NFL QB rankings, Week 9: Baker Mayfield bounced from No. 1; two new passers enter Tier 1

Patrick Mahomes continues to dominate the NFL, leading the Kansas City Chiefs with impressive stats through eight games, including 2,099 passing yards and 17 touchdowns. Baker Mayfield holds the second spot, despite a recent performance dip, due to his strong start to the season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dak Prescott ranks third after a mixed performance with the Dallas Cowboys, including a challenging game against Denver.

Drake Maye of the New England Patriots rises to fourth in the rankings, showcasing a streak of high passing yards and efficiency. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills is fifth, with solid stats but facing competition from Maye. Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers rounds out Tier 1, noted for a standout game against the Vikings.

In Tier 2, Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts shows potential to move up, while Sam Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) and Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) follow. Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles ranks 11th, and Jared