{
  "id": 5588673,
  "title": "Top 12 NFL quarterbacks entering 2026-2027 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/top-12-nfl-quarterbacks-entering-2026-2027-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T15:49:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/top-12-nfl-quarterbacks-entering-154901745.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here is my analysis of the top 12 NFL quarterbacks entering the 2026-2027 season based on the provided source:\n\n1. Jared Goff, Lions - At 32 years old, Goff is the oldest quarterback on this list. He has had success with both the Rams and Lions, including a Super Bowl appearance with the Rams in 2018. Goff's playoff record is 5-5 and he has a career winning percentage of .591 with 94 wins.\n\n2. Brock Purdy and Drake Maye - These young quarterbacks are tied for 9th. Purdy, coming from a low draft pick background, has a .660 winning percentage while Maye, picked third overall, has a .606 winning percentage. Both have playoff records above .500 and lost in the Super Bowl.\n\n3. Lamar Jackson, Ravens - At 29 years old, Jackson is seventh on this list. Despite being underachieving, he has a massive regular season record of 79-36 and a .752 winning percentage. His playoff record is 3-5, which drags him down from the top spots.\n\n4. Joe Burrow, Bengals - Also 29 years old, Burrow is sixth on this list. He has a good overall playoff record of 5-2 and is a big game player. However, his regular season record is disappointing at 48-35. Burrow is turning 30 in December and his age, combined with his performance, puts him in a crucial position for his career.\n\n5. Matt Stafford, Rams - At 38 years old, Stafford is the oldest quarterback in the top 5. Given his MVP status and potential remaining seasons, he is a key figure in the league. However, age-related concerns limit his longevity on this list.\n\n6. Sam Darnold, Seahawks - Darnold, at 29 years old, is entering his ninth NFL season. With a 52-42 career record and a 3-1 playoff mark, he is looking to rebound after struggling in his early career. At age 29, Darnold still has plenty of football ahead of him.\n\nThe source provides a data-driven ranking of quarterbacks based on their records, playoff success, and age. It highlights the trade-offs between age and experience versus raw talent and potential.",
  "summary": "The 12 best quarterbacks in the league, right now!",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}