8. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert's ranking here is going to upset some people. Since entering the NFL back in 2020, Herbert has honestly been the same QB. He's been efficient his entire career, but there hasn't been that moment where he's ascended to be among the elite.
Sure, he's big, has a huge arm, and can throw on the run, but he doesn't own a stellar record and has fallen flat on his face in the playoffs. There is way more to being a top QB in this league than simply putting up efficient regular seasons statistics.
Of course, that's important, but thus far, there is absolutely no indication that Herbert is going to ever be good enough to lead the Los Angeles Chargers to a Super Bowl title.
But Herbert also does own a skill set that should allow him to thrive in the regular season well into his 30s. He can win from the pocket, which is a plus, but he's No. 8 in our power rankings.
7. Drake Maye, New England Patriots
Drake Maye finished second in the MVP voting last year to Matthew Stafford and helped lead the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl. Maye didn't exactly play well in the playoffs or against top competition, so that's absolutely a concern.
And there is also a small sample size. Yes, he's only been in the league for two years, and that isn't his fault or anything, but there are more QBs ranked ahead of him here that do have a much more proven career thus far.
If Maye came close to his 2025 performance in 2026, he'd absolutely skyrocket in these rankings. For now, we'll hold off on ranking him any higher until we get a reading on how he's going to play in the 2026 season.
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