# TIERS: Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Lamar Jackson & Joe Burrow ELEVATE QB Rankings

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Published: 2026-07-20T10:42:51+00:00
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NFL quarterback rankings ignite debate: Can teams win big without a “10 out of 10” signal-caller? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs tier all 32 starting QBs, weighing elite arms like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Matthew Stafford, and Josh Allen. The conversation spotlights how youth, aging, and potential shape the quarterback hierarchy, with surprise nods for names like Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, and Dak Prescott among the top tiers. Key talking points include the future trajectories of Drake Maye and Sam Darnold, questions surrounding veterans like Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers, and the viability of young passers such as Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, and Jayden Daniels. As the hosts dissect each tier, they challenge assumptions on what makes a QB a true franchise cornerstone, analyze the impact of supporting casts, and reveal which teams may be on the brink—or stuck in a holding pattern—heading into the next NFL season.

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