Josh Allen Ranked 3rd in 2025 QB Rankings, Trailing Mahomes and Jackson

According to the 2025 QB rankings released by Stevan Ruiz of The Ringer, Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen is ranked 3rd to start the NFL season. Allen's score of 96.1 narrowly trails second-place Patrick Mahomes (96.6) and first-place Lamar Jackson (96.8). The top 5 is rounded out by Justin Herbert (95.9) and Joe Burrow (95.7), all of whom are AFC quarterbacks.

Ruiz describes Allen as "the NFL's most unstoppable playmaking force," explaining that he "always looks to be the biggest, strongest, and fastest player on the field." While Ruiz notes that Allen may not be considered a "precision passer," his "range and arm strength allow him to complete more throws than most quarterbacks." The analyst also praises Allen's intelligence, stating that he "quarterbacks the Bills offense in every sense" and has "sped up his process in recent years."

Despite some concerns about Allen's occasional "sugar-high" play, Ruiz believes the Bills QB can rise to the top of the rankings by "going on a heater." With Allen, Jackson, and Mahomes consistently battling for the top spot, the 2025 season promises an exciting quarterback race.