Quarterback Power Rankings Heading Into Week 12
The number one spot remains the same, but the gap is getting closer, as the end of the season quickly approaches. Two new players join the top 10 quarterback power rankings list, one with his eyes set on the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Look below to see who made this week’s quarterback power rankings.
Rankings are based on this week’s performances and the previous week’s.
Top 10 Quarterback Power Rankings
10. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Last Week: Unranked
Matthew Stafford tied two other quarterbacks in Week 11 for the most touchdowns thrown, with four. On top of the touchdowns, he completed 18-27 passes for 295 yards and a 142.7 rating. His performance helped the Rams take down the Patriots 28-22, pushing their record to .500.
Both of Stafford’s favorite targets caught touchdown passes. Cooper Kupp caught two, one from five yards away and a deep ball for a 69-yard score. Puka Nacua also made an endzone trip with a 12-yard reception.
2024 Stats: 5-5, 66 completion percentage, 2,250 yards, 13 touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a 92.1 rating.
9. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
Last Week: 9th
This Week: Bye Week
2024 Stats: 6-4 record, 69 completion percentage, 2,429 yards, 16 touchdowns, three interceptions, 100.8 rating.
8. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
Last Week: Unranked
Bo Nix joins the top 10 for the first time this season after making his case for offensive rookie of the year against the Falcons. Nix had a rocky start to his NFL career, throwing four interceptions in his first two games, but he has played well above expectations since then.
In a dominant 38-6 win, Nix outshined the veteran Kirk Cousins. He completed 85% of his balls for 307 yards, four touchdowns, and a 145 rating, his highest rating this season. The QB from Oregon did a good job of spreading the ball out, throwing it to nine different receivers. Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, and Nate Adkins were all recipients of Nix’s touchdown passes.
2024 Stats: 6-5 record, 66 completion percentage, 2,572 yards, 10 touchdowns, six interceptions, and an 89.3 rating.
7. Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
Last Week: 4th
Jayden Daniels struggled in back-to-back weeks, and finds himself slipping into the seventh spot, after spending much of the season in the top three.
Daniels had a tough game on the road against Philly, his first time experiencing the NFC East clash. In the loss, Daniels completed 69% of his passes for 191 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and an 81.6 rating. He was ineffective on the ground, with 18 yards on seven rushes. His single touchdown went to tight end Zach Ertz from five yards out with 31 seconds remaining in the contest.
6. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
Last Week: Unranked
After throwing five interceptions last week, Jared Goff’s monster performance in Week 11 catapults him into the sixth spot. Goff and the Lions crushed the Jaguars 52-6 for their eighth straight win.
Goff completed 24 of 29 balls for 412 yards, four touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating of 158.3. This marks the third time this season he has a passer rating of 150 or more. He also had a season-high 21 rushing yards on four carries. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught two touchdowns, Jameson Willaims had a 64-yard catch and score, and backup tight end Brock Wright reeled one in.
2024 Stats: 9-1 record, 73 completion percentage, 2,538 yards, 21 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a 112.1 rating.
5. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Last Week: 8th
The Chargers win a shootout against the Bengals behind a strong passing and rushing game from Justin Herbert. The 26-year-old QB went 17-36 throwing for 297 yards, two touchdowns, and a 94.3 rating. He used his legs well, running for a team-high 65 yards on five attempts.
Herbert connected with rookie receiver, Ladd McConkey six times for 123 yards, his most yards in a game this year. Will Dissly also played a big role, catching four passes for 80 yards and a 29-yard touchdown.
2024 Stats: 7-3 record, 64 completion percentage, 2,368 yards, 14 touchdowns, one interception, and a 102.1 rating.
4. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Last Week: 5th
The Bills handed the Chiefs their first loss of the season in a 30-21 nail-biter. Josh Allen improved his regular-season record over Patrick Mahomes to 4-1.
James Cook heavily influenced Buffalo’s offense in the beginning of the game, as the halfback scored the team’s first two touchdowns. Allen left his mark on the game when the fourth quarter rolled around, finding Curtis Samuel for a 12-yard score. With time winding down in the game, it looked like the Chiefs would get the ball back, however, the Bills left their offense out on a critical 4th and 3. Allen used his legs, and scrambled for not only a first down, but a game-sealing 26-yard touchdown.
Allen finished with 27-40 throwing, 262 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and an 83.5 rating. He also added 55 yards and a score on 12 carries.
2024 Stats: 9-2 record, 64 completion percentage, 2,859 yards, 23 touchdowns, five interceptions.
3. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Last Week: 3rd
The Eagles control the top of the NFC East after a 26-18 victory over the Commanders. Philly was led by a strong rushing attack from Saquon Barkley, who had 198 total yards and two touchdowns.
Jalen Hurts also had a solid game. He completed 64% of his passes for 221 yards and an 88.5 rating. Hurts didn’t throw a touchdown, but he used the combination of his legs and a tush push to knock in a rushing touchdown from one yard out. He had 39 ground yards on top of the touchdown.
2024 Stats: 8-2 record, 69 completion percentage, 2,608 yards, 23 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 101.8 rating.
2. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Last Week: 2nd
The Bengals drop another close game after losing to the Chargers 34-27 on Sunday Night Football. Their offense continues to thrive while their defense continues to struggle.
Despite their seventh loss of the season, Joe Burrow had another MVP-caliber game. On 50 passes, he completed 28 balls for 356 yards, three touchdowns, and a 98.4 rating. Ja’Marr Chase caught two touchdowns and Tee Higgins reeled in a 42-yard deep ball on 4th and 2. Chase and Burrow have now combined for five touchdowns in the last two weeks, 12 total on the season.
2024 Stats: 4-7 record, 67 completion percentage, 3,179 yards, 28 touchdowns, four interceptions, and a 106.9 rating.
1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Last Week: 1st
Lamar Jackson holds the number one spot for the seventh straight week, but Joe Burrow is not far behind.
The Ravens traveled to Pittsburgh for a big AFC North showdown, a place Jackson has struggled in his career (1-4). The struggles continued as the Steelers edged out Baltimore 18-16 after a last-minute two-point conversion stop.
In the defeat, Lamar had his worst performance of the season. He completed just 16 passes on 33 attempts for 207 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and a 66.1 rating. Jackson was effective on the ground, running for 46 yards on four carries. His lone touchdown went to wideout Zay Flowers with just over a minute left in the game.
2024 Stats: 7-4 record, 67 completion percentage, 3,460 yards, 27 touchdowns, three interceptions, and a 117.3 rating.
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