The Athletic's NFL QB Tier Rankings Highlight Stroud, Question Colts, Giants Starters

The latest NFL quarterback rankings by Mike Sando and other analysts reveal mixed assessments of top and emerging quarterbacks for the 2025 season. C.J. Stroud, despite a sophomore season with some regression, remains highly regarded, tied for ninth among quarterbacks due to his potential and team success, while Justin Fields is viewed as more limited due to passing concerns but valuable for his rushing ability, especially with the Jets' defensive strength. Patrick Mahomes, though coming off a down year, continues to be praised widely but notably does not top ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky's trait-specific quarterback rankings, which favor others like Josh Allen and Joe Burrow in categories such as arm strength and decision-making. Meanwhile, Daniel Jones is expected to retain the starting role in Indianapolis amid skepticism about his accuracy and processing, with Anthony Richardson's development stalled due to injury and poor rankings. The New York Giants' quarterback situation, led by Russell Wilson, is seen as uncertain, partly due to health concerns and the potential rise of rookie Jaxson Dart, despite Wilson's leadership qualities and veteran presence. Overall, these rankings reflect both confidence and caution surrounding quarterbacks' performance, health, and fit within their teams' systems heading into the new NFL season.