Updated NFL Quarterback Rankings
Updated NFL Quarterback Ratings Favor Brock Purdy While Aaron Rodgers Struggles
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Brock Purdy’s Week 2 performance included 20 completions on 22 attempts for 287 yards and two touchdowns, along with 30 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown—one of the strongest recent starts in QBERT’s database.
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QBERT’s projected ratings incorporate playing-time measures such as “QB plays,” along with aging curves and injury information, rather than relying solely on early-season results.
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Aaron Rodgers has thrown only one touchdown through two games while averaging 204 passing yards per game; Pittsburgh’s only win came after a T.J. Watt pick-six against Atlanta.
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The Steelers rank 30th in the NFL in total offense at 249.5 yards per game, while Rodgers is averaging nearly 40 pass attempts per game, underscoring the imbalance in Pittsburgh’s offense.
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A fan assessment argues that Deshaun Watson’s production may be suppressed by Cleveland’s struggling offensive line and ineffective running game, while also noting that some younger quarterbacks cannot be fully evaluated without additional live experience.
NFL quarterback rankings shifted after two weeks of play, with QBERT elevating Brock Purdy to its top tier following a dominant Week 2 performance. Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score—one of the strongest starts in QBERT's database. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers sits near the bottom at 30th of 32 qualified quarterbacks with a 31.6 QBR rating, hampered by Pittsburgh's weak offense that ranks 30th in total yards per game.
Jalen Hurts ranks 15th in ESPN's QBR after two games, with completion percentage emerging as a weakness. Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 after throwing just one touchdown and an interception against Minnesota, casting doubt on his immediate availability.
Purdy's Historic Start Reshapes Top Rankings
Brock Purdy's Week 2 explosion has made him a favorite in quarterback evaluation systems. His 20-of-22 line with 287 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown represents one of the best recent performances QBERT has recorded. The system factors in opponent strength, weather, home field, and injury history when assigning grades, not just raw stats.
Williams Injury Threatens Rookie Momentum
Caleb Williams looked sharp in his NFL opener with four touchdowns against Tennessee. Week 2 brought different results: a hamstring injury occurred during a struggling performance against Minnesota where he completed limited passes for 138 yards and one interception. ESPN analysts now question whether he'll have time to prove his potential.
The injury arrives at a critical moment for evaluating Williams' early-season trajectory. Hurts, competing in the same division, ranks 15th in ESPN's QBR metric, which adjusts for play quality and opponent difficulty. Observers debate whether young quarterbacks need more live reps before rankings stabilize.
Rodgers Struggles in Steelers' Broken Offense
Aaron Rodgers sits at 30th in ESPN's QBR with just one touchdown through two games and 204 average passing yards per contest. Pittsburgh's offense ranks 30th league-wide at 249.5 yards per game. The Steelers' only win came after a T.J. Watt pick-six against Atlanta—not Rodgers' doing.
Rodgers is attempting nearly 40 passes per game, yet Pittsburgh's ground game ranks among the league's worst. This forces one-dimensional play that defensive coordinators exploit easily. The combination of weak rushing offense and high pass volume creates an impossible scenario for even elite quarterbacks.
Debate Over Context and Early Evaluation
Fan analysis questions whether ESPN's rankings fully account for quarterback circumstances. Deshaun Watson's production may suffer from Cleveland's struggling offensive line and weak running game, masking better individual performance. Meanwhile, younger players like Jayden Daniels, Daniel Jones, and Justin Herbert require more game film before their potential becomes clear.
QBERT's approach incorporates aging curves, injury data, and historical performance patterns rather than relying solely on Week 1 and Week 2 results. Tom Brady remains the top quarterback on QBERT's all-time leaderboard, a position earned through decades of consistent excellence. Most analysts agree that two-game samples cannot define careers.
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