NFL Quarterback Rankings Week 8: Mac Jones, Gardner Minshew, Lamar Jackson Rising
Nobody was more impressive last weekend than Lamar Jackson.
Over the NFL season’s first six weeks, the Ravens had been trying to acclimate themselves to new offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s system.
It all came together Sunday against the Lions.
What was supposed to be a showdown turned into a slaying, with Baltimore winning 38–6. Jackson was sublime, throwing for 357 yards on 13.2 yards per attempt with three touchdowns, while adding 36 yards and a score on the ground.
Baltimore (5–2) is tied with the Jaguars and Dolphins for the AFC’s second-best record, trailing the Chiefs (6–1). And with Jackson perhaps adjusted to Monken’s scheme, the Ravens’ best days could be ahead of them.
Here are the Week 8 NFL quarterback rankings:
32. Malik Willis, Tennessee Titans (31)
31. Brian Hoyer, Las Vegas Raiders (N/A)
30. Tyson Bagent, Chicago Bears (32)
29. Joshua Dobbs, Arizona Cardinals (23)
28. PJ Walker, Cleveland Browns (29)
27. Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers (26)
26. Mac Jones, New England Patriots (28)
25. Desmond Ridder, Atlanta Falcons (27)
24. Zach Wilson, New York Jets (24)
23. Tyrod Taylor, New York Giants (25)
22. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (19)
21. Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh Steelers (22)
20. Sam Howell, Washington Commanders (20)
19. Gardner Minshew, Indianapolis Colts (21)
18. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints (16)
17. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (17)
16. Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos (18)
15. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (14)
14. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers (13)
13. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (12)
12. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings (15)
11. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (11)
10. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (9)
9. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks (10)
8. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (7)
7. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (8)
6. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (5)
5. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (3)
4. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (6)
3. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (4)
2. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (2)
1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (1)