Aaron Rodgers ranks behind Baker Mayfield in NFL week 1 power list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enters his final NFL season ranked 18th in CBS Sports’ latest quarterback power rankings. The 42-year-old veteran sits one position behind Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield in the assessment. Analysts noted that while Rodgers lacks the mobility of his earlier career, he maintained a 24-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio during the 2025 season. The rankings acknowledge his continued arm strength and efficiency while highlighting uncertainty regarding his physical status for the current year. Rodgers is playing his final season under coach Mike McCarthy in a West Coast offensive system. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers secured Mayfield for the future through a recent three-year, $165 million contract extension, ending speculation that he might join the Steelers in 2027.
- •Aaron Rodgers enters his final NFL season as the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- •CBS Sports ranks Rodgers 18th among starting quarterbacks for week 1.
- •Baker Mayfield holds the 17th spot in the current rankings.
- •The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Mayfield to a three-year, $165 million contract extension.
- •Pittsburgh is evaluating Drew Allar and Will Howard as potential successors for the 2027 season.
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers Behind Baker Mayfield in Week 1 QB Rankings
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