The 2025 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, so let's rank the NFC starting quarterbacks as we get closer to draft day. The NFC does still appear to be wide open as we progress through the 2025 NFL Offseason. There were some great teams in the conference last year, but just about all of them now have valid concerns heading into the NFL Draft.
Only time will tell if some of the regulars like the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions will remain atop the conference. We all know that without a top QB, no team is going to make a playoff run or win a Super Bowl.
Let's look at the starting QBs in the NFC ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft and rank them here.
NFL Power Rankings: Ranking NFC starting QBs ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
16. JJ McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings
Not having played in a regular season game yet, JJ McCarthy is likely going to be the only starting QB in the NFC approaching the 2025 season who hasn't yet had regular season action. He is last in our power rankings until he proves otherwise.
15. Michael Penix Jr, Atlanta Falcons
Getting limited action in 2024, Michael Penix Jr is now going to be 'the guy' in Atlanta. They have a nice group of playmakers on offense and could make some noise in 2025 if Penix pans out.
14. Bryce Young. Carolina Panthers
Actually playing quite well following his benching in 2024, Bryce Young is trending in the right direction and could shoot up these rankings as the 2025 NFL Season begins and rolls on.
13. Russell Wilson, New York Giants
Clearly a washed-up player, Russell Wilson will now appear on his fourth team in five years. He is the starting QB of the New York Giants unless something major happens between now and the start of the 2025 NFL Season. This might be Wilson's last chance in the NFL.
12. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints
Derek Carr is an average QB at best and isn't someone who is going to lead a team to anywhere worthwhile at this point. He comes in at 12th in our NFC quarterback power rankings.
11. Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks
Sam Darnold had a great year with the Minnesota Vikings, but when you see what he was working with, it's not likely he has the same success with the Seattle Seahawks in 2025.
10. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams threw just six interceptions in his rookie season and now has a solid offensive line to work with approaching 2025. Williams could blossom into a start this coming season.
9. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
It always seems like we are talking about Kyler Murray having loads of talent but not being quite as good as we think he can be. Murray is what he is at this point. He was the first overall pick of the Arizona Cardinals back in the 2019 NFL Draft.
8. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
I know this seems controversial, but I do not see it with Jalen Hurts. He is not a consistent passer and has never thrown for 4,000 yards or 25 touchdowns. I do believe that Hurts benefits massively from an elite supporting cast and coaching surrounding him. He's not a bad QB by any means, but he is a lot closer to 20 across the entire NFL than he is 10th. Jalen Hurts is eighth in our NFC QB power rankings.
7. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy is a good QB, but it seems like his performance is based on what the situation is like around him, and I am not sure that is worth the contract he will likely sign with the team here in the coming weeks. He comes in at seventh in our NFC QB power rankings.
6. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Hurting his hamstring in 2024, Dak Prescott surely hopes to return to his old form and is a very good QB. Him playing for the Dallas Cowboys does subject him to some unfair hate at times.
5. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Throwing for 41 touchdowns and 4,500 yards in 2024, Baker Mayfield had the best year of his career and comes in at no. 5 in our NFC QB power rankings approaching the 2025 NFL Draft.
4. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
Jordan Love is so close, man. It feels like he and the Green Bay Packers could not be closer to being great in this league. They won 11 games in 2024 and are not there yet, but I have to imagine that they are going to figure this thing out soon. He is fourth in the NFC in our QB power rankings.
3. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
Jared Goff is an elite pocket passer who also benefits from playing on a loaded offense. He is the third-best QB in our latest power rankings and has revived his career with the Detroit Lions over the last few seasons.
2. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels is absolutely this good and is on the cusp of being truly elite. He helped the Washington Commanders win 14 total games in 2024, including the playoffs, and there is no reason to believe this team cannot make it to the Super Bowl in the 2025 NFL Season.
1. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford is still slinging it at his old age, and he is still the best quarterback in the NFC ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. It is unclear just how much longer Stafford plans on playing, but he and the Los Angeles Rams do have a contending team on their hands, and it would not shock me to see them deep in the playoffs once again. Stafford is first in our QB power rankings.