Josh Allen earns top QB ranking for Bills in ESPN analysis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills has been ranked as the best quarterback in the NFL by ESPN analyst Mike Clay. This ranking highlights Allen's dual-threat ability, which combines impressive passing statistics with elite rushing capabilities. Last season, Allen threw for 3,668 yards, 25 touchdowns, and added 14 rushing touchdowns. The Bills earned the top spot in Clay's position-by-position ranking, emphasizing Allen's significant contribution despite the team's QB depth chart not being particularly stellar. The upcoming season is anticipated to keep Allen in the MVP conversation, given his consistent performance and health.
- •Mike Clay ranks the Bills' QB room as the best in the NFL.
- •Josh Allen had 3,668 passing yards and 25 touchdowns last season.
- •Allen rushed for 579 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2025.
- •Only Derrick Henry has more rushing touchdowns than Allen over the last three seasons.
- •The ranking underscores Allen's elite status among NFL quarterbacks.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen secures well-deserved top QB ranking for Bills from ESPN
"Josh Allen has Buffalo's QB room atop the NFL, according to this ESPN analyst.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PMBomani Jones recalls Will Cain guest-hosting ‘The Right Time’ after Colin Kaepernick protest: ‘Not the time’
NFL•Aug 21, 2026, 3:38 PMChargers roster projection: Who is safe after the 49ers game?
NFL•Aug 21, 2026, 3:34 PMBengals receive bold Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins claim amid ESPN's No. 1 WR ranking
NFL•Aug 21, 2026, 3:30 PMKey matchups: Saints vs. Rams
NFL•Aug 21, 2026, 3:12 PMEagles WR room without A.J. Brown gets worrying ranking from ESPN
NFL•Aug 21, 2026, 3:01 PM3 stars from the 49ers’ preseason win: A cornerback emerges
