ESPN Insider Poll Ranks Top 10 NFL QBs for 2025: Full List and Fantasy Takeaways
ESPN senior NFL writer Jeremy Fowler polled more than 70 NFL executives, coaches, and scouts to produce the 2025 edition of his annual positional rankings. The result is a top 10 QB list that has some familiar faces at the top and a few notable shake-ups lower down.
The Full Top 10
- Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
- Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
- Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
- Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
- Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
- Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
- Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Key Fantasy Notes by Player
Patrick Mahomes leads the NFL in virtually every major passing category since 2018 and posted a league-best 90.4 QBR on third downs last season. Some voters noted a fading "fear factor," but expect a bounce-back with healthier weapons and a rebuilt offensive line.