NFL Week 15 QB Rankings: Josh Allen Rises, Mahomes Slides, and Stafford Stays on Top
As we roll into Week 15, the quarterback landscape continues to shift - and fast. Injuries, breakout performances, and a few head-scratching turnovers are shaking up the pecking order. At the center of it all is Buffalo’s Josh Allen, who’s heating up just in time for a pivotal road matchup against the Patriots.
The Bills (9-4) are chasing playoff positioning, and as always, they’ll go as far as Allen takes them. The reigning MVP is doing his part - and then some - but where does he stack up among the league’s best right now?
Let’s dive into the full quarterback rankings heading into Week 15:
32. Brady Cook - New York Jets
Last week: N/A
No clarity on who’s starting for the Jets, and that says it all.
Cook lands at the bottom by default.
31. Geno Smith - Las Vegas Raiders
Last week: 26
Just 116 passing yards in a loss to Denver.
The Raiders’ offense is in freefall, and Geno’s struggles are front and center.
30. Tyler Shough - New Orleans Saints
Last week: 32
He ran for two touchdowns and pulled off an upset over the Bucs.
That’s enough to move up a couple of spots.
29. JJ McCarthy - Minnesota Vikings
Last week: N/A
A surprising name in the lineup.
McCarthy’s debut left more questions than answers.
28. Shedeur Sanders - Cleveland Browns
Last week: 30
Three touchdown passes and four total scores in a loss.
Sanders showed flashes, even if the team result didn’t follow.
27. Cam Ward - Tennessee Titans
Last week: 29
Ward edges out Sanders thanks to a win in their head-to-head.
It wasn’t flashy, but it was effective.
26. Jaxson Dart - New York Giants
Last week: 26
Bye week.
No change.
25. Jayden Daniels - Washington Commanders
Last week: 25
Returning from injury, Daniels couldn’t stop a brutal Commanders loss.
Still, some grace is warranted.
24. Kirk Cousins - Atlanta Falcons
Last week: 24
Cousins holds his spot, but he’s lucky those behind him haven’t done more.
23. Bryce Young - Carolina Panthers
Last week: 22
Bye week for Young and the Panthers.
Slight slide due to movement above him.
22. Jacoby Brissett - Arizona Cardinals
Last week: 20
Brissett posted solid numbers, but a 45-17 loss to the Rams overshadows the stat line.
21. Aaron Rodgers - Pittsburgh Steelers
Last week: 22
Rodgers flashed vintage moves with a rushing touchdown and a signature celebration.
He’s inching upward.
20. CJ Stroud - Houston Texans
Last week: 21
Stroud threw for 203 yards and a score in a win that may have put the Chiefs’ dynasty on life support.
That’s a statement game.
19. Brock Purdy - San Francisco 49ers
Last week: 18
Bye week.
No movement, but others are gaining ground.
18. Jalen Hurts - Philadelphia Eagles
Last week: 15
Turnovers piled up in a rough outing.
Hurts is still dangerous, but Week 14 was a step back.
17. Tua Tagovailoa - Miami Dolphins
Last week: 19
Didn’t turn the ball over, which was key as the Dolphins leaned on their run game to beat the Jets.
16. Trevor Lawrence - Jacksonville Jaguars
Last week: 16
Steady outing with 244 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Colts.
Lawrence holds his ground.
15. Caleb Williams - Chicago Bears
Last week: 14
The Bears fell to Green Bay, but Williams has done enough over the season to stay mid-pack.
14. Joe Burrow - Cincinnati Bengals
Last week: 11
Four touchdown passes showed his upside, but late-game mistakes against Buffalo proved costly.
13. Daniel Jones - Indianapolis Colts
Last week: 10
Jones is set to drop after this week due to injury.
For now, he stays in the mix one last time.
12. Jordan Love - Green Bay Packers
Last week: 17
Love was sharp in a divisional win over the Bears, tossing three touchdowns.
He’s trending in the right direction.
11. Sam Darnold - Seattle Seahawks
Last week: 13
Darnold threw three touchdowns in a 37-9 rout of the Falcons.
If he keeps this up, Seattle’s playoff hopes stay alive.
10. Baker Mayfield - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last week: 9
Losing to the Saints?
That’s a tough look for a team trying to be taken seriously.
9. Lamar Jackson - Baltimore Ravens
Last week: 7
Jackson’s recent performances have been erratic.
The Ravens need more consistency from their star.
8. Bo Nix - Denver Broncos
Last week: 12
Nix was surgical in a win over the Raiders, completing 31 of 38 passes.
That kind of efficiency is hard to ignore.
7. Dak Prescott - Dallas Cowboys
Last week: 6
Prescott threw for 376 yards, but two interceptions against Detroit proved costly.
Still, the production is there.
6. Justin Herbert - Los Angeles Chargers
Last week: 7
Herbert gutted out a win over the Eagles while playing through injury.
That toughness moves him up.
5. Patrick Mahomes - Kansas City Chiefs
Last week: 2
Mahomes drops after another loss, and now the questions about the Chiefs’ dynasty are getting louder.
The talent’s still elite - but the results aren’t.
4. Drake Maye - New England Patriots
Last week: 5
Bye week for Maye, but he’s done enough to climb a spot.
Big test coming against Allen and the Bills.
3. Jared Goff - Detroit Lions
Last week: 4
Goff led the Lions past a red-hot Cowboys team with 309 passing yards.
Detroit looks back on track - and so does Goff.
2. Josh Allen - Buffalo Bills
Last week: 3
Allen didn’t just benefit from a strong defensive effort against the Bengals - he made winning plays when it mattered.
The Bills are surging, and Allen is the engine behind it.
1. Matthew Stafford - Los Angeles Rams
Last week: 1
Stafford stays at the top after throwing three touchdowns in a blowout win over Arizona.
The Rams are rolling, and their veteran QB is leading the charge.
What It All Means Heading Into Sunday
With Allen climbing to No. 2 and a huge divisional matchup looming, Week 15 could be a defining moment for the Bills’ season. Meanwhile, Mahomes and the Chiefs are facing real questions for the first time in years, and Stafford continues to remind everyone why he’s still one of the most dangerous arms in the league.
The quarterback hierarchy is always fluid - and with playoff races tightening, the pressure is only going to rise. Buckle up.