Fox SportsAug 24, 2026
A composite ranking by six FOX Sports NFL writers of the 10 best quarterbacks entering 2026, with Josh Allen first, Patrick Mahomes second and Matthew Stafford third.
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Here is how the six of us ranked the 10 best quarterbacks.
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- Best QBs In The NFL: Has Josh Allen Overtaken Patrick Mahomes As Best Quarterback?
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“So, which quarterback is actually the best in the league entering the 2026 campaign? Here is how the six of us ranked the 10 best quarterbacks. 10. Jared Goff ... 1. Josh Allen”
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