The start of the NFL season is always full of surprises, from unexpected game results, injuries to star players, up and down player performances, and questionable coaching decisions.
Franchise quarterbacks produced this initial mixed bag and the week 1 rankings reflect it.
Week 1 quarterback rankings:
- Patrick Mahomes
- Justin Herbert
- Russell Wilson
- Ryan Tannehill
- Josh Allen
- Kirk Cousins
- Lamar Jackson
- Geno Smith
- Jalen Hurts
- Jameis Winston
- Marcus Mariota
- Carson Wentz
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Kyler Murray
- Trevor Lawrence
- Davis Mills
- Matt Ryan
- Tom Brady
- Jared Goff
- Jacoby Brissett
- Mac Jones
- Daniel Jones
- Baker Mayfield
- Justin Fields
- Joe Flacco
- Mitch Trubisky
- Derek Carr
- Aaron Rodgers
- Joe Burrow
- Cooper Rush
- Trey Lance
- Matt Stafford
- Dak Prescott
Here is a full breakdown (and calculations) of the rankings:
Objective Quarterbacking 