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Jared Goff rises to No. 1 in NFL QB Power Rankings, Mahomes drops out

CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:37 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Jared Goff rises to No. 1 in NFL QB Power Rankings, Mahomes drops out

Summary

In the Week 8 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings, Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions claims the top position after an impressive start to the season, which includes 14 touchdown passes and no interceptions. Goff leads the league in passing yards per game and passer rating. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills remains in second place, while Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers drops to third following a loss in Week 7. Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals moves up to fourth after a strong performance against the Baltimore Ravens. Patrick Mahomes has fallen out of the top ten due to a knee injury and inconsistent performances this season.

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Key Details

•Goff has 14 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions this season.
•Josh Allen is second, leading in total touchdowns with 17.
•Burrow ranks in the top five in multiple passing categories after a strong outing.
•Purdy drops to third after his team's first loss of the season.
•Mahomes is out of the top ten due to injury and recent performance.

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