New record-breaking deals for Lamar, Hurts, Herbert and Joe Burrow. High-profile moves for Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppolo. Three first-round rookies hoping to become the face of their franchise. The now-annual battle between Mahomes, Burrow and Allen. This year, as much as any before it, is all about the quarterback.
Our brand new Quarterback Power Rankings will track progress across the season, using the NFL’s official Next Gen Stats data, as well as metrics like expected points added (EPA), average air yards per attempt and success rate to categorically rank every starting QB. Scroll to the bottom to read about how our formula weights each of these statistics to give us the Playbook Power Rating.
Check back every Tuesday for an updated list.
LAMAR JACKSON
Playbook Power Rating: 319.9
AFC Championship game: Chiefs
![Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Baltimore-Ravens.png)
BROCK PURDY
Playbook Power Rating: 306.5
NFC Championship game: Lions
![SF 49ers SF 49ers](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SF-49ers.png)
JARED GOFF
Playbook Power Rating: 275.1
NFC Championship game: @ 49ers
![Detroit Lions Detroit Lions](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Detroit-Lions.png)
PATRICK MAHOMES
Playbook Power Rating: 256.3
AFC Championship game: @ Ravens
![Kansas Chiefs Kansas Chiefs](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kansas-Chiefs.png)
Playoff status: Eliminated
JOSH ALLEN
Playbook Power Rating: 390.6
Divisional round: Chiefs
![](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bufalo-Bills.png)
BAKER MAYFIELD
Playbook Power Rating: 330.1
Divisional round: @ Lions
![Tampa Buccaneers Tampa Buccaneers](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Tampa-Buccaneers.png)
JORDAN LOVE
Playbook Power Rating: 457.1
Divisional round: @ 49ers
![Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Green-Bay-Packers.png)
CJ STROUD
Playbook Power Rating: 365.4
Divisional round: @ Ravens
![Houston Texans Houston Texans](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Houston-Texans.png)
MATTHEW STAFFORD
Playbook Power Rating: 365.9
![LA Rams LA Rams](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LA-Rams.png)
DAK PRESCOTT
Playbook Power Rating: 360.6
![Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dallas-Cowboys.png)
JOE FLACCO
Playbook Power Rating: 265.1
![Cleveland-Browns (1) Cleveland-Browns (1)](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cleveland-Browns-1.png)
TUA TAGOVAILOA
Playbook Power Rating: 193.9
![Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Miami-Dolphins.png)
MASON RUDOLPH
Playbook Power Rating: 200.9
![Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pittsburgh-Steelers.png)
JALEN HURTS
Playbook Power Rating: 256.4
![Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Philadelphia-Eagles.png)
TREVOR LAWRENCE
Playbook Power Rating: 277.1
![Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jacksonville-Jaguars.png)
DEREK CARR
Playbook Power Rating: 276.0
![New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/New-Orleans-Saints.png)
JAKE BROWNING
Playbook Power Rating: 262.3
![Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cincinnati-Bengals.png)
GENO SMITH
Playbook Power Rating: 284.2
![Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Seattle-Seahawks.png)
TYROD TAYLOR
Playbook Power Rating: 260.8
![NY Giants NY Giants](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NY-Giants.png)
KYLER MURRAY
Playbook Power Rating: 259.6
![Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Arizona-Cardinals.png)
DESMOND RIDDER
Playbook Power Rating: 259.1
![Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Atlanta-Falcons.png)
EASTON STICK
Playbook Power Rating: 257.9
![LA Chargers LA Chargers](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LA-Chargers.png)
GARDNER MINSHEW
Playbook Power Rating: 244.2
![](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Indianapolis-Colts.png)
AIDAN O'CONNELL
Playbook Power Rating: 241.4
![Las Vegas Raiders Las Vegas Raiders](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Las-Vegas-Raiders.png)
RYAN TANNEHILL
Playbook Power Rating: 236.7
![Tenneesse Titans Tenneesse Titans](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Tenneesse-Titans.png)
JUSTIN FIELDS
Playbook Power Rating: 234.7
![Chicago Bears Chicago Bears](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Chicago-Bears.png)
JARRETT STIDHAM
Playbook Power Rating: 223.0
![Denver Broncos Denver Broncos](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Denver-Broncos.png)
BAILEY ZAPPE
Playbook Power Rating: 215.4
![New England Patriots New England Patriots](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/New-England-Patriots.png)
BRYCE YOUNG
Playbook Power Rating: 213.9
![Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh Panthers](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pittsburgh-Panthers.png)
NICK MULLENS
Playbook Power Rating: 209.1
![](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Minnesota-Vikings.png)
TREVOR SIEMIAN
Playbook Power Rating: 203.7
![New York Jets New York Jets](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/New-York-Jets.png)
SAM HOWELL
Playbook Power Rating: 198.1
![Washington Commanders Washington Commanders](https://s40908.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Washington-Commanders.png)
How do the Playbook Quarterback Power Rankings work?
Each of the 29 individual metrics we’ve included are combined in our formula – weighted in favor of key metrics – to give us a Playbook Power Rating for each QB. This number determines our weekly rankings.
When ranking quarterbacks, it is all about the value you bring to the team as a passer, the aggressiveness of your targets and your accuracy. EPA/DB and SR directly correlate to adding points to your team and therefore have the highest value in our formula. We also want to reward quarterbacks who are moving the ball downfield on their attempts (not just short passes that go for long runs). Finally, the quarterbacks that are accurate and placing the ball in better spots to give their receivers the best chance to make a play will rank higher.
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