2024 NFL QB Power Rankings Week 9: Hurts looks old self, Richardson looks young

Henry McKenna

NFL Reporter

Just about every elite quarterback is kicking into gear — even if his team isn’t. 

And then there’s Patrick Mahomes.

Whereas Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow have to contend with their shoddy defenses, Mahomes’ defense is overcoming him. That’s why his latest interception against the Raiders — his ninth of the year — didn’t even matter this past Sunday. The Chiefs defense responded to Mahomes’ turnover by forcing a turnover on downs in the red zone. So, while his rough season continues — where he plays down to his opponents and struggles to transition between pass-catchers — Mahomes remains undefeated. 

And, yes, in the top 10 of this list.

For the QB Stock Market, we weigh the most recent performances with 30% importance, while 70% is applied to the rest of 2024. One question holds importance above all others: What have you done for your team lately?  

Previous weeks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 

1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (⬆️ 1)
2. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (⬇️ 1)

The Ravens don’t have a WR1 — a guy that can separate at any given moment (or win contested catches at will) — but Jackson is the guy that makes the play when all the guys are covered. He runs for chunk yardage and he protects himself. 

This, we all know, right?

But it’s interesting, if only because we’re unlikely to see him get more help at WR despite this obvious shortcoming — even if we just saw Mahomes, Allen and Aaron Rodgers add a top-tier wideout. Those teams are building up their QBs. In the case of a mobile guy like Allen, they’re adding a WR to keep him from running the ball. 

Lamar probably won’t get that luxury. 

In a game when Jackson’s receivers had three costly drops, the Ravens will keep expecting him to operate at an MVP level. In a season when the defense is allowing 26.1 points per game, seventh-most, Jackson is expected to score 27 points per game.

That should give context to how…

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Publish date : 2024-10-29 16:47:10

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