We’re officially halfway done with the 2026 NFL regular season, and things are starting to heat up. Division races are tight, players are getting traded and the contenders are starting to emerge.
You can’t be a contender in the NFL without a good quarterback. You can win games like Minnesota, but when it comes down to the playoffs, you need someone who can make big plays in big moments and actively win you football games. That’s why we at EssentiallySports have been power ranking all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks every week to see who the true game-winners are.
This ranking has no preseason bias at all. It’s strictly what they have done this year. So with that said, let’s get into the rankings.
32. Justin Herbert
INGLEWOOD, CA – SEPTEMBER 13: Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert 10 rolls out to run during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire NFL: SEP 13 Cardinals at Chargers EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260913516
31. Daniel Jones
30. Carson Wentz
29. Baker Mayfield
28. Joe Milton
27. Sam Darnold
26. Malik Willis
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 20: Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis 2 speaks to the media during a New York Giants and Miami Dolphins joint practice at the Miami Dolphins Training Camp on August 20 2026, at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, FL. Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA AUG 20 Giants-Dolphins Joint Practice EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon796260820082
25. Jacoby Brissett
24. Cam Ward
23. Gardner Minshew
22. Deshaun Watson
21. Michael Penix Jr.
20. Jameis Winston
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 16: Jameis Winston 19 of the New York Giants during the first quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers on November 16, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA NOV 16 Packers at Giants EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon25111620193
19. Bo Nix
18. Aaron Rodgers
17. Jayden Daniels
16. Geno Smith
15. Matthew Stafford
14. Drake Maye
JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 27:Drake Maye 10 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New England Patriots on September 27, 2026 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl. Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA SEP 27 Patriots at Jaguars EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260927007077
13. Bryce Young
12. Tyler Shough
11. Caleb Williams
10. Dak Prescott
9. Kirk Cousins
8. C.J. Stroud
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7. Patrick Mahomes
6. Jared Goff
5. Trevor Lawrence
4. Brock Purdy
3. Josh Allen
September 13, 2026, Houston, Texas, U.S: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen 17 warms up prior to the NFL, American Football Herren, USA regular season game between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX on September 13, 2026. Buffalo won, 36-31. Houston U.S – ZUMAw137 20260913_aap_w137_144 Copyright: xErikxWilliamsx
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