Quarterback is the most important position in football, and every NFL division has at least one guy who stakes their claim as the best in their division. But when comparing the top QBs from each division, some stand out more than others.
In this power ranking, we will stack each division’s best quarterback against the rest.
This is not only about stats, it is also about leadership, impact, and what they mean to their respective teams.
NFL Power Rankings: Best QB from each division ranked worst to best
8. NFC North: Jared Goff
Goff continues to be one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the league. He fills up the stat sheet, and has been a big reason for the turnaround in Detroit. His only knock, and perhaps it is a bit unfair, is that he has consistently been surrounded by elite talent. Which puts to question his overall impact on the field. Still, Goff has played well for two different teams, in different systems.
7. AFC South: C.J. Stroud
Stroud came on the scene on fire in his rookie season, before slightly coming down to earth a bit in 2024. Still, Stroud is one of the best young quarterbacks in the league. He has been the biggest reason for the resurgence in Houston, and looks like he is on track for many Pro Bowl seasons.
6. NFC South: Baker Mayfield
Baker is one of the best stories in the NFL, from being considered a bust after his time in Carolina to now being considered a top-10 level quarterback. Baker had his best season of his career in 2024, and his time in Tampa Bay so far has been a match made in heaven. The best is seemingly still to come for both Tampa Bay and Baker Mayfield.
5. NFC East: Jayden Daniels
Daniels dominated in his rookie season and essentially carried a Commanders team all the way to the NFC Championship game. Prior to Daniels being on the team, the Commanders went 4-13, but it only took one year for Daniels to win 12 games and make the playoffs. Adding to his impressive rookie resume was a dominant showing in the 2024 NFL Playoffs. The question now is whether he can avoid a sophomore slump.
4. NFC West: Matthew Stafford
Stafford is one of the oldest quarterbacks in the league, yet he is still as dominant as ever. In recent years, Stafford has dealt with some injuries, but when he is fully healthy, he continues to show impressive arm talent and anticipation. His career may be winding down, but it does not seem like he will go out in a whimper.
3. AFC West: Patrick Mahomes
Mahomes has been widely considered the best quarterback in the league for most of his career; however, in recent years, an argument can be made that others have outperformed him. Still, Mahomes is the most clutch QB in the league, and continues to outplay competition come postseason. If Mahomes can return to his normal dominance in the regular season, his status as QB1 in the NFL will quickly return.
2. AFC East: Josh Allen
Allen captured his long-awaited MVP in 2024, an honor that always felt like a matter of time. He consistently dominates the regular season, posting massive numbers regardless of the talent that surrounds him. Few quarterbacks elevate their supporting cast the way Allen does, and while he hasn’t reached the Super Bowl yet, his playoff performances have still been very strong. He’s well on his way to a legendary career, but breaking through in the postseason remains the final unchecked goal.
1. AFC North: Lamar Jackson
Lamar is a multiple-time MVP and easily one of the most unique talents the NFL has ever seen. His blend of elite athleticism and accuracy makes him a nightmare for defenses, and he’s been remarkably consistent year after year. Like Josh Allen, the biggest knock on Lamar has been his lack of deep playoff success. Still, he's shown noticeable improvement in the postseason as of late, and 2025 could finally be the year everything comes together.