Full comparison table sorted by Passer Rating (highlighted column)
The table below compares 10 starting quarterbacks across key performance metrics. Data is sorted by Passer Rating (the core comparison column, highlighted in blue).
| Name | Team | GP | Rating | Comp% | Yds | TD | INT | Y/A | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | 17 | 119.6 | 67.5% | 4,172 | 41 | 4 | 8.7 | 28 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | 16 | 108.1 | 70.6% | 4,918 | 43 | 9 | 8.3 | 31 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | 17 | 107.5 | 63.6% | 3,731 | 28 | 6 | 7.8 | 19 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | 16 | 103.7 | 68.7% | 3,858 | 25 | 5 | 8.1 | 22 |
| Sam Darnold | MIN | 17 | 102.0 | 66.2% | 4,319 | 35 | 12 | 8.3 | 43 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | 17 | 100.4 | 71.4% | 4,500 | 41 | 16 | 7.7 | 35 |
| Jayden Daniels | WAS | 17 | 100.4 | 69.0% | 3,568 | 25 | 9 | 7.6 | 34 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | 16 | 93.0 | 67.5% | 3,928 | 26 | 11 | 7.0 | 30 |
| Brock Purdy | SF | 14 | 93.0 | 66.0% | 3,232 | 20 | 12 | 7.2 | 28 |
| C.J. Stroud | HOU | 17 | 86.8 | 63.2% | 3,727 | 20 | 12 | 6.7 | 52 |
One of the most interesting tensions in the data is between efficiency (passer rating, completion percentage) and volume (total yards, attempts). Joe Burrow led all QBs in passing yards with 4,918 while maintaining a strong 108.1 passer rating. Baker Mayfield threw for 4,500 yards and 41 TDs but his 16 interceptions brought his rating down to 100.4.
At the other end, Josh Allen's 107.5 rating came on fewer yards (3,731) but with excellent ball security at only 6 interceptions. This suggests Allen was more selective and efficient, while Burrow and Mayfield pushed volume at a slightly higher risk.
C.J. Stroud was sacked a staggering 52 times, the most among all QBs tracked. Sam Darnold was sacked 43 times despite posting a respectable 102.0 passer rating. Contrast this with Josh Allen, who was only sacked 19 times while maintaining elite efficiency.
Sack totals reflect a combination of offensive line quality, pocket awareness, and play-calling. High sack numbers for otherwise productive QBs like Darnold suggest that improved protection could unlock even better performance.