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All 32 NFL quarterbacks (including Lamar Jackson) ranked by Total QBR ahead of Week 16

Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season is set to begin on Thursday night, and the Ravens are 11-3 and focused on a monster Christmas night showdown against the San Francisco 49ers (11-3).

Lamar Jackson is an MVP candidate, and one of the actual measuring sticks of his candidacy will be where he lands 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 Jackson and other NFL quarterbacks, including the Cowboys Dak Prescott, Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, 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 16 of the 2023 season and ahead of Saints vs. Rams.

29
Zach Wilson --Jets

(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Total QBR: 30.1

28
Bryce Young--Panthers

Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 31.9

27
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: 36.1

26
Mac Jones ---Patriots

Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 36.8

25
Kenny Pickett --Steelers

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 38.2

24
Desmond Ridder--Falcons

Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 38.3

23
Justin Fields --Bears

Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 42.5

22
Sam Howell --Commanders

Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 46.2

21
Derek Carr --Saints

(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Total QBR: 49.9

20
Russell Wilson -- Broncos

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Total QBR: 50.0

19
Joshua Dobss-Vikings

Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 51.9

18
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: 52.7

17
Baker Mayfield --Buccaneers

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) chases Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during their football game on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wis. Tampa Bay defeated Green Bay 34-20.

Total QBR: 54.9

16
C.J. Stroud--Texans

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 54.9

15
Geno Smith --Seahawks

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Total QBR: 55.8

14
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: 57.5

13
Jordan Love --Packers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their football game on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wis. Tampa Bay defeated Green Bay 34-20.

Total QBR: 57.9

12
Jared Goff --Lions

Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 58.4

11
Tua Tagovailoa --Dolphins

Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 58.9

10
Jalen Hurts --Eagles

Dec 18, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 59.9

9
Trevor Lawrence --Jaguars

(Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

Total QBR: 60.1

8
Lamar Jackson --Ravens

(Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)

Total QBR: 60.8

7
Matthew Stafford --Rams

Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 62.8

6
KIrk Cousins --Vikings

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 63.5

5
Justin Herbert --Chargers

Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 63.9

4
Patrick Mahomes --Chiefs

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Total QBR: 66.2

3
Josh Allen--Bills

Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Total QBR: 69.7

2
Dak Prescott Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) sides after getting a first down ahead of Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42).

Total QBR: 72.7

1
Brock Purdy--49ers

Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Ariz, United States; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass while pressured by Arizona Cardinals linebacker BJ Ojulari (18) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium.

Total QBR: 76.0

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