Even in defeat, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen showed why he’s elite, accounting for more than 400 total yards against the defending champs.
Our 2021 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Tuesday morning throughout the regular season, and we use a sliding scale incorporating current and past performances, with the former meaning more as the year goes on.
2021 stats: 574 yards | 53.3 comp % | 3 TD | 4 INT | 5.5 YPA | 21.2 QBR
LW: 32
New York football is a therapist’s retirement plan at this point. Just turn off the TV and do something more fun like jamming a tuning fork into your ear.
2021 stats: 1,741 yards | 56.1 comp % | 6 TD | 11 INT | 6.1 YPA | 24.0 QBR
LW: 31
See above.
2021 stats: 495 yards | 58.6 comp % | 2 TD | 5 INT | 7.1 YPA | 44.8 QBR
LW: 30
Hill isn’t good, but he’s a better option than Trevor Siemian for the injury-ravaged Saints.
2021 stats: 467 yards | 58.7 comp % | 3 TD | 3 INT | 6.2 YPA | 34.4 QBR
LW: 29
Newton, P.J. Walker and Sam Darnold. Perhaps the saddest trio in the game right now.
2021 stats: 1,737 yards | 65.8 comp % | 8 TD | 8 INT | 6.4 YPA | 29.4 QBR
LW: NA
The Texans actually got a 300-yard game from Mills against Seattle. He’s not the future, but he could be a decent backup.
2021 stats: 2,735 yards | 58.2 comp % | 9 TD | 14 INT | 5.9 YPA | 32.2 QBR
LW: 25
What the Jaguars are doing to Lawrence with this offense is criminal. He hasn’t been good, but the coaching is ruining this kid.
2021 stats: 1,585 yards | 57.6 comp % | 6 TD | 10 INT | 6.9 YPA | 27.2 QBR
LW: NA
Fields essentially has to go into God mode every play because the Bears can’t block or coach. Otherwise, going great.
2021 stats: 2,791 yards | 66.2 comp % | 14 TD | 8 INT | 6.4 YPA | 31.5 QBR
LW: 26
Goff is the epitome of being a product of your environment. Unfortunately for him, he’s surrounded by the worst supporting cast in football.
2021 stats: 3,066 yards | 65.3 comp % | 19 TD | 7 INT | 6.7 YPA | 43.4 QBR
LW: 24
Roethlisberger is turning back time in fourth quarters lately, but the first three quarters, unfortunately for Pittsburgh, are still played in 2021.
2021 stats: 2,603 yards | 62.8 comp % | 13 TD | 7 INT | 7.6 YPA | 39.3 QBR
LW: 22
Mayfield didn’t throw for 50 yards against the Ravens in the second half. His struggles are continuing.
2021 stats: 2,931 yards | 66.5 comp % | 19 TD | 12 INT | 7.0 YPA | 46.6 QBR
LW: 20
That might have been the worst effort of Heinicke’s career. The Cowboys crushed him.
2021 stats: 2,435 yards | 60.1 comp % | 13 TD | 8 INT | 6.9 YPA | 48.5 QBR
LW: NA
Coming off their bye, the Eagles have a real shot at the playoffs. They need Hurts to be at his multi-dimensional best.
2021 stats: 2,954 yards | 67.6 comp % | 18 TD | 7 INT | 7.3 YPA | 48.7 QBR
LW: 21
Bridgewater is a stop-gap option, but a respectable one. He’s helped to keep Denver in the hunt for a playoff spot.
2021 stats: 1,945 yards | 70.9 comp % | 12 TD | 6 INT | 7.1 YPA | 57.7 QBR
LW: 19
Tagovailoa has been managing the game for Miami’s offense with short, easy throws. To get into the postseason, he’ll need to up the degree of difficulty.
2021 stats: 3,104 yards | 68.1 comp % | 17 TD | 11 INT | 6.9 YPA | 49.2 QBR
LW: 18
Name three skill-position players on the Falcons. Exactly. Somehow, Ryan is playing decent football and Atlanta is 6-7.
2021 stats: 2,965 yards | 65.7 comp % | 14 TD | 13 INT | 7.1 YPA | 54.2 QBR
LW: 16
Tannehill is really struggling without A.J. Brown and Derrick Henry, but the Titans faced the Jaguars, who aren’t a football team. Next up, the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
2021 stats: 2,937 yards | 66.7 comp % | 17 TD | 8 INT | 8.4 YPA | 54.3 QBR
LW: 17
Garoppolo almost threw a crushing, game-ending pick-six to Jessie Bates. But the ball was dropped, and the Niners made the plays to win in overtime.
2021 stats: 2,320 yards | 66.6 comp % | 16 TD | 4 INT | 8.0 YPA | 51.6 QBR
LW: 15
Wilson isn’t getting much credit for yesterday. There are some college quarterbacks who could light up the Texans.
2021 stats: 2,948 yards | 63.3 comp % | 22 TD | 5 INT | 7.0 YPA | 58.6 QBR
LW: 14
Wentz gets the Patriots on Saturday with both teams out of their bye weeks. It’s a huge opportunity on national TV to showcase his talents.
2021 stats: 3,926 yards | 68.3 comp % | 18 TD | 10 INT | 7.9 YPA | 54.4 QBR
LW: 12
Carr had no chance behind the myth that is the Raiders’ offensive line. He was under duress all day, and it led to a 48-9 blowout loss to Kansas City.
2021 stats: 2,869 yards | 70.3 comp % | 16 TD | 8 INT | 7.5 YPA | 52.6 QBR
LW: 13
Jones will face the Colts and Bills over the next two weeks. Can he make the requisite throws should New England need to come back?
2021 stats: 2,882 yards | 64.4 comp % | 16 TD | 13 INT | 7.5 YPA | 49.8 QBR
LW: 10
Hopefully Jackson’s ankle is alright after needing to be carted off in Cleveland. Without him, the Ravens won’t make the playoffs.
2021 stats: 3,569 yards | 66.9 comp % | 27 TD | 5 INT | 7.5 YPA | 54.9 QBR
LW: 9
Cousins was largely terrible against the Steelers, helping t almost completely blow a 29-0 lead. f Minnesota is to make the playoffs, he needs to be terrific.
2021 stats: 3,483 yards | 68.8 comp % | 25 TD | 14 INT | 8.4 YPA | 49.4 QBR
LW: 11
Burrow was magnificent down the stretch against the 49ers, until Cincinnati decided to effectively sit on the ball in overtime. Brutal coaching job in that moment.
2021 stats: 3,381 yards | 67.9 comp % | 24 TD | 10 INT | 7.4 YPA | 45.9 QBR
LW: 7
Prescott wasn’t great against Washington, but for the season, he’s played tremendous football. He’ll give the Cowboys a chance in January.
2021 stats: 3,524 yards | 65.8 comp % | 28 TD | 11 INT | 7.1 YPA | 57.5 QBR
LW: 8
Nobody has played a better game this year than Allen gave Buffalo on Sunday. Despite losing 33-27 in overtime to Tampa Bay, Allen went for 300+ passing yards, 100+ rushing yards and three touchdowns. He had no offensive line, no rushing attack and a wobbly defense, and almost won the game by himself.
2021 stats: 3,822 yards | 67.1 comp % | 30 TD | 11 INT | 7.6 YPA | 67.5 QBR
LW: 6
Just watch this play. Enough said.
2021 stats: 3,642 yards | 65.5 comp % | 27 TD | 12 INT | 7.3 YPA | 57.3 QBR
LW: 5
Mahomes was excellent on Sunday, throwing a pair of touchdowns and only having four incompletions before being lifted in the fourth quarter. Now, can the Chiefs score points against someone other than the Raiders?
2021 stats: 2,782 yards | 72.7 comp % | 19 TD | 9 INT | 8.9 YPA | 65.7 QBR
LW: 3
Murray was awesome at times, and had some bad misfires at others. He was the reason the Cardinals stayed around against the Rams, but also a huge reason why they lost.
2021 stats: 3,898 yards | 66.7 comp % | 33 TD | 9 INT | 8.2 YPA | 66.0 QBR
LW: 4
Stafford notched what might have been the biggest win of his career on Monday, lifting the Rams to 9-4. He was sensational, throwing a bevy of tight-window throws deep down the field.
2021 stats: 3,219 yards | 67.3 comp % | 27 TD | 4 INT | 7.9 YPA | 65.0 QBR
LW: 2
Rodgers threw for four touchdowns against the Bears, absolutely carving them up. Green Bay has the best roster in football, topped by a superb quarterback.
2021 stats: 4,134 yards | 68.2 comp % | 36 TD | 10 INT | 7.5 YPA | 67.6 QBR
LW: 1
Brady’s touchdown pass to Mike Evans on Sunday was one of the more incredible lasers you’ll see, and the damn guy is 44 years old.