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NFL QB Index, Week 11: Joe Burrow vaults ahead of Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes

How high does Joe Burrow rise in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 10: Justin Herbert resurgent; Jordan Love, C.J. Stroud slide out of top 10

Will Justin Herbert's resurgence continue? He's the biggest riser in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 9: Matthew Stafford vaults into top 10; Dak Prescott, Aaron Rodgers plummet

There is major movement in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season, with Matthew Stafford making the biggest jump of any passer. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 8: Jared Goff enters top five; Brock Purdy slips

A new player enters the top five in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 7: Jordan Love, Caleb Williams make big leaps; Dak Prescott slides

Jordan Love is knocking on the door of the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NFL QB Index, Week 6: Joe Burrow No. 2; Jayden Daniels knocking on door of top five

There are seven players on the move in the top 10 of Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, including rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

NFL QB Index, Week 5: Lamar Jackson rises to No. 1; Jayden Daniels, Geno Smith enter top 10

There is a change at No. 1 and three new members of the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen #17 and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 meet after an NFL game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

NFL QB Index, Week 4: Josh Allen new No. 1; Sam Darnold, Brock Purdy enter top 10

Patrick Mahomes is ousted from the top spot in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 3: C.J. Stroud vaults Josh Allen; Kyler Murray soars

Derek Carr, Kyler Murray and C.J. Stroud are among the players making big moves in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 2: Baker Mayfield enters top 10; Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers slide

Baker Mayfield and four other passers vault into the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.
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NFL QB Index, Week 1: Ranking all 32 starters entering 2024 season

With the 2024 NFL season upon us, Nick Shook ranks each team's quarterback, from 1 to 32, heading into Week 1. Can C.J. Stroud build on his stellar rookie campaign? How will Aaron Rodgers look in his return from injury?
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, greets Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, right, following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

NFL QB Index: Way-too-early top 10 MVP candidates under center

NFL teams have spent the last several months rejiggering their rosters, and now we all know the full 2024 regular-season schedule. Thus, we have arrived at prediction season! Nick Shook provides his way-too-early top 10 QB candidates for MVP.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) meet at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

NFL QB Index: Ranking all 66 starting quarterbacks from the 2023 NFL season

The 2023 NFL season is officially in the rearview. Nick Shook evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the campaign to create a complete ranking from 1 to 66. 
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All-time Super Bowl QB rankings: Patrick Mahomes passes Favre, Elway; Brock Purdy debuts at 58

Gregg Rosenthal provides a pecking order for the 67 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. Has Patrick Mahomes surpassed Brett Favre and John Elway? Where does Brock Purdy debut? 
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2024 NFL free agency: Which quarterbacks MUST be re-signed? Who will attract interest on open market?

Looking ahead to 2024 NFL free agency, which quarterbacks MUST be re-signed? Who could attract serious interest on the open market? In this edition of the QB Index, Nick Shook spotlights a number of intriguing names at the game's most important position.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) talks with Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 29-22. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Previewing the NFL's offseason QB market: Who'll be on the move? Which teams need a new arm in 2024?

Which NFL teams need an upgrade at the game's most important position? Which passers could be on the move? And what's next for Justin Fields? Nick Shook provides an in-depth preview of the 2024 offseason quarterback market.
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NFL QB Index: Ranking all 32 teams' primary starting quarterbacks at the end of the 2023 regular season

With the 2023 NFL regular season in the books, Nick Shook ranks the starting quarterbacks for all 32 teams. Where do rejuvenated veterans like Matthew Stafford, Jared Goff and Joe Flacco slot in?
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NFL QB Index, Week 18: Lamar Jackson seizes No. 1 spot; C.J. Stroud returns to top 10

How far can Lamar Jackson lead the Ravens? Just what kind of a difference does C.J. Stroud make for the Texans? Check out Nick Shook's full quarterback rankings, 1-32, heading into the final week of the 2023 NFL regular season. 
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NFL QB Index, Week 17: Patrick Mahomes, Brock Purdy tumble; Tua Tagovailoa back at No. 1

How far did Patrick Mahomes and Brock Purdy fall after poor Christmas Day outings? Which players are closing in on the top 10? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32. 
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

NFL QB Index, Week 16: Brock Purdy at No. 1 for first time; Baker Mayfield enters top 10

There's a new No. 1 in Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 16. Plus, Baker Mayfield enters the top 10. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32. 
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NFL QB Index, Week 15: Baker Mayfield, Justin Fields rising; Jalen Hurts plummets

Baker Mayfield and Justin Fields are both climbing in Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 15. And how far did Jalen Hurts fall after being shut down by rival Dallas? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) in action during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

NFL QB Index, Week 14: Brock Purdy storms into top five; Jake Browning vaults up rankings

Emerging star Brock Purdy soars into rarefied air in Nick Shook's QB Index. Meanwhile, journeyman-turned-starter Jake Browning gets a healthy bump after guiding the Bengals to a thrilling win. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32, heading into Week 14.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

NFL QB Index, Week 13: Russell Wilson knocking on door of top 10; Jordan Love rising

There's a new player atop Nick Shook's QB Index heading into Week 13. Plus, how high does Russell Wilson rise after leading the Broncos to a fifth straight win? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 34-14. (Perry Knotts via AP)

NFL QB Index, Week 12: Trevor Lawrence rising; Russell Wilson jumps into top 15

Trevor Lawrence is on the rise in Nick Shook's QB Index entering Week 12. How far did Russell Wilson's resilience carry him up the list? Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.