Matthew Stafford named Tier 1 quarterback in CBS Sports rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Matthew Stafford has been ranked among the top quarterbacks for the upcoming 2026 NFL season by CBS Sports. This recognition follows his 2025 MVP campaign and Super Bowl victory during the 2021 season, solidifying his Hall of Fame candidacy. Stafford's performance included leading the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns last year, along with a notable 88-yard touchdown pass to Tutu Atwell. He joins elite company in the top tier, alongside MVPs Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow.
- •Stafford was named a Tier 1 quarterback for 2026.
- •He won the MVP award in 2025 and a Super Bowl in 2021.
- •Stafford led the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns last season.
- •He threw an 88-yard touchdown pass in 2025, the longest of the season.
- •Other top quarterbacks in his tier include Mahomes, Allen, and Jackson.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Matthew Stafford listed as Tier 1 quarterback in new rankings
"Matthew Stafford was ranked in the upper echelon of quarterbacks in CBS Sports' latest rankings for the 2026 season.
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