We examine all 32 NFL teams and look at their quarterback situation over the next five years.
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article with my quarterback rankings for 2025, and Caleb Williams came in 18th on the list.
One of our WCG commenters, 73freethrows, mentioned that he would be curious to know where Caleb Williams would rank in dynasty QB rankings. I love dynasty fantasy football, and that gave me an idea.
Let’s look at all 32 NFL teams and look at their quarterback outlook for the next five years. We consider age, talent, and even the contract (less important, in my opinion, than the other two), and also take into account the support surrounding the player.
With all that in mind, we take a look and rank every NFL team, their featured quarterback, and that QB’s age at the time of publication.
1. Kansas City Chiefs- Patrick Mahomes (Age 29)
Patrick Mahomes turns 30 this year, and it’s fair if people want to start knocking him down a peg or two in the rankings. But I think too much of Mahomes’ ability, Andy Reid is still there (and hasn’t said he wants to retire soon), and the offensive cupboard is slowly getting replenished with guys like Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
2. Buffalo Bills- Josh Allen (29)
Allen is the same age as Mahomes right now. Allen has a sturdy frame that makes you pretty comfortable, so you don’t have to worry too much about injuries as he enters his 30s. Allen has a nice supporting staff around him, but I question his coaching a little, especially with the idea that Joe Brady should get a head coaching job at some point in the next year or two.
3. Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow (28)
Some people would probably have Burrow a little lower, but I just think Burrow, with his two top targets locked down for the next several years, is a guy you have to rank high. Burrow has had some injury issues in the past, and Zac Taylor is pretty good, but certainly isn’t Sean McVay, but I think Burrow’s talent is too good to have any lower.
4. Baltimore Ravens- Lamar Jackson (28)
I think 95% of fans would have Jackson above Burrow, and I wouldn’t argue with them. I still worry about Jackson’s play style as he approaches the age of 30. I know Burrow has had more injury issues than Jackson at this point, so my stance is totally not based on facts, just my gut feeling on the two QBs moving forward.
5. Washington Commanders- Jayden Daniels (24)
Bears fans won’t be happy to see this one here, but it’s hard to argue with the results. Daniels won rookie of the year and played fantastically in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense. At only 24, Daniels should only improve, as long as his slim build doesn’t break down as the hits pile up over the years.
6. LA Chargers- Justin Herbert (27)
Some are more critical of Herbert than me, but I think his performances over the last few years have been impressive, with how much uncertainty and inconsistency there has been around him. With Jim Harbaugh moving forward, this is a pairing that should become lethal.
7. Philadelphia Eagles- Jalen Hurts (26)
Super Bowl Champion Jalen Hurts could easily be in the top five. He had an efficient season, and there’s no reason to think he won’t continue to be. Most importantly for Hurts, the roster around him is loaded, and Howie Roseman will continue to stack the roster around him moving forward.
8. Chicago Bears- Caleb Williams (23)
Here’s our guy. He has all the talent in the world. He has Ben Johnson. He has multiple weapons and a solid offensive line. Williams could be top five next year if he has a breakout season. The Johnson-Williams pairing has the potential to be one of the best in the league.
9. Houston Texans- CJ Stroud (23)
If I did these rankings last year, Stroud could have been as high as fifth, but a Sophomore slump has to make you question just how good Stroud is. We know he’s good, but is he great? Bobby Slowik went from hot coordinator to fired in 12 months. This is a big year for Stroud.
10. New England Patriots- Drake Maye (22)
Maye showed plenty of promise during his rookie year. He’s going to see plenty of changes around him in year two as he has a new coach in Mike Vrabel, a new offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels, and if everything clicks, Maye and the Patriots should be one of the most improved teams in the league.
11. Green Bay Packers- Jordan Love (26)
We talked about how supporting casts do impact these rankings, and that certainly impacts Love for me. Matt LaFleur is one of the best play callers in the league, and his talent as an offensive coach will always help out Love. Love has a gunslinger mentality that can get him in trouble with interceptions, but does also creates some elite throws and incredible plays.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars- Trevor Lawrence (25)
The Jaguars have done everything they can to try and ruin Trevor Lawrence. They’ve hired poor coaches, had a revolving door of support around him, and one of the worst GMs in the league running the show. But with Liam Coen here, Brian Thomas, and Travis Hunter catching passes, Lawrence is now in the “no excuses” category to put it all together.
13. San Francisco 49ers- Brock Purdy (25)
Purdy has put together some excellent seasons, especially considering he was a 7th-round pick. But the 49ers gave Purdy a big contract, which means the supporting cast around him won’t be as strong moving forward, but Kyle Shanahan is still here, and that means Purdy will continue to play well.
14. Denver Broncos- Bo Nix (25)
I was genuinely stunned by how well Bo Nix played, even with Sean Payton mentoring him. Nix had a tremendous season, and if he continues to improve, this Broncos team could start turning some heads. The Broncos should have an elite defense, which will help Nix out as well.
15. Minnesota Vikings- JJ McCarthy (22)
The next two names on the list are clustered together because they haven’t taken an NFL snap, and I think if they were in the same draft, I think they would have been considered very close as prospects. McCarthy gets the nod because he has the far better coaching staff.
16. Tennessee Titans- Cam Ward (23)
Ward is a talented QB, but does he have enough to become an elite QB at the NFL level? I also think Ward’s supporting cast around him could be problematic, and he might have a couple of bumpy seasons to start his career.
17. Arizona Cardinals- Kyler Murray (27)
Murray is entering his seventh season, and I still see analysts talking about him putting it together. I think that ship has sailed. Murray is the modern-day Jay Cutler. What do I mean by that? He’s the measuring stick. If your QB is worse than Murray, you need a new one; if your QB is better than him, you should hold onto him.
18. Atlanta Falcons- Michael Penix (25)
Penix feels like a low-ceiling, high-floor type of QB. As an older prospect at quarterback, that’s kind of what you would expect. He and Bo Nix are the same age, but Nix, whether it be ability or situation, feels like he’s in a better place to succeed.
19. Dallas Cowboys- Dak Prescott (31)
Age certainly plays into these rankings, and Prescott is the highest-ranked quarterback who is currently in his 30s. Is Dak Prescott still going to be a quality quarterback in his mid-30s? I know Prescott has had up and down seasons, but as a QB who turns 32 in July, is coming off an injury, and a down season, I don’t trust him to be the QB he was a couple of years ago.
20. Detroit Lions- Jared Goff (30)
It was a coin flip for me between Goff and Prescott. I just don’t know who Jared Goff is when he doesn’t have an elite playcaller like McVay or Ben Johnson. Goff is going to be with an inexperienced playcaller who could be great, but he might not be. We will learn a lot more about Goff in a few months.
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Baker Mayfield (30)
Mayfield seems poised to potentially become a quality quarterback for the next several years. If Mayfield continues to play like he has in Tampa, he’s going to continue to climb up these types of QB rankings. Mayfield has thrown 69 touchdowns and 26 interceptions in his two seasons in Tampa.
22. Miami Dolphins- Tua Tagovailoa (27)
This is a big season for Tua and Mike McDaniel. McDaniel enters the season a bit on the hot seat, and it’s just as critical for Tua because if the Dolphins blow this up, they probably blow it up at quarterback as well. It’s hard to imagine a new regime would commit to a quarterback with a limited ceiling and significant concussion concerns. The Dolphins can get out of Tua’s contract after the 2026 season with a post-June 1st designation.
23. New York Giants- Jaxson Dart (22)
Dart was a climber in this year’s draft, and he seems to be embracing New York well, which not all prospects do. Dart has good arm talent, but can he put it all together and become a quality quarterback? That’s a pretty big question mark, but the unknown gives him the nod here.
24. Carolina Panthers- Bryce Young (23)
There is some hope for Young after he started clicking with Dave Canales and looked much better down the stretch last season after a brutal rookie season. It still seems like a pretty big longshot if he can ever become a high-quality starter, but he does seem like he could be a serviceable starter, which is a big move based on where he was one year ago.
25. Las Vegas Raiders- Geno Smith (34)
Geno is a quality starter. He doesn’t do anything flashy, but at this point in his career, he does run an offense well. He turns 35 this year, and while he does feel like someone who could play into his late 30s based on his playing style, you have to figure he’s only going to be in Vegas for a couple of seasons.
26. Seattle Seahawks- Sam Darnold (28)
Who is Sam Darnold? Is he a QB that started figuring things out last year and is about to enter the next 5 to 7 years as a quality NFL starter, or was he a QB that was propped up by a brilliant playcaller in Kevin O’Connell, and he will come crashing down this year? We will find out in a few months.
27. New Orleans Saints- Tyler Shough (25)
I actually think Shough can be a better quarterback than a lot of others do, but by no means do I expect him to be a big-time prospect. The most likely outcome is that the Saints are one of the worst teams in the league and draft a quarterback in the 2026 draft. Shough’s ceiling feels like a serviceable starter, but most likely a quality QB2.
28. LA Rams- Matthew Stafford (37)
Just how much longer will Stafford play? He’s back for 2025, and possibly for 2026, but is that it? Most likely, as Stafford doesn’t have a lot left to prove for his career. He’s a Super Bowl champion and one of the most prolific passers in NFL history. Age is the only reason his ranking is this low.
29. New York Jets- Justin Fields (26)
There are probably quite a few Bears fans who are not happy I ranked Fields this low. I know the Jets have said they are confident in Fields and think they can win with him. I think the Jets are tanking and plan to draft a QB next year. Fields has a two-year contract, this one as the starter, and next year as the QB2 mentor.
30. Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Richardson (23)
I don’t have any faith left in Anthony Richardson at this point, but he is one heck of an athlete. I think Richardson will see the bench at some point this season, and the Colts will give Daniel Jones a try. Richardson’s future, not just in Indy but in the NFL, is certainly murky entering year three.
31. Cleveland Browns- Shedeur Sanders (23), Dillon Gabriel (24)
There’s an old saying: when you have two quarterbacks, you have no quarterbacks. So, how many QBs do you have if a team has four? This is a strange situation, and while Sanders has the best chance to lead this team moving forward, it feels like the Browns will be looking for a QB by 2027, maybe sooner.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers- Aaron Rodgers (41)
When you have a 41-year-old starting quarterback with a career backup and a 6th-round rookie QB behind him, there’s just not much here beyond 2025, assuming this is Rodgers’ last season in the league. I like Will Howard as a day three prospect, but that isn’t enough to move them up the rankings at all.