NFL starting QBs ranked by analytics before 2026 season

Key Points:

• A new quarterback ranking model for the 2026 NFL season has been released, evaluating QBs across six key areas: Offensive Impact, Accuracy, Explosive Plays, Scoring, Lack of Turnovers, and Clutch performance, with an additional "Tilt" factor to adjust for aberrant seasons.
• The rankings use a league-wide scoring system where 5 is average, 8-10 is significantly above average, and 1-3 is significantly below average, heavily based on 2025 season performance and career tilt adjustments.
• Josh Allen ranks highest overall, followed by Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford, while notable QBs like Patrick Mahomes and Malik Willis have their rankings adjusted significantly by the tilt factor.
• The model has limitations, particularly for quarterbacks with fewer NFL starts, such as Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart, whose true potential may be underrepresented, and Shedeur Sanders, whose poor 2025 performance heavily impacts his ranking.
• The rankings aim to reflect current QB performance objectively, acknowledging that real-world surprises and improvements during the upcoming season may defy model predictions.