Josh Allen remains atop NFL QB power rankings ahead of Week 5
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Josh Allen remains atop NFL QB power rankings ahead of Week 5
Jack McKessy, USA TODAYOctober 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Week 4 of the NFL season was an interesting one for the league's quarterbacks.
Over the course of the week, there were a few more outings from backups – both good and bad – a couple of bounce-back performances and even a regular-season starting debut for one rookie: New York Giants youngster Jaxson Dart.
There wasn't much change in the bigger picture for the league's team standings and power rankings. But quarterback power rankings were a different story. After a wide range of quality in Week 4 performances, there were some shake-ups all across the board in quarterback power rankings.
Here's how all 32 current starting quarterbacks rank ahead of Week 5:
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NFL quarterback power rankings: Week 5 edition1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Last week: 1
The Bills are one of the last two undefeated teams in the NFL. Allen threw his first interception of the season against the Saints on a ball that had just a bit too much air under it. Otherwise, he got things done with his arm (209 yards, two touchdowns) and legs (45 rushing yards, one touchdown).
2. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Last week: 5
Mahomes and the Chiefs are 2-0 in their last two games after an 0-2 start. Against the Ravens, he threw for 270 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions. His second touchdown pass Sunday was the 250th of his career, making him the youngest quarterback to reach that mark.
3. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
Last week: 4
An underthrown ball led to Goff's second interception of the year, but his efforts complementing Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions' run game against the Browns kept him and his team a perfect 2-0 at home.
4. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Last week: 3
Herbert's performance suffered as the offensive line struggled to protect him. Left tackle Joe Alt suffered a high ankle sprain, and Giants pass-rushers got through the Chargers' front five for 20 pressures. Herbert threw two interceptions, but he still almost did enough to keep his team undefeated with some excellent throws.
5. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Last week: 10
Stafford's 375-yard, three-touchdown day doesn't crack the top 15 of the most productive starts of his career. His 88-yard beauty of a touchdown pass to Tutu Atwell as he got hit was just another sign his back is holding up just fine. And Stafford now leads the league with 311 deep passing yards (throws with 20+ air yards), per Next Gen Stats.
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