Getting the quarterback position right in today's NFL could not be more important to success. There are multiple tiers of quarterbacks, and while there are many who are capable and are on teams that can win with them, there aren't many truly elite passers.
It's not a perfect science, either. Franchise quarterbacks come in many different packages, and there is always a ton of quarterback turnover in this league, which proves that front offices are continuing to search for the right one.
We've outlined a panic meter for ever NFC team's quarterback situation, with one being no panic at all and 10 being major panic.
Panic meter for every NFC team's quarterback situation approaching 2026 season
NFC North
Chicago Bears - 2
With how awesome Caleb Williams looked at times in 2025, there is virutally no reason to panic. Sure, the completion percentage is a concern, but year two with Ben Johnson should fix that issue.
Green Bay Packers - 2
Jordan Love has all the traits and tools you want with an elite passer, and about 20 other teams would swap their quarterback for love. Sure, the Packers haven't ascended into that top tier, but it's not because of Love.
Minnesota Vikings - 5
Adding Kyler Murray, who has always been a productive quarterback, was a wise idea. Murray is going to give you about 25 passing touchdowns per season, and he's going to be a threat with his legs, but the newness of it all isn't ideal, and you have to ask yourself why the Arizona Cardinals parted with their former No. 1 overall pick.
Detroit Lions - 1
Jared Goff is continually among the most efficient quarterbacks in the NFL and is the main reason why the Lions have won so much in recent years.
NFC South
Carolina Panthers - 5
Bryce Young played the best football of his career in 2025, but he was average at best. The ceiling is a major concern with the now four-year passer.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 3
Baker Mayfield has been one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the league since arriving in Tampa. The main issue with this team presently is coaching.
Atlanta Falcons - 7
Tua Tagovailoa, if he wins the starting job, will look competent and has looked like a high-end passer in previous years, but it's been a forgetful period for the former Dolphins quarterback, and some have wondered if these mounting injuries have ended any sort of prime years he had left.
New Orleans Saints - 4
Tyler Shough looked awesome for the Saints in 2025, but there is never a guarantee that a quarterback takes a leap in year two. He wasn't a notable quarterback prospect coming out of college, so while he could develop, we might be looking at Shough as more of an average passer when he hits his ceiling.
NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles - 6
There should be some panic with the Eagles, as Jalen Hurts seems to not only not be coachable at times, but there are some clear limitations with him as a passer. He is absolutely a reason why the Eagles have cycled through offensive coordinators over the years.
Dallas Cowboys - 3
Dak Prescott is slowly getting up there in age, and there are some playoff limitations when the Cowboys get in, but Prescott is consistently a high-end passer and someone who the team usually always wins because of.
Washington Commanders - 4
Jayden Daniels not being able to stay healthy in 2025 is absolutely a concern. His lean frame makes him more vulnerable to injuries, so year three is going to be flat-out massive for Daniels and the direction of this franchise.
New York Giants - 5
While I personally believe that Jaxson Dart has the goods, making that year two leap at quarterback can be one of the hardest things to do, and it's always something that can do in either direction. We 'don't know what we don't know' at this moment.
NFC West
Seattle Seahawks - 2
Seattle just won the Super Bowl with Sam Darnold. He's not an elilte player at the position by any means, but it says a lot about him that the Seahawk were the most dominant team in the NFL last year.
Los Angeles Rams - 3
The only thing that is a concern with Matthew Stafford is his age, obviously, but given how good he was in 2025, there isn't any reason to believe he's on his way to regressing.
San Francisco 49ers - 3
Brock Purdy is a perfectly 'good' quarterback. The 49ers have won a lot with him, but I'm not sure a single person thinks he's an elite player.
Arizona Cardinals - 10
The Cardinals are clearly looking toward 2027 and may envision Jacoby Brissett starting all 17 games. For the time being, there is no clear quarterback solution in sight. It's major panic time, as the Cards might not win three games this year.