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Votes do not carry between phases. Write in a new player to build support for an honorable mention and an evidence-based review. All-time and fantasy rankings remain separate.Saved 2026-08-12 preseason snapshot, not a live ranking. A consensus-style ranking of the NFL’s best quarterbacks entering the 2026 season, balancing recent performance, overall skill, track record, and current outlook.
Allen combines elite passing, historic quarterback rushing production, and broad 2026 consensus support.
PFF, Sharp Football Analysis, FOX Sports, and DIRECTV Insider all place Allen among the leading current quarterbacks; PFF cites 79 career rushing touchdowns.Mahomes remains an elite all-around quarterback, though 2026 rankings temper his standing because of injury-related uncertainty.
PFF, FOX Sports, B/R, SportsGrid, and DIRECTV Insider keep Mahomes in the elite group; supplied evidence also notes an ACL injury and differing 2026 placements.Jackson pairs exceptional quarterback rushing value with elite passing talent and remains a recurring top-tier selection.
ESPN, PFF, B/R, and DIRECTV Insider identify Jackson among the leading quarterbacks, while the supplied evidence highlights his place in the 2026 elite discussion.Stafford’s record-setting 2025 production and MVP recognition make him one of the strongest current quarterbacks despite his age.
PFN, Sharp Football Analysis, PFF, ESPN, and DIRECTV Insider cite Stafford’s 2025 MVP season; PFN reports 4,707 yards and 46 touchdowns.Burrow’s high-end accuracy and decision-making keep him in the top tier, with durability remaining the central qualification.
PFF, FOX Sports, PFN, and CBS Sports describe Burrow as elite or near-elite; supplied evidence repeatedly identifies health and missed time as the main concern.Three independent write-ins unlock an honorable mention. The 10 strongest active mentions are shown; inactive mentions archive after 12 months. This legacy player snapshot has no verified phase. Use a separate seasonal page.
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The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Josh Allen | #2Patrick Mahomes | #3Lamar Jackson | #4Matthew Stafford | #5Joe Burrow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 93 | 94 | 100 | 91 | |
| 95 | 98 | 93 | 96 | 98 | |
| 98 | 97 | 100 | 88 | 89 | |
| 94 | 100 | 93 | 94 | 95 | |
| 96 | 87 | 94 | 91 | 86 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 95.8 | 95.3 | 94.8 | 94.3 | 92.0 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 92 |
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Josh Allen | #2Patrick Mahomes | #3Lamar Jackson | #4Matthew Stafford | #5Joe Burrow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 93 | 94 | 100 | 91 | |
| 95 | 98 | 93 | 96 | 98 | |
| 98 | 97 | 100 | 88 | 89 | |
| 94 | 100 | 93 | 94 | 95 | |
| 96 | 87 | 94 | 91 | 86 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 95.8 | 95.3 | 94.8 | 94.3 | 92.0 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 96 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 92 |
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2025 season referenced
2026 rankings
Top-tier 2026 consensus
Elite current consensus
79 career rushing touchdowns cited
Three-time Super Bowl champion cited
Subjective consensus ranking synthesized from supplied 2026 rankings and evaluations, with emphasis on players recurring near the top across multiple reputable sources.