Matthew Stafford ranked fifth among NFL quarterbacks by PFF
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Matthew Stafford is ranked as the fifth-best starting quarterback by Pro Football Focus as he prepares for the 2026 season. Despite winning the MVP award and leading in passing grades, Stafford trails quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. PFF's rankings consider Stafford's surrounding talent, including a strong rushing attack and top receivers. Mixed opinions arise over whether his favorable situation unjustly impacts his ranking. The analysis highlights concerns about interception rates and luck impacting Stafford's performance over the past two seasons.
- •Matthew Stafford ranked fifth among NFL QBs by PFF
- •Leads league with 91.7 passing grade
- •Context includes strong offensive support from Rams
- •Concerns about Stafford's interception luck persist
- •Stafford is the reigning MVP heading into 2026
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Matthew Stafford can’t escape disrespect after new PFF rankings
"PFF only ranks Stafford as the fifth-best starting QB ahead of the 2026 campaign
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