NFL quarterback rankings, Week 1: Patrick Mahomes sets the pace
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Josh Allen. player. QB. Buffalo Bills. 18. 16
2019 stats: 3,089 yards | 58.8 completion % | 20 TDs | 9 INTs | 6.7 YPA | 49.4 QBR
Nobody is under more pressure this season than Allen. The Buffalo Bills are AFC East favorites, have a terrific roster and fans starved for success. If Allen holds them back, he’ll be in hot water. The completion rate and YPA must drastically improve. For now, he ranks here due to his penchant for big plays and mobility.
Pick Analysis. QB. San Francisco 49ers. Scouting Report. Jimmy Garoppolo. 17. player. 42
2019 stats: 3,978 yards | 69.1 completion % | 27 TDs | 13 INTs | 8.4 YPA | 60.8 QBR
Garoppolo is fine when the running games humming and he can create off play-action. Luckily for him, Kyle Shanahan’s offense is perfect for his limited skill set. The 49ers can’t rely on Garoppolo to win games consistently, but he’ll manage them to wins.
Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. player. 51. QB. Los Angeles Rams. Jared Goff. 16
2019 stats: 4,638 yards | 62.9 completion % | 22 TDs | 16 INTs | 7.4 YPA | 50.6 QBR
Who is the real Goff? Last year, Goff regressed from MVP candidate to middling starter once the offensive line declined and Todd Gurley became a paperweight. Unfortunately for Goff, the Rams didn’t upgrade the line and are relying significantly on rookies Cam Akers and Van Jefferson to produce.
QB. Ryan Tannehill. Tennessee Titans. 15. player. 35. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
2019 stats: 2,742 yards | 70.3 completion % | 22 TDs | 6 INTs | 9.6 YPA | 64.2 QBR
Can Tannehill repeat his success in Tennessee after what was a magical year? Frankly, it was a stark outlier compared to his time with the Miami Dolphins. If the small sample proves the new trend, Tannehill will be a top-10 quarterback this season.
Pick Analysis. Arizona Cardinals. Kyler Murray. 14. player. Scouting Report. QB. 32
2019 stats: 3,722 yards | 64.6 completion % | 20 TDs | 12 INTs | 6.9 YPA | 57.7 QBR
Nothing but upside with Murray. The Arizona Cardinals landed DeAndre Hopkins this offseason and with a year of experience for both Murray and head coach Kliff Kingsbury, there’s reason for ample optimism. Murray projects as a darkhorse MVP candidate.