​Josh Allen sits at the top of the NFL quarterback rankings for many league insiders, a view echoed by ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler in his latest survey of executives, scouts, and coaches about the top 10 players at each position. In Fowler’s comprehensive piece on Allen and the quarterbacks, the Buffalo Bills signal-caller is the long-standing leader in the quarterback category. One executive summed it up this way: “He’s the most singularly unstoppable player at the position when you get his A-game, and he’s cut down on turnovers over the past two seasons.” I’ve believed since the start of the 2022 season that Allen is the best player in the league, and that sentiment aligns with that assessment.
In Fowler’s article, the full Top 10 at quarterback is laid out, and while Mahomes at No. 2 is defensible, the star’s performance the last couple of seasons hasn’t matched the level he set earlier in his career. Still, quarterback reputations aren’t highly volatile, especially for someone who has won multiple championships. The Top 5 is widely regarded as the current consensus, though the exact order may vary.
For the players ranked six through ten, each is a worthy candidate, and I would have liked to see Jordan Love of the Packers included in that upper tier. Brock Purdy earned honorable mention, a nod that many observers would consider deserved.
Back to Allen: he embodies the best blend of elite passing ability—both inside and outside the pocket—with exceptional rushing talent. Even if you view his passing as slightly behind Mahomes, there’s no doubt Allen is a far superior runner. And when you compare him to Lamar Jackson, Allen isn’t as explosive a runner, but he’s nearly as effective in rushing opportunities and clearly a more polished passer overall. In terms of scrambling and designed runs, Allen is light-years ahead of Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford.
As for whether you view Allen as the NFL’s best quarterback, that might be a matter of perspective. Still, a strong case exists for ranking him at or near the top.
If you’re curious about the Top 10 quarterbacks entering the 2026 season, here’s a way to frame the question for SEO while reflecting the current sentiment and staying open to debate: how would you rank the Top 10 quarterbacks entering the 2026 season?