We are seeing a year of renaissance at the quarterback position. Some of the NFL’s top quarterbacks this season – Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and Daniel Jones – were castaways from other teams and have found new life in new uniforms. It will be curious to see how these passers perform down the stretch and/or in the playoffs. Here are my top 15 quarterbacks in the NFL going into Week 10
15. Caleb Williams
Williams was sacked nine times in Chicago's loss to the New England Patriots
Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images | Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Williams is still nowhere near a finished product at the QB position, but he balled out on Sunday against the awful Bengals defense. He threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns in a barn-burner of a game.
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14. Jaxson Dart
The Giants are bad, sure, but Dart isn’t the reason why. The impressive rookie has totaled 15 touchdowns against just three interceptions so far this season.
13. Daniel Jones
For the first time this season, Jones played a truly terrible game. He threw three interceptions while being sacked five times in a road loss to the Steelers.
12. Dak Prescott
Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Following an explosive run of form, Prescott has regressed to the mean with consecutive stinkers. In a frustrating home loss to the lowly Cardinals, Prescott threw one touchdown to one interception.
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11. Justin Herbert
Herbert moves up by default on this list, as he’s still struggling to avoid costly turnovers. He threw a pick-six against the lowly Titans, although he did bounce back to throw two touchdowns and lead Los Angeles to victory.
10. Jordan Love
Love is still searching for the consistency that has evaded him throughout his entire career. In an awful loss at home to the Panthers, Love threw no touchdowns and an ugly interception.
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9. Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12. Credit: © Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Let’s give this guy the respect he deserves as one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks this season. Darnold shredded the overmatched Commanders’ defense in Week 9 with 330 passing yards and four touchdowns, although he also threw an interception.
8. Jared Goff
Goff had a solid game on paper in Week 9, throwing for 284 yards and two touchdowns. However, he was unable to lead the Lions to a victory against the Vikings at home in a somewhat surprising outcome.
7. Drake Maye
Maye continues to carry the Pats offense on his back, although he wasn’t at his best this past week. He threw for 259 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in a narrow win over the Falcons at home.
6. Jalen Hurts
Oct 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Like Mayfield, Hurts was also on bye in Week 9. With 20 total TDs against just two turnovers, few quarterbacks have been as effective as Hurts this season.
5. Patrick Mahomes
Mahomes struggled massively in a disappointing loss to Buffalo this week. He completed just 44% of his passes while throwing no touchdowns and an interception.
4. Baker Mayfield
Mayfield moves up by default after Mahomes’ poor performance last week. A bye in Week 9 could help him return to his elite early-season form.
3. Matthew Stafford
Conclusion
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
For the second straight week, Stafford absolutely fried his opposing defense, throwing for 281 yards and four touchdowns in a romp over the Saints. On the year, he’s thrown 21 touchdowns against just two interceptions.
2. Lamar Jackson
As soon as he returned to action, Jackson reestablished himself among the NFL’s elite at the position. In a romp over the Dolphins, Lamar threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns on just 23 pass attempts.
1. Josh Allen
Sep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs against the Miami Dolphins in the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Allen showed up when the lights were brightest this week, leading the Bills to a huge victory at home over the Chiefs. He completed nearly 90% of his passes while racking up 292 total yards and three total touchdowns.
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