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NFL QB Index: Ranking all 62 starting QBs of the 2021 NFL season

Gregg Rosenthal evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2021 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 62. Did MVP Aaron Rodgers finish No. 1? Where did Joe Burrow land after a brilliant postseason run?

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All-time Super Bowl QB rankings: Where do Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow slot in?

Gregg Rosenthal provides a pecking order for the 65 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. Where do Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow rank on this list of esteemed passers?

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Don't forget about Joe! Burrow's right there with Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen in AFC QB battle royal

In the wake of an all-time duel, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are being heralded as the future of football. But Gregg Rosenthal says another rising star is right there in the AFC quarterbacking battle royal.

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Offseason QB market preview: Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, Derek Carr among compelling names

What's in store for the NFL's offseason quarterback market? Gregg Rosenthal anticipates more activity this time around, with juicy names like Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa and Derek Carr up for potential relocation.

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NFL QB Index: Ranking all 32 teams' primary starting quarterbacks at the end of the 2021 regular season

With the 2021 regular season in the books, Gregg Rosenthal ranks the primary starting quarterbacks from all 32 teams. So ... who claims the No. 1 spot: Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers?
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gestures while under center during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

NFL QB Index, Week 18: Matthew Stafford remains a roller-coaster ride, while Joe Burrow hits top three

In this edition of the QB Index, Gregg Rosenthal says Matthew Stafford is playing like ... Matthew Stafford. Plus, Joe Burrow hits rarefied air. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 17: Joe Burrow and Josh Allen hit top five, while Kyler Murray tumbles

In this week's edition of the QB Index, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen hit the top five, while Kyler Murray takes a tumble. Check out Gregg Rosenthal's full rankings of the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates running back Aaron Jones' touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

NFL QB Index, Week 16: Aaron Rodgers hits No. 1 for the first time this season! Joe Burrow eyeing top five

In the latest edition of the QB Index, Aaron Rodgers hits the No. 1 spot for the very first time this season! Plus, Joe Burrow closes in on the top five. Check out Gregg Rosenthal's full rankings of the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks.
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NFL QB Index, Week 15: Tom Brady-Aaron Rodgers MVP race? Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert still viable

In this edition of the QB Index, Gregg Rosenthal says Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers currently headline the NFL MVP race, but two young guns could swoop in and steal the hardware with a hot finish. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 14: Patrick Mahomes exits top 10; Tua Tagovailoa earns his highest ranking of 2021

How far does Patrick Mahomes fall in this installment of the QB Index? What is the key to Tua Tagovailoa's recent success? Check out Gregg Rosenthal's full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 13: Lamar Jackson vexes; Russell Wilson tumbles

What to make of Lamar Jackson? How bad are things looking for Russell Wilson? Gregg Rosenthal puts every signal-caller in order in his latest QB Index. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 12: Aaron Rodgers returns to top three; Josh Allen takes a dip

In the latest installment of Gregg Rosenthal's QB Index, Aaron Rodgers vaults back into the top three while Josh Allen takes a dip. There's a change at the top of the board, too. Check out the full quarterback rankings.
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones after a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)

NFL QB Index, Week 11: Mac Jones just keeps rising, while Dak Prescott reclaims the No. 1 spot

In the latest installment of Gregg Rosenthal's QB Index, rookie Mac Jones just keeps rising up the board, while there's a change at the top. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 10: Tom Brady reclaims No. 1 spot; Matt Ryan enters top 10

Gregg Rosenthal's QB Index features a whole lot of movement at midseason, particularly in the top 10 slots. So, who sits on top? Which rookie jumped up six spots? And which former top-three pick is holding up the rear?
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NFL QB Index, Week 9: Matthew Stafford hits top five! What should we expect from Jordan Love?

In the latest installment of Gregg Rosenthal's quarterback rankings, Matthew Stafford soars into the top five. Plus, a quick preview of what to expect on Sunday from the Jordan Love-led Packers.
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Mo., in this Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, file photo. The Chiefs are tied for the most turnovers in the league after two fumbles and two interceptions last week. Washington's defense is perhaps in the most trouble facing Patrick Mahomes with the quarterback looking to atone for his recent mistakes. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

NFL QB Index, Week 8: Patrick Mahomes plummets

Patrick Mahomes leads the league in picks and Kansas City's a sub-.500 team. Where does this leave the Chiefs superstar among his passing brethren? Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's starting QBs, 1-32.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Cowboys won 20-17. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

NFL QB Index, Week 7: Dak Prescott hits No. 1 spot

Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's starting QBs, 1-32 -- and with Tom Brady dropping a spot, there's a new king of the quarterbacking realm! Meanwhile, Justin Herbert slides after his worst game of the 2021 season.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrambles for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers won 47-42. (Michael Yanow via AP)

NFL QB Index, Week 6: Justin Herbert coming for No. 1 spot; Zach Wilson looks lost

Is anyone outplaying second-year star Justin Herbert? Did rookie Zach Wilson just hit bottom on the international stage? Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's starting quarterbacks, 1-32.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) applauses before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

NFL QB Index, Week 5: Kyler Murray surges to No. 1

Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks with a brand new No. 1. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts shoots up the board while Ben Roethlisberger continues to plummet.
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NFL QB Index, Week 4: Dak Prescott and Derek Carr fly up rankings, while rookies continue to struggle

Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks, with Dak Prescott and Derek Carr soaring into the top three. Meanwhile, the 2021 rookie class is experiencing a rude awakening.
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NFL QB Index, Week 3: Tom Brady claims top spot, while Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson bottom out

Gregg Rosenthal provides a fresh ranking of all 32 starting quarterbacks, and there's a new No. 1! Meanwhile, Kyler Murray continues to fly up the board with special play, while the top two picks of the 2021 NFL Draft bottom out.
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NFL QB Index, Week 2: Tom Brady just gets better with age, while Trevor Lawrence shows his youth

With the first week of the 2021 season in the books, how do the NFL's starting quarterbacks stack up against each other? Gregg Rosenthal provides updated rankings, 1-32, with 44-year-old Tom Brady and 21-year-old Trevor Lawrence moving in opposite directions.
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NFL QB Index, Week 1: Ranking all 32 starters entering 2021 season

Gregg Rosenthal ranks all 32 starting quarterbacks heading into the 2021 NFL season. Where does Tom Brady land in the pecking order? Who's the highest-rated rookie?
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QB Index: Ranking the 59 starting quarterbacks of the 2020 NFL season

NFL.com editors evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2020 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 59. Did winning Super Bowl LV give Tom Brady enough juice to knock MVP Aaron Rodgers from the top spot?
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