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Glenn Erby

All 32 NFL quarterbacks (including Jalen Hurts) ranked by Total QBR ahead of Week 18

Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season is set to begin on Saturday afternoon, and the Eagles are beginning preparation for a critical Sunday afternoon matchup against the New York Giants.

Philadelphia is 11-5 after a shocking loss to the Cardinals, and the MVP hopes for quarterback Jalen Hurts have all but evaporated.

One of the actual measuring sticks of his candidacy was where he landed in Total QBR, entering the playoffs.

When evaluating quarterback play, a trusted metric is ESPN’s Total QBR rating, which does more than take into account statistics.

According to ESPN, Adjusted Total Quarterback Rating (QBR) “values the quarterback on all play types on a 0-100 scale adjusted for the strength of opposing defenses.”

So where do Hurts and other NFL quarterbacks, including the Cowboys Dak Prescott, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, 49ers’ Brock Purdy, Bills’ Josh Allen, and Chiefs Patrick Mahomes, rank entering Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season?

Here’s a look at the QBR ratings for all 32 NFL quarterbacks going into Week 18 of the 2023 season and ahead of Steelers vs. Ravens.

30
Zach Wilson --Jets

Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 30.2

29
Bryce Young--Panthers

Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 33.4

28
Will Levis --Titans

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) looks for a receiver against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.

Total QBR: 34.1

27
Mac Jones --Patriots

Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 36.6

26
Aidan O'Connell--Raiders

Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 36.9

25
Desmond Ridder--Falcons

Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 38.1

24
Kenny Pickett --Steelers

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Total QBR: 38.8

23
Sam Howell -- Commanders

Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 42.2

22
Justin Fields--Bears

Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 46.3

21
Russell Wilson--Broncos

Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 50.7

20
Joshua Dobbs--Vikings

Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 52.1

19
Joe Burrow -- Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) eyes Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) while he runs a route in the fourth quarter during a Week 9 NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Total QBR: 53.1

18
Derek Carr--Saints

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 53.9

17
C.J. Stroud--Texans

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

Total QBR: 54.4

16
Baker Mayfield --Buccaneers

Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 55.5

15
Jared Goff--Lions

Lions quarterback Jared Goff makes a pass against Dallas Cowboys during the second half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

Total QBR: 57.9

14
Trevor Lawrence--Jaguars

Dec 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 58.2

13
Tua Tagovalioa--Dolphins

Sep 18, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) drops back to pass during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 58.8

12
Geno Smith--Seahawks

Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 59.0

11
Gardner Minshew--Colts

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) roll out of the pocket to throw in the first quarter during a Week 14 NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Total QBR: 60.3

10
Jordan Love--Packers

Dec 31, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 61.5

9
Jalen Hurts--Eagles

Dec 31, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) walks off the field after loss to Arizona Cardinals at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 61.6

8
Patrick Mahomes--Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws under presser by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill (92) in the third quarter during a Week 17 NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won, 25-17.

Total QBR: 62.5

7
Kirk Cousins--Vikings

Sep 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 63.2

6
Matthew Stafford--Rams

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 64.0

5
Justin Herbert--Chargers

New York, NY, US; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is shown, at MetLife Stadium, Monday, November 6, 2023.

Total QBR: 64.2

4
Lamar Jackson --Ravens

(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Total QBR: 65.3

3
Josh Allen--Bills

Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 68.2

2
Dak Prescott --Cowboys

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson tries to tackle Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the first half at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

Total QBR: 70.5

1
Brock Purdy--49ers

Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 72.7

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