Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) practices before the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The reigning MVP is set up to be the best QB in the league once again. The offense runs through him, his main weapons are all returning and WR Keon Coleman could take big step forward in year two.
2. Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets off a pass during first half action during the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025.
He arguably could have won MVP last year, and he puts up MVP numbers every season.
3. Patrick Mahomes
Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass after faking a handoff to running back Isiah Pacheco (10) against the Detroit Lions during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mahomes could be number one on any of these lists, but he simply just isn’t as dynamic as Jackson or Allen.
4. Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1), quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) take the field as captains for the coin toss before the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
He is probbaly the best in the pocket QB in the NFL right now, and having Chase and Higgins to throw the football too only improve his outlook.
5. Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Hurts in underrated because people like to suggest that he was carried by the Eagles defense, offensive line and Saquon. However, those people need to watch more film, because Hurts makes big plays constantly.
6. Jayden Daniels
Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Right now, Jayden Daniels is Lamar Jackson Jr. He can do everything Lamar can do, he just needs to show it for more than one season.
7. Matthew Stafford
Jan 19, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play at the one of scrimmage against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
He has plenty of arm talent, but it is his experience and football IQ that make him one of the best in the league still.
8. Baker Mayfield
Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws against Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) during the second quarter of a NFC wild card playoff at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
He is coming off a career season and helped lead the Bucs to another divisional crown. He has a laoded offense around him, and even though the Bucs lost their offensive coordinator, Baker is a gamer.
9. Jared Goff
From left, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), quarterback Jared Goff (16) and offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68), ready to take the field against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
Goff might be controversial on this list, because we really don’t know what we will see from him without Ben Johnson. All the pieces are still in place on offense though, and Goff knows how to run that offense.
10. Justin Herbert
Dec 28, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) against the New England Patriots in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
They want to protect him by running the football more, but when he is asked to throw, Herbert has elite skills. The only thing holding him back is a lack of good pass catchers, with the exception of Ladd McConkey.
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