2024 NFL Week 2 QB Energy Rankings: Colts' Anthony Richardson, Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield make main leaps

1 Predictably on level in crucial spots, Mahomes additionally had loads of confidence sending it downfield in Week 1 because of the added pace of Xavier Worthy out extensive. Nobody is extra reliable. 2 New extensive receiver corps? No drawback. Allen was a one-man wrecking crew to stave off the resurgent Arizona Cardinals. The one concern is how lengthy he can stand up to such a burden. 3 He missed a couple of must-have throws down the stretch, however he additionally regarded loads able to profitable a 3rd NFL MVP towards a stingy Kansas City Chiefs protection. Can Baltimore’s O-line assist him out? 4 He could not all the time have enormous speeding help from Joe Mixon, as he did towards the rival Indianapolis Colts, however the younger man nonetheless appears to be like like one of many recreation’s most polished arms. (+1) 5 The third-year professional was extra spectacular than his numbers point out towards a troublesome New York Jets protection. He continues to thrive as a supremely underrated off-schedule play-extender. (+1) 6 His debut towards the Green Bay Packers felt quite a bit like 2023, when he traded head-scratching tosses for clutch darts, however he had higher solutions towards the blitz towards a real contender. (+1) 7 The numbers weren’t splashy towards the Cleveland Browns, however they did not must be. Freshly paid, Prescott has been doing all of the little issues effectively for a very long time. The bar is all the time excessive. (+1) 8 With out Puka Nacua for an enormous stretch of his newest return to Detroit, Stafford showcased All-Professional imaginative and prescient and passing contact down the stretch. Can he keep upright in a banged-up group? (+2) 9 He was extra uneven than former Lions star and Week 1 opponent Matthew Stafford out of the gate, however his resilience stood out, as did a big-play eye concentrating on breakout Jameson Williams. (+4) 10 Mike McDaniel’s run recreation was surprisingly quiet towards the Jacksonville Jaguars, however Tagovailoa picked up the slack with a few signature bombs, feeding their pace out extensive. (+4) 11 One other September, one other sluggish begin from one of many NFL’s most revered precision passers. Burrow wasn’t jarringly unhealthy to start out the yr; he was merely uninspiring in a vanilla offense. (-7) 12 Like Dak Prescott in Dallas, Herbert had the good thing about enjoying shepherd somewhat than superhero of a pleasant Week 1 win, throwing simply 144 yards however controlling the ball for a run-first assault. (-1) 13 On one hand, the previous MVP struggled to make the Jets aggressive towards the 49ers. On the opposite, he confirmed loads of classic passing zip in his first actual motion since 2023’s Achilles tear. (-1) 14 Is it nonetheless 2023? Lawrence wasn’t good, finishing simply 57% of his throws towards Miami, however he additionally encountered drops, poor safety and uneven play-calling. The expertise remains to be obvious. (+1) 15 Critics went overboard harping on his failure to make Marvin Harrison Jr. a Week 1 star, however the elusive Murray did a strong job constructing a passing rapport to take the superior Bills to the wire. (+2) 16 Possibly his 2023 breakout wasn’t a fluke, in any case. Dealing towards an overmatched Washington Commanders secondary, Mayfield wasn’t simply scrappy in Week 1; he was really in command. (+5) 17 Issues weren’t all the time fairly towards the Denver Broncos, however Smith clearly nonetheless has juice in each his arm and legs at 33. His wheels had been significantly spectacular on an extended landing scramble. (+2) 18 Washington appears hesitant to let the LSU product actually air it out, however his legs alone ought to make the Commanders a possible spoiler, contemporary off an 88-yard speeding debut towards Tampa Bay. (+2) 19 Maybe no growing older signal-caller did extra for his inventory than Carr, who took full benefit of a skinny Carolina Panthers secondary by showcasing a rejuvenated arm in a motion-heavy assault. (+9) 20 Richardson accomplished simply 9 passes towards the Houston Texans, however his rocket of an arm and supersized scrambling abilities stored issues shut. He is a strolling roller-coaster trip below middle. (+5) 21 Neglect the strain of holding Michael Penix Jr. on the bench. The $180 million man now has to show he can at the very least look snug within the pocket after an motionless return from 2023’s harm. (-5) 22 Carving up the New York Giants could not maintain a ton of weight in 2024, however Darnold’s calm, collected debut in Kevin O’Connell’s system is a significant plus for an NFC North squad broadly neglected. (+5) 23 Thrust into QB1 duties with Russell Wilson nursing a nasty calf, the ex-Chicago Bears prospect was surprisingly protecting of the ball in his debut. Will he attempt to department out along with his splashy athleticism? 24 Possibly all of us put a bit of an excessive amount of inventory within the No. 1 general choose’s dazzling preseason, as Williams could not discover a rhythm regardless of a Week 1 win. The arrow ought to solely level up from right here. (+6) 25 The journeyman is rising up the ranks primarily because of the shortcomings of different quarterbacks, as his two turnovers helped put a cap on a frustratingly conservative begin for Las Vegas. (+6) 26 The veteran placeholder managed simply 121 passing yards towards the Cincinnati Bengals, however he did not throw the ball to the opposition, preserving a sterling effort from Jerod Mayo’s protection. (+6) 27 He is fairly just like AFC South rival Anthony Richardson by way of boom-or-bust play type, however Levis extra severely fell sufferer to his personal gung-ho perspective in an erratic, turnover-littered begin. (-2) 28 Now in 12 months 3 with the Browns, has Watson but to string collectively consecutive drives the place he appears to be like snug? Cleveland’s battered line does not assist, however he is had treasured few solutions. (-5) 29 Sean Payton apparently loves the rookie’s readiness, and possibly working towards non-Mike Macdonald defenses will assist, however Nix struggled when pushing the ball even remotely downfield. 30 New yr, similar ugly state of affairs right here: Jones’ supporting forged and offensive design aren’t overly encouraging, and but he continues to throw himself into bother. How lengthy earlier than Drew Lock? 31 There’s a lot to love about this younger man’s character. Watching him listlessly attain for solutions in a rebuilding offense is hard. Possibly Dave Canales’ arrival will not be a significant repair. We’ll see. 32 With star gunslinger Jordan Love sidelined on account of an MCL sprain, it is Willis’ time to carry down the fort in Inexperienced Bay, simply weeks after his arrival following a bumpy run with the Tennessee Titans.