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NFL Power Rankings: Kirk Cousins shockingly rising in AFC QB rankings

How does the AFC look?
ByLou Scataglia
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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4. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen has most definitely not played well the past two weeks for the Buffalo Bills, and the Bills did lose their first game of the season in Week 4, dropping a home tilt to the Patriots.

Allen has still been efficient on the season. He's third in the conference in passing yards and has six touchdown passes, a 69.5 QBR, and a 100.1 passer rating. And as we all know, he's always a threat with his legs and is truly a generational talent at the position.

Arguably a future Hall of Famer, Allen and the Bills have done just about everthing you could possibly do in the prime years of a QB besides hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

They have the division titles, an MVP award, and countless playoff appearances. Put simply, that's the one thing we'll keep talking about until if happens (if it does!).

Allen is almost always a top-5 QB in the sport, so his great start to 2026 is really what he's accustomed to doing - it's nothing out of the ordinary.

3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson could miss some time with an ankle injury, which is less than ideal, but the Baltimore Ravens have rocked this year. Jackson is again displaying this hyper-efficient level of play as well. He leads the conference in passer rating with a 119.6, and he also leads among all starters in the AFC with a 81.1 QBR.

Jackson has only attempted 96 passes, which is the fewest among the 16 starts, but he's always displaying this efficiency when he's not having to throw the ball a ton. But what makes Jackson stand out is his running ability as well, which is still a key part of his game.

Like Allen, this is what we're used to seeing with Jackson. He's No. 3 in our power rankings.

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