The 32 starting quarterbacks in the NFL, ranked from best to worst

Cork GainesSep 8, 2023, 04:54 IST

Patrick Mahomes and Desmond Ridder.Michael Owens/Getty Images; Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

The 2023 NFL season is here.
More than ever, it seems that if teams want to find success, they need to find a franchise quarterback.

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The 2023 NFL season is here, and we now know which players will fill one of the most coveted jobs in the world of sports — NFL starting quarterback.

We have ranked all 32 starters entering the season. While there is no surprise that Patrick Mahomes tops the list, there are a lot of QBs who need to prove themselves this season or face being replaced.

1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

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2. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen.AP Photo/Joshua Bessex

3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow.AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

4. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts.AP Photo/David Becker

5. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson.AP Photo/Nick Wass

6. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert.AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

7. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence.AP Photo/Gary McCullough

8. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers.Nick Cammett/Getty Images

9. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins.AP Photo/Paul Sancya

10. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns

Deshaun Watson.Nick Cammett / Stringer

11. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott.Getty/Tom Pennington

12. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa.Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

13. Justin Fields, Chicago Bears

Justin Fields.Nam Y. Huh/AP Images

14. Daniel Jones, New York Giants

Daniel Jones.AP Photo/Rich Schultz

15. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions

Jared Goff.Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini

16. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford.AP Photo/Zach Bolinger

17. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks

Geno Smith.AP Photo/Justin Berl

18. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints

Derek Carr.AP Photo/Matthew Hinton

19. Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos

Russell Wilson.Jack Dempsey/AP Images

20. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy.AP Photo/Tony Avelar

21. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans

Ryan Tannehill.AP Photo/Mark Zaleski

22. Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh Steelers

Kenny Pickett.AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

23. Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts

Anthony Richardson.Michael Owens/Getty Images

24. Mac Jones, New England Patriots

Mac Jones.Noah K. Murray/AP Images

25. Jimmy Garoppolo, Las Vegas Raiders

Jimmy Garoppolo.AP Photo/John Locher

26. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

Bryce Young.Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

27. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers

Jordan Love.Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

28. CJ Stroud, Houston Texans

CJ Stroud.Logan Riely/Getty Images

29. Sam Howell, Washington Commanders

Sam Howell.AP Photo/Nick Wass

30. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield.Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images

31. Desmond Ridder, Atlanta Falcons

Desmond Ridder.Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

32. Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray.Norm Hall/Getty Images

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