There are a ton of competent quarterbacks in the NFL right now, but there aren't many truly elite players at the position, which is a major issue for those teams. We've done a ton of QB-based rankings this offseason, and it's time to get into some updated versions with the regular season rapidly approaching.
Beyond that, the divisions themselves boast different levels of QB talent, as there are some truly weak divisions in this regard, but there are also some insanely strong divisions that are oozing with young talent.
We're going to do this exercise again and rank all eight divisions based on starting quarterback talent for the 2026 regular season.
Power-ranking each division based on quarterback talent for the 2026 NFL Season
8. NFC South (Bryce Young, Baker Mayfield, Tua Tagovailoa, Tyler Shough)
The NFC South is a bad division, and 2025 proved it. There was not a winning team in the division last year, as the Carolina Panthers won it with a mediocre 8-9 record. Bryce Young did play the best football of his career in 2025 but only threw for at least 200 yards in four starts.
He's simply had more 'bad' QB play in his three years in the league thus far than good play. Baker Mayfield is the best QB in the division right now, but even he feels like the 13th or 14th-best player at the position.
Tua Tagovailoa had his moments earlier in his career, but the mounting injuries has led him to be in a spot where not many are expecting much with the Atlanta Falcons. Tyler Shough played well down the stretch for the New Orleans Saints, and while Saints fans have every right to be encouraged about the future, there is no guarantee he breaks out further in year two.
And even beyond the lack of QB talent, the rosters themselves just aren't that good, either. I do not believe a losing record is going to be able to win the division in 2026, as that rarely ever happens in the NFL, but a 9 or 10-win season could be enough.
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