Nick Akridge

Miami quarterback Carson Beck brings six years of college experience, but his lack of anticipation and waning arm talent make him a likely NFL backup.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is an intriguing prospect with good out-of-structure playmaking, but his struggles with pressure cloud his projection.

Nick Akridge breaks down Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson using PFF grades and tools.

Nick Akridge breaks down projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza using PFF stats and tools.

How do Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams, Bo Nix, J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. stack up after two NFL seasons?

Using PFF grades and situational data, we examine how the remaining quarterbacks stack up — and where each can tilt the conference championship games.

Wild Card Weekend delivered a wide range of quarterback performances that shaped the outcome of playoff games. Rather than focusing on a single box-score outcome, this breakdown examines the best quarterbacks from the opening playoff round across several key categories, highlighting how passers impacted games and separated themselves when the stakes were highest.

The former No. 1 overall pick earned a 77.3 PFF grade, the second-highest among all quarterbacks on Wild Card Weekend. He showcased his full arsenal with six big-time throws, tied for the most by any quarterback in a single game this season.

As the regular season ends, we’ll highlight the highest-graded run-blockers and run defenders from each position.

In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

The New Orleans Saints just won their fourth straight game behind another strong performance from rookie quarterback Tyler Shough. The second-round pick has surged down the stretch, giving the Saints legitimate reason to view him as their starting quarterback heading into next season.

In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

Justin Herbert continues to thrive despite constant pressure, using elite arm talent and anticipation to punish defenses when given even a moment of time. His ability to attack tight windows and capitalize on rare clean pockets has been central to the Chargers stacking wins late in the season.

At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run-blockers and run defenders from each position.

In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

There’s no denying the pressure on McCarthy. The Vikings went all-in on him as their franchise quarterback this offseason, and the early returns were uneven. But development was always going to take time, and over the past few weeks, the confidence and decisiveness have clearly shown up on tape.

In this quarterback rankings breakdown, we've evaluated the top performers based on PFF passing grades. Using insights from Premium Stats, we’ll also present a variety of key grades beyond passing grade, including grades under pressure, from a clean pocket, against the blitz and more.

Trevor Lawrence is playing his best football of the season, stacking back-to-back elite performances as the Jaguars seize control of the AFC South. The film shows a far more confident, decisive quarterback — one who’s pushing the ball downfield, beating pressure with timing, and finally looking like the player capable of carrying Jacksonville deep into January.

At PFF, the run game matters just as much as the pass game, and every play is meticulously graded. Each week, we’ll be looking at the highest-graded run blockers and run defenders from each position.