NFL QB Index, Week 15: Joe Burrow Vaults Lamar Jackson; Bryce Young Eclipses Jalen Hurts
The NFL QB Index is a weekly ranking of the top 10 quarterbacks in the league, based on their performance in the most recent week’s games. The index is compiled by a panel of NFL experts who evaluate quarterbacks based on a variety of factors, including passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, and overall efficiency.
Joe Burrow Vaults Lamar Jackson
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has vaulted Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to the top of the NFL QB Index after a stellar performance in Week 15. Burrow threw for 446 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leading the Bengals to their fifth straight victory. Jackson, meanwhile, struggled in a 13-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns, throwing for just 168 yards and one interception.
Burrow has now thrown for over 400 yards in three of his last four games, and he has 34 touchdown passes on the season, which is tied for the most in the NFL. He is also completing 69.1% of his passes, which is the highest completion percentage among all quarterbacks with at least 300 attempts.
Bryce Young Eclipses Jalen Hurts
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has eclipsed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in the NFL QB Index after a record-breaking performance in Week 15. Young threw for 559 yards and five touchdowns in a 50-30 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks, breaking the school record for most passing yards in a single game.
Young has now thrown for over 300 yards in seven of his last eight games, and he has 36 touchdown passes on the season, which is the most in the FBS. He is also completing 68.3% of his passes, which is the second-highest completion percentage among all quarterbacks with at least 300 attempts.
Other Notable Performances
Other notable performances in Week 15 included:
- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-24 win over the Houston Texans.
- Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-14 win over the Carolina Panthers.
- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-20 win over the Miami Dolphins.
- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos.
- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-20 win over the New York Giants.
Conclusion
The NFL QB Index is a weekly snapshot of the top quarterbacks in the league, and it can change significantly from week to week. However, the performances of Joe Burrow and Bryce Young in Week 15 were particularly impressive, and it will be interesting to see how they continue to play in the weeks to come.