Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season is set to begin on Thursday night, and the Ravens are beginning preparation for a critical Sunday afternoon matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Baltimore is 3-2 on the season, and after a thrilling 41-38 win over the Bengals, Lamar Jackson has some experts predicting back-to-back MVPs. One of the actual measuring sticks of his candidacy will be where he lands in Total QBR entering the playoffs.
When evaluating quarterback play, a trusted metric is the Total QBR rating, which does more than consider 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 Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, 49ers’ Brock Purdy, Bills’ Josh Allen, Commanders Jayden Daniels, and Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, rank entering Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season?
Here’s a look at the QBR ratings for all 32 NFL quarterbacks going into Week 6 of the 2024 season and ahead of the 49ers vs. Seahawks on Thursday night.
31. Deshaun Watson –Browns
Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass against Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) during the fourth quarter at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
QBR: 21.0
30. 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: 27.3
29. Caleb Williams –Bears
Oct 6, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
QBR: 36.3
28. Jacoby Brisett — Patriots
Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett looking for a receiver in the first half.
QBR: 38.9
27. Gardner Minshew –Raiders
Oct 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
QBR: 41.1
26. Justin Herbert –Chargers
Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
QBR: 41.8
25. 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: 43.1
24. Jared Goff –Lions
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks on at warm up before the Seattle Seahawks game at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
QBR: 44.8
23. Jordan Love — Packers
Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) calls a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
QBR: 46.1
22. Justin Fields — Steelers
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
QBR: 48.0
21. Aaron Rodgers — Jets
Oct 6, 2024; Tottenham, ENG; Minnesota New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) hands the ball over to in the 1st Quarter against Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Brooks-Imagn Images
QBR: 49.1
20. Anthony Richardson — Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) chases after Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) as he runs with the ball Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
QBR: 49.3
19. Trevor Lawrence — Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars edged the Colts on a field goal 37-34. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
QBR: 53.2
18. Matthew Stafford — Rams
Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
QBR: 53.8
17. Kirk Cousins — Falcons
Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
QBR: 55.2
16. Patrick Mahomes — Chiefs
Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) speaks with media after the win over the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
QBR: 55.8
15. Dak Prescott –Cowboys
Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
QBR: 56.8
14. Sam Darnold — Vikings
Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws the ball against the New York Jets in the first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
QBR: 58.7
13. Jalen Hurts –Eagles
Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) pressures Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
QBR: 59.3
12. Daniel Jones –Giants
Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
QBR: 61.3
11. Geno Smith — Seahawks
Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) rushes against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
QBR: 63.5
10. Derek Carr — Saints
Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
QBR: 63.6
9. 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: 64.0
8. CJ. Stroud — Texans
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks for an open receiver during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
QBR: 64.4
7. Brock Purdy –49ers
Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
QBR: 66.0
6. Kyler Murray — Cardinals
Oct 6, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
QBR: 66.4
5. Lamar Jackson — Ravens
CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
QBR — 67.1
4. Andy Dalton –Panthers
Oct 6, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
QBR: 67.1
3. Jayden Daniels –Commanders
Oct 6, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) chases during the second quarter at NorthWest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
QBR: 73.2
2. Joe Burrow — Bengals
CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 06: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during overtime against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
QBR: 73.6
1. Josh Allen –Bills
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) rushes against the Houston Texans in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
QBR: 77.6