The divisional round of the NFL playoffs begins on Saturday afternoon, and the Ravens are focused on regaining that sense of urgency after locking up the No. 1 overall seed and a first-round bye.
Lamar Jackson is the MVP favorite, and one of the actual measuring sticks of his candidacy will be where he finished 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 following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL regular season?
Here’s a look at the QBR ratings for all 32 NFL quarterbacks after an exciting regular season.
30
Zach Wilson --Jets
Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 30.6
29
Bryce Young--Panthers
Dec 3, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) scores on a two point conversion against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 33.3
28
Mac Jones--Patriots
Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) calls a play at the line against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 36.3
27
Kenny Pickett--Steelers
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 38.5
26
Desmond Ridder-Falcons
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs in for a touchdown past Arizona Cardinals safety Marco Wilson (20) at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023, in Glendale.
Total QBR for 2023: 40.1
25
Aidan O'Connell
Nov 19, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) stands in the pocket during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 40.3
24
Sam Howell--Commanders
Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 42.0
23
Justin Fields --Bears
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 46.1
22
Kyler Murray -- Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023, in Glendale.
Total QBR for 2023: 47.8
21
Russell Wilson --Broncos
Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles in the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 50.9
20
Joshua Dobbs--Vikings
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) passes against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 51.8
19
Joe Burrow --Bengals
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 16: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals scrambles against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 16, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Total QBR for 2023: 52.4
18
Baker Mayfield --Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.
Total QBR for 2023: 54.4
17
Derek Carr--Saints
Nov 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 56.5
16
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 for 2023: 56.7
15
C.J. Stroud--Texans
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) draws back to pass Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Total QBR for 2023: 57.5
14
Geno Smith--Seahawks
Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 59.6
13
Jalen Hurts --Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 03: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Total QBR for 2023: 59.9
12
Gardner Minshew--Colts
Dec 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 59.9
11
Jared Goff--Lions
Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 60.2
10
Tua Tagovailoa--Dolphins
Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 60.7
9
Jordan Love --Packers
Nov 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) pressures Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) in the second half during the annual Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 62.1
8
Patrick Mahomes --Chiefs
Dec 25, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 62.9
7
Kirk Cousins --Vikings
Sep 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) scrambles against the Los Angeles Chargers in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 63.3
6
Matthew Stafford--Rams
Dec 10, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 63.6
5
Justin Herbert--Chargers
Nov 26, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 64.3
4
Lamar Jackson--Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts to a play against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Total QBR for 2023: 64.7
3
Josh Allen--Bills
Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 69.3
2
Dak Prescott--Cowboys
Nov 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 72.4
1
Brock Purdy--49ers
Dec 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (24) in the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Total QBR for 2023: 72.7
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