What happened: PFF released a ranking of every NFL starting quarterback heading into the 2026 season, slotting Josh Allen at No. 1 and Deshaun Watson at No. 32. The list runs the full board from top to bottom, and the Allen placement is the headline talking point.

Why it matters: Allen has been in the MVP conversation for years and pairs elite arm talent with rushing production few quarterbacks can match, so the top billing is defensible. The gap to the field is what fans will argue over, since a handful of other passers have their own cases for QB1.