Who’s Really Top 5 This Season | Sports News

The NFL’s top QBs are locked in a fierce battle for elite status, with Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, and Matthew Stafford dominating the annual consensus poll—despite rising contenders like Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Brock Purdy, and Jalen Hurts. While Herbert’s injury-riddled season and May’s playoff debut drew debate, voters still favor the proven core. Purdy and Hurts face skepticism not for their play, but for the talent around them—San Francisco’s offense and Philly’s line elevate their stats, making it hard to crack the top five. The poll reveals how tough it is to break into that elite tier, even when you’re carrying a team on your back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c9501bd862b4c42