Josh Allen tops the 2026 NFL starting quarterback rankings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The 2026 NFL season opens with Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills ranked as the league's top starting quarterback. This ranking, reflecting both past performance and projected play for the upcoming season, places Allen ahead of Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow. Mahomes enters the season recovering from a knee injury that shortened his 2025 campaign, while Burrow looks to overcome durability issues. Other top-ranked players include Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, and Caleb Williams. These rankings evaluate all 32 Week 1 starters as teams begin their pursuit of a Super Bowl title.
- •Josh Allen holds the number one ranking among 2026 NFL starting quarterbacks.
- •Patrick Mahomes is ranked second while returning from a knee injury.
- •Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson occupy the third and fourth spots respectively.
- •The rankings assess all 32 starting quarterbacks based on performance and potential for the 2026 season.
- 1:44 PMNFL News — NFL QB rankings, Week 1: Ranking all 32 starters entering 2026 season - NFL.com
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — NFL quarterback rankings: The best and worst starting QBs for 2026, ranked 1-32
"With the 2026 NFL season upon us, Nick Shook ranks each team's quarterback, from 1 to 32, heading into Week 1. Who ranks above reigning MVP Matthew Stafford? Is Caleb Williams ready to build on his breakout campaign?
"Here's how all 32 starting QBs for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season stack up against each other, from the elite franchise passers to the shakiest bridge options.
Sources
External links- NFL NewsSep 9, 2026, 1:44 PMNFL QB rankings, Week 1: Ranking all 32 starters entering 2026 season - NFL.com
With the 2026 NFL season upon us, Nick Shook ranks each team's quarterback, from 1 to 32, heading into Week 1. Who ranks above reigning MVP Matthew Stafford? Is Caleb Williams ready to build on his breakout campaign?
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:22 PMNFL quarterback rankings: The best and worst starting QBs for 2026, ranked 1-32
Here's how all 32 starting QBs for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season stack up against each other, from the elite franchise passers to the shakiest bridge options.
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