The QB Stock Market: Week 12
It is time to take a look at the current state of the NFL quarterback position, now that we have passed the midpoint of the season. The Houston Texans and Washington Commanders are experiencing a disappointing streak, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins are on a roll. The path to the playoffs will be determined by the performance of the quarterbacks, with the top teams relying on their signal-callers to lead the charge.
In this week’s QB Stock Market, we examine the top 32 quarterbacks in the league, with 30% weight given to their recent performance and 70% to their season-long performance. This week, Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles stand out, with impressive performances that have boosted their stock.
Here are the top 10 quarterbacks in this week’s ranking:
1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills – Remains steady
2. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens – Remains steady
3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals – Remains steady
4. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers – Remains steady
5. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins – Up 2 spots
6. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles – Remains steady
7. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions – Down 1 spot
8. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs – Up 3 spots
9. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks – Up 3 spots
10. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens – Remains steady
Rookies like C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans and Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers are struggling to find consistency, while veterans like Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets are on the rise.
The next few weeks will be crucial in determining the playoff picture, and the performance of the quarterbacks will be crucial in determining which teams will succeed.