texans Good Average Average Delulu 3
17 Jordan Love Starter 30.37 Packers Good Good Subpar Delulu 5
18 Caleb Williams Starter 29.67 Bears Good Good Average Delulu 2
19 Daniel Jones Starter Injured 28.99 Colts Good Good Average Delulu 1
20 Bryce Young Starter 27.51 Panthers Average Good Subpar Delulu 3
21 Kyler Murray Starter 27.50 Cardinals Subpar Average Subpar Delulu 7
22 Baker Mayfield Starter 26.84 Buccaneers Subpar Good Subpar Delulu 3
23 Tua Tagovailoa 26.83 Dolphins Subpar Average Subpar Delulu 6
24 Jayden Daniels Starter Injured 26.82 Commanders Average Average Average Delulu 2
25 Kirk Cousins 24.70 Falcons Average Average Subpar Delulu 2
26 Philip Rivers 21.13 Colts Non-Factor Subpar Subpar Delulu 2
27 Russell Wilson 21.13 Giants Subpar Subpar Good Delulu 1
28 Geno Smith Starter Injured 20.50 Raiders Non-Factor Subpar Subpar Delulu 1
29 Mac Jones 19.16 49ers Average Good Subpar NPC 1
30 Jaxson Dart Starter 19.16 Giants Subpar Great Non-Factor NPC 1
31 J.J. McCarthy Starter 18.00 Vikings Good Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
32 Tyler Shough Starter 18.00 Saints Average Average Non-Factor NPC 1
33 Jacoby Brissett 17.99 Cardinals Non-Factor Great Non-Factor NPC 1
34 Michael Penix Jr Starter Injured 16.63 Falcons Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
35 Cam Ward Starter 16.62 Titans Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
36 Tyrod Taylor Injured 15.50 Jets Subpar Average Subpar NPC 2
37 Shedeur Sanders Starter 15.39 Browns Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
38 Quinn Ewers Starter 15.38 Dolphins Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
39 Jarrett Stidham Starter 15.38 Broncos Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
40 Joe Flacco 14.11 Bengals Subpar Great Non-Factor NPC 1
41 Davis Mills 12.15 Texans Average Good Non-Factor NPC 5
42 Brady Cook Starter 12.14 Jets Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 1
43 Deshaun Watson Injured 11.04 Browns Subpar Good Non-Factor NPC 4
44 Tanner McKee 10.03 Eagles Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
45 Tyler Huntley 10.02 Ravens Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
46 Justin Fields Injured 10.01 Jets Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
47 Spencer Rattler 10.00 Saints Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 2
48 Marcus Mariota 9.86 Commanders Subpar Average Average NPC 2
49 Anthony Richardson 9.34 Colts Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
50 Drew Lock 9.33 Seahawks Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
51 Nick Mullens 9.32 Jaguars Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
52 Tyson Bagent 9.32 Bears Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
53 Will Levis 9.31 Titans Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
54 Zach Wilson 9.30 Dolphins Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
55 Aidan O'Connell 9.29 Raiders Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
56 Malik Willis 9.29 Packers Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 2
57 Cooper Rush 9.28 Ravens Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
58 Jake Browning 9.27 Bengals Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
59 Dillon Gabriel 9.26 Browns Non-Factor Average Non-Factor Cooked 1
60 Jimmy Garoppolo 8.47 Rams Subpar Non-Factor Average Cooked 1
61 Max Brosmer 7.90 Vikings Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
62 Teddy Bridgewater 7.89 Buccaneers Non-Factor Subpar Subpar Cooked 1
63 Taysom Hill 7.89 Saints Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 8
64 Joshua Dobbs 7.88 Patriots Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
65 Kenny Pickett 7.87 Raiders Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
66 Mason Rudolph 7.86 Steelers Non-Factor Subpar Subpar Cooked 5
67 Chris Oladokun 7.86 Chiefs Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
68 Jameis Winston 7.85 Giants Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
69 Carson Wentz 7.06 Vikings Subpar Subpar Subpar Cooked 1
70 Mitchell Trubisky 6.52 Bills Non-Factor Subpar Subpar Cooked 2
71 Trey Lance 6.52 Chargers Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
72 Riley Leonard 6.51 Colts Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
73 Clayton Tune 6.50 Packers Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
74 Josh Johnson 6.49 Commanders Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
75 Jalen Milroe 6.49 Seahawks Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
76 Joe Milton 6.48 Cowboys Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
77 Gardner Minshew 6.47 Chiefs Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
78 Andy Dalton 6.46 Panthers Subpar Subpar Subpar Cooked 3
79 Case Keenum 6.46 Bears Non-Factor Non-Factor Subpar Cooked 1

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.