SI’s 2026 NFL Preseason QB Rankings: Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford Is No. 3
The 2026 NFL Preseason QB Rankings are out, and the top spot is a two-horse race between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. But before we get to the top, we start at the bottom.
Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns
Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
Geno Smith, New York Jets
Malik Willis, Miami Dolphins
Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons
Fernando Mendoza, Las Vegas Raiders
Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans
Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints
Jaxson Dart, New York Giants
Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts
Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings
Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers
C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Drake Maye, New England Patriots
Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
