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NFL QB Index, Week 14: Brock Purdy storms into top five; Jake Browning vaults up rankings

Emerging star Brock Purdy soars into rarefied air in Nick Shook's QB Index. Meanwhile, journeyman-turned-starter Jake Browning gets a healthy bump after guiding the Bengals to a thrilling win. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32, heading into Week 14.
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NFL QB Index, Week 13: Russell Wilson knocking on door of top 10; Jordan Love rising

There's a new player atop Nick Shook's QB Index heading into Week 13. Plus, how high does Russell Wilson rise after leading the Broncos to a fifth straight win? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 12: Trevor Lawrence rising; Russell Wilson jumps into top 15

Trevor Lawrence is on the rise in Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 12. How far did Russell Wilson's resilience carry him up the list? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 11: Dak Prescott earns highest ranking of 2023; Josh Allen tumbles out of top 10

Cowboys star Dak Prescott reaches a new high in Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 11, while the Bills' Josh Allen hits a new low. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 10: C.J. Stroud leapfrogs Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence

How high does C.J. Stroud rise in Nick Shook's QB Index after a historic Week 9 performance? Where does Joshua Dobbs land coming off his heroic Vikings debut? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

NFL QB Index, Week 9: Jalen Hurts back on top; Patrick Mahomes slips to No. 3

Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott are trending up in the QB Index heading into their highly anticipated Week 9 matchup. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes is moving in the opposite direction. Check out Nick Shook's full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back and looks to throw a pass during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the 49ers, 22-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)

NFL QB Index, Week 8: Patrick Mahomes vaults back to No. 1; Kirk Cousins closing in on top five

Which player leads Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 8? Plus, how high does Kirk Cousins rise after leading the Vikings to a prime-time victory over the 49ers? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

NFL QB Index, Week 7: Tua Tagovailoa returns to No. 1; Matthew Stafford enters top five

There's a new player in the top five of Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 7. Plus, Tua Tagovailoa is back in the No. 1 spot heading into his matchup with the Eagles. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

NFL QB Index, Week 6: Jalen Hurts soars to No. 1; Brock Purdy knocking on door of top five

There's a new No. 1 in Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 6. Plus, Brock Purdy reaches the doorstep of the top five. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after rushing for an 11 yard touchdown during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

NFL QB Index, Week 5: Josh Allen claims No. 1 spot; Dak Prescott trending up

There's a new player at the top of Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 5. Plus, Dak Prescott returns to the top 10. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) runs onto the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)

NFL QB Index, Week 4: Tua Tagovailoa vaults Patrick Mahomes to take No. 1 spot

There's a change at the top of Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 4. Plus, a rookie passer is surging up the board. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) shake hands post game of an NFL football game Sunday August 17, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)

NFL QB Index, Week 3: Sam Howell vaults into top 15; Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts slip

How high did the Commanders' Sam Howell climb in Nick Shook's QB1 rankings entering Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season? See the complete pecking order, 1-32.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gestures after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

NFL QB Index, Week 2: Tua Tagovailoa soars into top five; Jordan Love surges in rankings

All but three players are on the move in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings heading into Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) rolls out and looks to throw a pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 26-17. (Ryan Kang via AP)

NFL QB Index, Week 1: 2023 season begins with Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts on top

With the 2023 NFL season upon us, Nick Shook ranks each team's quarterback, from 1 to 32, heading into Week 1. Is Jalen Hurts ready to build on a stellar 2022?
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NFL QB Index: Who headlines a way-too-early list of MVP candidates under center? Check out my top 10!

The free agency frenzy's in the rearview mirror, the draft is in the books -- and the schedule is out. So ... would 2023 award prognostication feel premature? No chance! Marc Sessler provides his Way Too Early Top 10 QB Candidates For MVP?
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NFL QB Index: Ranking all 68 starting quarterbacks from the 2022 NFL season

Marc Sessler evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2022 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 68. 
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All-time Super Bowl QB rankings: Where do Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts land?

Gregg Rosenthal provides a pecking order for the 66 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. How high has Patrick Mahomes climbed? Where does Jalen Hurts rank in his debut? 
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Tom Brady landing spots: Raiders, Dolphins, 49ers among potential fits in 2023

Might Tom Brady reunite with Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas for the 2023 NFL season? What about a partnership with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco? Marc Sessler ponders a handful of potential fits for the G.O.A.T.
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2023 NFL offseason quarterback market preview: Which teams are in need? Who could be available?

Which NFL teams are in need of a quarterback? Which big-name signal-callers could be on the move in the coming months? And what's going on with one of the game's most electrifying players? Marc Sessler previews the 2023 offseason QB market.
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NFL QB Index: Ranking all 32 teams' primary starting quarterbacks at the end of the 2022 regular season

With the 2022 NFL regular season in the books, Marc Sessler ranks the starting quarterbacks for all 32 teams. Where do breakout studs like Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence and Jalen Hurts slot in?
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NFL QB Index, Week 18: Tom Brady rises to No. 7; Jared Goff cracks top 10 for first time this season

How high does Tom Brady climb in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after last week's big performance? Plus, Jared Goff hits the top 10 for the first time this season. See the full pecking order, 1-32, heading into Week 18.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

NFL QB Index, Week 17: Kirk Cousins back in top 10; Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold trending up

Can anyone stop the Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson connection in crunch time? Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold in a good place again? See the complete Week 17 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, left, throws a pass to wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

NFL QB Index, Week 16: Trevor Lawrence skyrockets into top 10; Tom Brady tumbles

Where does Marc Sessler slot Jaguars budding star Trevor Lawrence in his updated quarterback rankings? See the complete Week 16 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates with teammates after running for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

NFL QB Index, Week 15: San Francisco 49ers rookie Brock Purdy soars into top half of rankings

Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. Where does 49ers rookie Brock Purdy slot in after beating Tom Brady in his first NFL start? Check out the full pecking order, 1-32.