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NFL Wild Card Weekend: Ranking Each Quarterback Worst to Best

In the high-stakes world of the NFL, the quarterback position remains one of the most scrutinized and celebrated roles on the field. Each week, these athletes are tasked with leading their teams to victory, navigating the intense pressure that comes with every snap. But not all performances are created equal. From clutch game-winning drives to costly turnovers, the 2024 season has already delivered a wide range of quarterback play. We break down and rank each starting quarterback's performance so far, from the most disappointing to the truly elite, assessing how they’ve fared under the bright lights of football's biggest stage.

12. Los Angeles Chargers

12. Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  43.8%  (65.9%)
  • Passing Yards:  242  (228)
  • Rushing Yards:  0  (18)
  • Touchdowns:  1  (1)
  • Interceptions:  4  (0)
  • Sacked:  4  (2)
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11. Minnesota Vikings

11. Minnesota Vikings

Sam Darnold

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  62.5%  (66.2%)
  • Passing Yards:  245  (254)
  • Rushing Yards:  19  (12)
  • Touchdowns:  1  (2)
  • Interceptions:  1  (1)
  • Sacked:  9  (3)
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10. Green Bay Packers

10. Green Bay Packers

Jordan Love

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  60.6%  (63.1%)
  • Passing Yards:  212  (226)
  • Rushing Yards:  10  (6)
  • Touchdowns:  0  (2)
  • Interceptions:  3  (1)
  • Sacked:  2  (1)
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9. Pittsburgh Steelers

9. Pittsburgh Steelers

Russell Wilson

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  69.0%  (63.7%)
  • Passing Yards:  270  (226)
  • Rushing Yards:  6  (14)
  • Touchdowns:  2  (2)
  • Interceptions:  0  (0)
  • Sacked:  4  (3)
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8. Philadelphia Eagles

8. Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  61.9%  (68.7%)
  • Passing Yards:  131  (194)
  • Rushing Yards:  36  (42)
  • Touchdowns:  2  (2)
  • Interceptions:  0  (0)
  • Sacked:  2  (3)
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7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  83.3%  (71.4%)
  • Passing Yards:  185  (265)
  • Rushing Yards:  23  (22)
  • Touchdowns:  2  (3)
  • Interceptions:  0  (1)
  • Sacked:  1  (2)
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6. Houston Texans

6. Houston Texans

C.J. Stroud

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  66.7%  (63.2%)
  • Passing Yards:  282  (219)
  • Rushing Yards:  42  (14)
  • Touchdowns:  1  (1)
  • Interceptions:  1  (1)
  • Sacked:  3  (3)
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5. Denver Broncos

5. Denver Broncos

Bo Nix

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  59.1%  (66.3%)
  • Passing Yards:  144  (222)
  • Rushing Yards:  43  (25)
  • Touchdowns:  1  (2)
  • Interceptions:  0  (1)
  • Sacked:  2  (1)
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4. Los Angeles Rams

4. Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  70.4%  (65.8%)
  • Passing Yards:  209  (235)
  • Rushing Yards:  -1  (3)
  • Touchdowns:  2  (1)
  • Interceptions:  0  (1)
  • Sacked:  2  (2)
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3. Washington Commanders

3. Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  68.6%  (69.0%)
  • Passing Yards:  268  (210)
  • Rushing Yards:  36  (52)
  • Touchdowns:  2  (2)
  • Interceptions:  0  (1)
  • Sacked:  1  (3)
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2. Baltimore Ravens

2. Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  76.2%  (66.7%)
  • Passing Yards:  175  (245)
  • Rushing Yards:  81  (54)
  • Touchdowns:  2  (3)
  • Interceptions:  0  (0)
  • Sacked:  1  (1)
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1. Buffalo Bills

1. Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen

Wild Card Weekend (Regular Season Averages Per Game)

  • Passing %:  76.9%  (63.6%)
  • Passing Yards:  272  (219)
  • Rushing Yards:  46  (31)
  • Touchdowns:  2  (2)
  • Interceptions:  0  (0)
  • Sacked:  2  (1)
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