Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season is set to begin on Thursday night, and the Ravens are starting preparation for a critical Saturday afternoon matchup against Pittsburgh.
Baltimore is 9-5 and if they have any shot at winning the AFC North, they’ll need an explosive performance from Lamar Jackson against the Steelers. Jackson is the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and one of the actual measuring sticks of his efficiency will be where he lands in Total QBR when entering the playoffs.
When evaluating quarterback play, a trusted metric is ESPN’s Total QBR rating, which does more than take into account statistics.
According to ESPN, Adjusted Total Quarterback Rating (QBR) “values the quarterback on all play types on a 0-100 scale adjusted for the strength of opposing defenses.”
So where do Jackson and other NFL quarterbacks, including the Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, Eagles Jale Hurts, 49ers’ Brock Purdy, Bills’ Josh Allen, and Chiefs Patrick Mahomes, rank entering Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season?
Here’s a look at the QBR ratings for all 34 NFL quarterbacks ahead of the Broncos (9-5) and Chargers (8-6).
34. Deshaun Watson –Brown
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson heads to the sideline during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
QBR: 23.0
33. Will Levis –Titans
Sep 30, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) throws the football against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
QBR: 30.2
32. Cooper Rush –Cowboys
Nov 10, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
QBR: 36.3
31. Gardner Minshew –Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) drops back to hand off in the first quarter of the NFL Week 9 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Las Vegas Raiders at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
QBR: 38.3
30. Bryce Young –Panthers
Dec 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs with the ball past Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt (58) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
QBR: 44.0
29. Dak Prescott –Cowboys
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys walks the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
QBR: 46.1
28. Anthony Richardson –Colts
Nov 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
QBR: 46.5
27. Daniel Jones –Vikings
Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Newly acquired Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones walks off the field after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
QBR: 47.9
26. Caleb Williams –Bears
Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) drops back to pass against the New England Patriots during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
QBR: 48.1
25. C.J. Stroud –Texans
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks for an open receiver during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
QBR: 49.8
24. Geno Smith –Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Dec. 8, 2024.
QBR: 52.1
23. Bo Nix –Broncos
Oct 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
QBR: 52.2
22. Kirk Cousins –Falcons
Dec 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
QBR: 52.7
21. Aaron Rodgers –Jets
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
QBR: 53.9
20. Russell Wilson — Steelers
Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
QBR: 55.3
19. Baker Mayfield — Buccaneers
Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
QBR: 56.1
18. Justin Herbert –Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Chargers led 24-6 at halftime.
QBR: 56.5
17. Jameis Winston — Browns
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 13: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns enters the game as they play the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on October 13, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
QBR: 57.8
16. Drake Maye –Patriots
Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
QBR: 58.7
15. Trevor Lawrence –Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) walks on the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
QBR: 59.4
14. Sam Darnold — Vikings
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
QBR: 60.2
13. Tua Tagovailoa — Dolphins
Nov 11, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) moves out to pass as Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (8) moves in during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
QBR: 61.2
12. Derek Carr — Saints
Nov 10, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) scrambles out the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
QBR: 64.2
11. Patrick Mahomes –Chiefs
Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
QBR: 64.6
10. Brock Purdy –49ers
October 20, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes the football against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Malik Herring (94) during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
QBR: 65.2
9. Jalen Hurts –Eagles
Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs past the tackle attempt of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
QBR: 65.4
8. Jared Goff–Lions
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.
QBR: 65.6
7. Jordan Love –Packers
Nov 24, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
QBR: 66.3
6. Matthew Stafford — Rams
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams throws a touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
QBR: 66.4
5. Jayden Daniels –Commanders
Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
QBR: 67.9
4. Kyler Murray –Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before playing against the New York Jets at State Farm Stadium.
QBR: 68.3
3. Joe Burrow –Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass in the first quarter of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Banks Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
QBR: 74.0
2. Lamar Jackson –Ravens
Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
QBR: 76.0
1. Josh Allen –Bills
Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
QBR: 79.3
