NFL Power Rankings: Who is the best quarterback in each division?
NFL power rankings: Quarterbacks in the NFC East
- Jalen Hurts
- Dak Prescott
- Daniel Jones
- Sam Howell OR Jacoby Brissett
The NFC East could be one of the better divisions for quarterbacks, but the doubters also could have a field day in this one.
Jalen Hurts quieted a whole lot of the questions about him with an exceptional campaign and playoff showing. While he only threw 22 touchdowns, he added 13 on the ground, proving his dynamic ability to lead an offense. His performance in the Super Bowl will go down as one of the all-time great outings in a losing effort, making him an easy pick for No. 1 in the division.
Dak Prescott is a good quarterback. Can he become a great one? He started to look that way in 2021 with 37 touchdowns to his name, but last year he regressed. Leading the league in interceptions is not the way to assure fans that you can lead them to the promised land.
Speaking of questions about being “the guy,” Daniel Jones has entered the conversation. Jones is…fine. He delivered through the air and on the ground last year with 15 passing TDs and seven rushing. He minimized mistakes with just five interceptions. He’s just not anything special. At least not yet.
The Commanders would love to have a quarterback of Jones’ level though. They’re going into the season with either Sam Howell or Jacoby Brissett at the helm. Brissett is not getting enough credit for his admirable showing with the Browns last year but he’s not a particularly inspiring starter. Howell has one game of playing experience. Whichever QB wins the job, they’re the worst in the division.