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Using a loose formula based on two different advanced statistics, we ranked all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks.
Our formula is rooted in Football Outsiders’ DYAR metric and ESPN’s total QBR metric. We also took a look at other factors, including recent performance, game management, and job security.
While various tiers have begun to solidify, this week’s installment of the rankings looks notably different from the previous one, especially at the top. Aaron Rodgers’ broken collarbone may have robbed the NFL of one of its marquee players, but with young guns like Deshaun Watson and Carson Wentz enjoying breakout seasons, there’s still plenty of thrilling quarterback play to take in.
Below, check out where all 32 starters stand heading into Week 7.
32. Brett Hundley, Green Bay Packers
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Ranking after Week 4: N/A (replacing Aaron Rodgers, No. 3)
Record as starter: N/A (first career start)
DYAR rank: N/A
QBR rank: N/A
One thing to know: Hundley didn’t perform as poorly as he could have last Sunday, but he still threw three interceptions in a 23-10 loss to a division rival. Packers fans will be anxiously awaiting the return of Aaron Rodgers, but there’s no guarantee that day will come before the end of the season.
31. DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns
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Ranking after Week 4: 31
Record as starter: 0-5
DYAR rank: 32
QBR rank: 32
One thing to know: Kizer rode the bench during Week 6, but he’ll get another crack at the starting job against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday. The Notre Dame product still leads the league with nine interceptions, so head coach Hue Jackson will hope that the week off reenergized his rookie signal caller.
30. C.J. Beathard, San Francisco 49ers
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Ranking after Week 4: N/A (replacing Brian Hoyer, No. 29)
Record as starter: N/A (first career start)
DYAR rank: N/A
QBR rank: N/A
One thing to know: Sunday’s game could be rough sailing for this Iowa product, but at least he has football in his blood. Beathard’s grandfather, Bobby Beathard, served as general manager of the Redskins and Chargers for over 20 years, winning a pair of Super Bowls along the way.
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