2024 NFL Week 3 QB Energy Rankings: Payments' Josh Allen rises to No. 1; Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence plummets

1 James Cook’s underrated explosiveness helped propel Buffalo’s rout of the Miami Dolphins, however Allen has now performed superhero and correctly protected the ball to maintain the Bills atop the AFC East. By means of the air and on the bottom, there is not a extra formidable menace at this second. (+1) 2 The second-year star has picked up proper the place he left off in 2023, slinging it with authority. The very best half: A few of his greatest darts from the pocket are available in essentially the most important spots. (+1) 3 He as soon as once more outlasted Joe Burrow to affirm the Chiefs as class of the AFC, regardless of some downfield lofts into site visitors. Mahomes offsets so a lot of his errors with clutch execution. (-2) 4 Baltimore as an entire stays too erratic down the stretch. That features Jackson, although we can also’t take without any consideration how a lot his easy play-extending athleticism retains them afloat. (-1) 5 The teenager was a combined bag towards the Minnesota Vikings‘ swarming protection, buying and selling big-boy throws with late hiccups beneath stress. The 49ers are nonetheless lucky to have his high-level poise. 6 Apart from the game-sealing deep-ball choose, Hurts practically put the Eagles on his again towards the Atlanta Falcons, showcasing classic burst on the transfer. He clearly misses A.J. Brown, although. 7 After a relative dud of an opener, Burrow was again on his recreation in a duel with the Chiefs, airing it out with fairly downfield contact. It would be good if his gifted receiving corps stabilizes quickly. (+4) 8 Jim Harbaugh’s ground-heavy assault has lessened the necessity for Herbert to command the highlight beneath heart. However the veteran has tailored accordingly, delivering strikes when referred to as upon. (+4) 9 All of the Week 1 hype evaporated in an unpleasant loss to the New Orleans Saints, however that was extra on the Cowboys‘ protection, although just a few compelled throws did not assist. Prescott will bounce again. (-2) 10 Say good day to the very best model of the previous No. 1 total choose. After taking the Payments to the wire in Week 1, the twin menace scurried and launched it much more towards the Los Angeles Rams. (+5) 11 He would possibly truthfully be an MVP front-runner to begin his second Bucs season. It is early, however his moxie appears all the best way again, contemporary off a shifty and decisive highway upset of the Detroit Lions. (+5) 12 Stafford himself has been gutsy to open the brand new season, however all his supporting items are crumbling, which is just about the nightmare situation in L.A. Can he himself keep upright? (-4) 13 Neither of Seattle’s two wins have been easy crusing, however on each events, Smith has come by with large throws late. He is had a knack for crunch-time theatrics with the Seahawks. (+4) 14 We entered 2024 anticipating Carr to stay a middling, if serviceable, figurehead for the Saints. As an alternative, he is ripped it with a youthful and environment friendly zeal beneath new coordinator Klint Kubiak. (+5) 15 The timing and consistency remains to be a piece in progress, which is not shocking contemplating his missed time in 2023. However Rodgers’ pinpoint contact and laser arm expertise stays intact for the Jets. (-2) 16 You can begin to listen to the murmurs from skeptical Lions followers now. Goff is top-10 materials when well-protected in his elite setup, however the desperation hurls off the again foot have bitten him. (-5) 17 The cautiously anticipated Minnesota revival is off to a terrific begin. Beating the New York Giants was one factor, however he was commanding and cozy when wanted towards the 49ers, too. (+5) 18 There’s the Captain Kirk the Falcons paid for! Per week after a sluggish Atlanta debut, he was flawless in crunch time to cap an epic comeback after leaning on an enormous Bijan Robinson recreation. (+3) 19 Splash performs have been laborious to return by for the rookie by the air, however he is offset that with a heavy and regular speeding output. It could web extra subject targets than touchdowns, but it surely’s a begin. (-1) 20 The Steelers have requested him to play it straight fairly than lean into his dynamic items, and so they’re 2-0 in consequence, betting largely on their protection. If he retains it up, he would possibly simply keep beneath heart. (+3) 21 This may be the largest disparity when it comes to expertise and outcomes. Lawrence has the instruments, however his decision-making, coupled with stale play-calling and iffy safety, has Jacksonville slumped. (-7) 22 The Raiders upset the Ravens largely as a consequence of Antonio Pierce’s protection, however Minshew additionally properly fed Davante Adams in some key spots to facilitate the “W.” His really feel for the sport is obvious. (+3) 23 The actual fact he is barely exterior the highest 20 is a serious win for New England, which solely actually wants him to regulate the ball whereas letting a two-headed backfield and bodily Jerod Mayo protection lead. (+3) 24 Any given play may go any given means with this large man beneath heart. He practically rallied the Colts towards the Green Bay Packers in Week 2, however solely after one other scattershot aerial assault. (-4) 25 Levis will get a whole lot of comprehensible flak for ill-timed play-extending efforts, when in actuality he ought to “stay to play one other down.” His rugged mobility and zippy arm additionally hold the Titans related. (+2) 26 Issues had been sloppy for your complete offense as soon as once more towards Jacksonville, however Watson no less than confirmed late-game mettle, utilizing each his arm and legs to ship Cleveland an in depth victory. (+2) 27 He definitely does his greatest to keep away from fixed stress behind an unstable line, however the No. 1 choose has but to search out any type of rhythm as a passer, which is a disgrace contemplating his monster arm. (-3) 28 Promoted to QB1 after two extra listless begins from the overmatched Bryce Young, Dalton has confirmed succesful as a aid pitcher earlier than. At 36, although, how a lot can he elevate Carolina? 29 His reference to Malik Nabers no less than introduced a little bit little bit of life to Brian Daboll’s offense towards the rival Washington Commanders. Nonetheless, he struggled to hit even 58% of his throws total. (+1) 30 Pressed into motion with Jordan Love nursing an MCL damage, the ex-Titans prospect regarded way more snug than he ever has in his first fill-in begin. It helped that Josh Jacobs was on fireplace. (+2) 31 Possibly sometime Sean Payton’s rebuild will present important indicators of progress. For now, his rookie signal-caller appears to be like frenetic when pushing the ball downfield; his 4 picks lead the NFL. (-2) 32 The previous seventh-rounder is the short-term alternative for the injured Tua Tagovailoa. Do not be stunned if newly acquired former Ravens fill-in Tyler “Snoop” Huntley quickly takes over.