Some quarterbacks who struggled like Bryce Young, Baker Mayfield and Aaron Rodgers have earned more of a leash to, at the very least, start in Week 18 for their respective teams, but these quarterbacks should be on the bench in Week 18 and in that same spot or off the roster entirely in the future.

Joe Burrow roared back with an immaculate performance in a 45-21 win at the Dolphins in Week 16: He threw for 309 yards and four passing touchdowns on 25 of 32 passing. He is now the third-fastest player in NFL history (75 games) to reach 150 career passing touchdowns, behind only Dan Marino (62 games) and Patrick Mahomes (63 games). (+4)

Had the Giants and Jaxson Dart not defeated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, the conversation would have been different after a report that New York would "evaluate all options," including taking a quarterback with the No.

The 2026 NFL draft cycle is gaining steam. The college playoffs roll on until a champion is crowned on January 19. After that, the draft calendar turns attention to the all-star game circuit in late January.

Former Buckeye CJ Stroud has made strides in the NFL, bringing the Houston Texans to three-straight playoff berths.

Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough continues his rapid rise after leading New Orleans to a comeback win and strengthening his case for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Here is List Wire's full NFL quarterback rankings in Week 17, including Cook. PFF grade: 29.8. PFF grade: 50.6. PFF grade: 48.6. PFF grade: 59.8. PFF grade: 61.6. PFF grade: 62.0.

With the Colts out of playoff contention, Indianapolis is expected to start Riley Leonard in Week 18 against the Houston Texans. Leonard was a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and has played in three games this year, totaling 145 passing yards, no touchdowns and one interception.