There will still be plenty of movement that occurs week-to-week during the 2025 NFL season in this poll. But with three weeks in the history books, we’re starting to see some true quarterback character emerge. Every team has now played on the road and at home and have had plenty of time to learn their offense. Unfortunately, some injury has begun rearing its head too. Following Week 3 of the 2025 season, here are the latest NFL quarterback power rankings.
32. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans
Ward is an actual rookie, unlike McCarthy. He’s, at least, provided some splash plays.
Ward has had some successes early in his career. However, they have not come at times that could keep the Titans in games just yet.
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31. Tyrod Taylor, New York Jets
Taylor did have some brief moments that looked like he had better control of the Jets offense than the injured Justin Fields does… but Taylor did nothing overly inspiring.
Taylor did have some brief moments that looked like he had better control of the Jets offense than the injured Justin Fields does… but Taylor did nothing overly inspiring.
30. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers
Young had his first win of the 2025 season in a 30-0 win for the Panthers. He didn’t do a whole lot, though.
Young had his first win of the 2025 season in a 30-0 win for the Panthers. He didn’t do a whole lot, though.
After some early successes replacing Joe Burrow, Browning has come back to earth. The Vikings blew the Bengals out 48-10 and Browning’s turnovers played a part in the outcome
After some early successes replacing Joe Burrow, Browning has come back to earth. The Vikings blew the Bengals out 48-10 and Browning’s turnovers played a part in the outcome
28. Spencer Rattler, New Orleans Saints
Rattler kept the Saints’ first few games close, but he has fallen back down to earth. That was long expected to happen with New Orleans’ rebuilding year underway.
Rattler kept the Saints’ first few games close, but he has fallen back down to earth. That was long expected to happen with New Orleans’ rebuilding year underway.
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27. Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders
Well, Mariota won while filling in for Jayden Daniels. That deserves credit but Daniels will be welcomed back in a big way. The Commanders had to get creative with Mariota.
Well, Mariota won while filling in for Jayden Daniels. That deserves credit but Daniels will be welcomed back in a big way. The Commanders had to get creative with Mariota.
26. Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons
Penix was inefficient from the start and looked lost. He was benched late for Kirk Cousins. That’s not good.
Penix was inefficient from the start and looked lost. He was benched late for Kirk Cousins. That’s not good.
Wentz and the Vikings had an interesting outcome in their blowout over the Bengals. Wentz led the way, yes, but even when his team was up huge at halftime, the QB replacing the injured J.J. McCarthy did not have over 100 yards passing until the second half.
Wentz and the Vikings had an interesting outcome in their blowout over the Bengals. Wentz led the way, yes, but even when his team was up huge at halftime, the QB replacing the injured J.J. McCarthy did not have over 100 yards passing until the second half.
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Tagovailoa and the Dolphins went a few rounds with the NFL’s best team in the Bills, but his late mistake still cost his team.
Tagovailoa and the Dolphins went a few rounds with the NFL’s best team in the Bills, but his late mistake still cost his team.
23. Russell Wilson, New York Giants
A week after jolting up with a massive effort in a Week 2 loss, Wilson drops back down again. Some of his poor play late caught a lot of attention.
A week after jolting up with a massive effort in a Week 2 loss, Wilson drops back down again. Some of his poor play late caught a lot of attention.
22. Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns
It was not headline-grabbing, but Flacco led the Browns to the biggest upset of the 2025 season so far. A 13-10 win over the Packers.
It was not headline-grabbing, but Flacco led the Browns to the biggest upset of the 2025 season so far. A 13-10 win over the Packers.
The Texans are the worst offense in the NFL. Those leaning on Stroud’s pass successes and starting to live on thin ice.
The Texans are the worst offense in the NFL. Those leaning on Stroud’s pass successes and starting to live on thin ice.
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The Bears took their first win of 2025 and Williams thrived against the Cowboys. Williams had a career-high four touchdown passes.
The Bears took their first win of 2025 and Williams thrived against the Cowboys. Williams had a career-high four touchdown passes.
Nix hasn’t blown the doors off so far in 2025 like he did during his rookie season.
Nix hasn’t blown the doors off so far in 2025 like he did during his rookie season.
18. Drake Maye, New England Patriots
Maye put up some numbers against the Steelers but never pulled his team all the way back for the victory. It is worth noting, the numerous turnovers his teammates committed did not help.
Maye put up some numbers against the Steelers but never pulled his team all the way back for the victory. It is worth noting, the numerous turnovers his teammates committed did not help.
17. Mac Jones, San Francisco 49ers
Jones rallied his team despite tough circumstances against the Cardinals in a late 16-15 win. He’s bringing some life back into his long-term career.
Jones rallied his team despite tough circumstances against the Cardinals in a late 16-15 win. He’s bringing some life back into his long-term career.
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16. Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders
It was a loss for the Raiders against the Commanders, but Smith did not allow 41 points. He had 289 yards and three touchdown passes.
It was a loss for the Raiders against the Commanders, but Smith did not allow 41 points. He had 289 yards and three touchdown passes.
15. Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers
Rodgers is no longer an MVP candidate and nowhere close. However, he is giving that steady play that has led to wins.
Rodgers is no longer an MVP candidate and nowhere close. However, he is giving that steady play that has led to wins.
14. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars got more out of Lawrence in Week 2; however, he lost to a backup in Browning and turned the ball over.
Now, Lawrence has never been an MVP candidate like Rodgers. Instead, he’s rising up from the bottom of the to prove he can be a serviceable QB.
13. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
Murray was unable to help his team overcome a terrible injury to running back James Conner. The Cards will need to lean on him to put up more than just 15 points moving forward.
Murray was unable to help his team overcome a terrible injury to running back James Conner. The Cards will need to lean on him to put up more than just 15 points moving forward.
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12. Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks
Darnold has had back-to-back wins in a way where he looks more and more like he did with the Vikings… but he is not a world-beater just yet.
Darnold has had back-to-back wins in a way where he looks more and more like he did with the Vikings… but he is not a world-beater just yet.
11. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Prescott can still manage to put up stats but fall to get the job done. This time, two interceptions against the Bears and failed chances late did the Cowboys in against the Bears.
Prescott can still manage to put up stats but fall to get the job done. This time, two interceptions against the Bears and failed chances late did the Cowboys in against the Bears.
10. Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts
Jones continues to win, regardless if you think it’s a QB stat or not. But what is a statistic for certain? The numbers the Colts got from running back Jonathan Taylor, including his three touchdowns.
Jones continues to win, regardless if you think it’s a QB stat or not. But what is a statistic for certain? The numbers the Colts got from running back Jonathan Taylor, including his three touchdowns.
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9. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers
A loss to the Browns in the biggest upset so far in 2025 is all you need to know.
A loss to the Browns in the biggest upset so far in 2025 is all you need to know.
8. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Hurts and the Eagles are 3-0, but he’s not much of the reason why. Still, credit to a team that’s unbeaten.
Hurts and the Eagles are 3-0, but he’s not much of the reason why. Still, credit to a team that’s unbeaten.
7. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
Opening day is a thing of the past. After putting up 52, the Lions and Goff beat the Ravens on the road.
Opening day is a thing of the past. After putting up 52, the Lions and Goff beat the Ravens on the road.
6. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
A win… finally… but it’s just the Giants and Mahomes does not look anything like a top-five quarterback again just yet.
A win… finally… but it’s just the Giants and Mahomes does not look anything like a top-five quarterback again just yet.
5. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
The Rams lost to a formidable opponent in the Eagles. Stafford was not the cause of that. He played his part.
The Rams lost to a formidable opponent in the Eagles. Stafford was not the cause of that. He played his part.
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4. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
While not blowing up scoreboards just yet, Herbert is keeping the Chargers aligned with their winning ways. The Bolts are 3-0.
While not blowing up scoreboards just yet, Herbert is keeping the Chargers aligned with their winning ways. The Bolts are 3-0.
3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Jackson’s elusiveness lacked with all the sacks he took in a 38-30 loss to the Lions. However, he still surpassed 300 total yards with three scores. Don’t expect the Ravens to go anywhere.
Jackson’s elusiveness lacked with all the sacks he took in a 38-30 loss to the Lions. However, he still surpassed 300 total yards with three scores. Don’t expect the Ravens to go anywhere.
2. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mayfield and the Bucs are 3-0 and have done so in comeback fashion over and over and over again. Mayfield deserves MVP eyes.
Mayfield and the Bucs are 3-0 and have done so in comeback fashion over and over and over again. Mayfield deserves MVP eyes.
The Dolphins nearly went blow-for-blow with the Bills, Allen still helped his team take advantage of takeaways and deliver the final blow. Even with just 213 passing yards, low for Allen’s standards, he still had three touchdown throws.
The Dolphins nearly went blow-for-blow with the Bills, Allen still helped his team take advantage of takeaways and deliver the final blow. Even with just 213 passing yards, low for Allen’s standards, he still had three touchdown throws.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL power rankings: QB standings after Week 3 of 2025 season