Quarterback is one of the most crucial playing positions in American football. It is unfair to say that the team’s offense is complete without them. They are the ones who receive the ball first, and then they try to move the ball to the touchdown line by passing, rushing, throwing, or any other possible way. Every year, fans witness quarterbacks shine and also clinch the MVP award. Similarly, there is great competition for the best quarterback in 2024. So, let us look at the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL 2024-24.
Top 10 Quarterbacks in the NFL 2024-24
- Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)
- Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)
- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)
- Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers)
- Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers)
- CJ Stroud (Houston Texans)
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Joe Flacco (Cleveland Browns)
Key players to miss out
- Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Matt Stafford (Los Angeles Rams)
- Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks)
- Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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Top 10 Quarterbacks in the NFL 2024-24
1. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ranks first on the list. Prescott didn’t miss a single game for the team and averaged 265.6 yards per game. Not only that, but he also averaged 2.1 touchdowns per game during the season. Without a doubt, Prescott is one of the best offensive players in the NFL.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 17 | 410/590 | 4,516 | 36 |
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2. Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)
The Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Lamar Jackson, finds his place second on the list. He had a magical 2024 season and is also the favorite to win the NFL MVP of the season award. Lamar averaged 230 passing yards and 1.5 touchdowns per game this season. He has played a crucial role in the team finishing first in the NFL standings and securing the number one seed.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 16 | 307/457 | 3,678 | 24 |
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3. Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been magical over the years. In the last three seasons, he crossed the 4000+ passing-yard mark and has done it again this season. He had 4,306 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in the 2024 season. Undoubtedly, he is one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 17 | 385/579 | 4,306 | 29 |
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4. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)
How can we forget the passing yard leader? The Dolphins quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, had the most passing yards in the 2024 season. In all 17 games, he had over 100 passing yards and at least one touchdown. Moreover, he played a crucial role in the Dolphins reaching the playoffs.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 17 | 388/560 | 4,624 | 29 |
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5. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)
The Lions quarterback, Jared Goff, is the runner-up in the most passing yards standings. He is one of the three players to cross the 4500+ passing yard mark this season. Not only passing yards, but he also had 30 touchdowns in the season.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 17 | 407/605 | 4,575 | 30 |
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6. Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers)
It is unfair to say that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is not one of the best quarterbacks in the league. The rookie is playing in his second NFL season and crossed the 4000 passing yards mark. Moreover, he broke a franchise record for the most passing yards in a season.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 16 | 308/444 | 4,280 | 31 |
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7. Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers)
After Brock Purdy, another rookie finds his place on the list. Packers quarterback Jordan Love is playing in his third NFL season and hasn’t missed a single game for the team. He averaged almost 250 passing yards per game and played a crucial role in the Packers reaching the playoffs.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 17 | 372/579 | 4.159 | 32 |
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8. CJ Stroud (Houston Texans)
Every quarterback dreams of crossing 4,000 passing yards in a season. Well, Texans quarterback CJ Stroud did it in his very first NFL season. He only played 15 games for the team and had 4,108 passing yards. A rookie crossing the 4000 passing-yard mark is quite unimaginable, and Stroud did it in his first season.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 15 | 319/499 | 4,108 | 23 |
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9. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)
The top 10 quarterbacks of the season are always incomplete without Chiefs player Patrick Mahomes. In the past five seasons, he has consistently crossed the 4000 passing yards mark and has done it in the current season. Shockingly, the 2024 season was not his best, but he still averaged 246 passing yards per game.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 16 | 401/597 | 4,183 | 27 |
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10. Joe Flacco (Cleveland Browns)
The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback, Joe Flacco, might be a surprising name for you. Because he has played only five games this season. Yet, he has 1,616 passing yards and 13 touchdowns. Flacco has consistently hit the 250+ passing-yard mark and two touchdowns in every game. It would be incorrect if we did not have him on the list.
| Games Played | Pass completion and attempts | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
| 5 | 123/204 | 1,616 | 13 |
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