What happened: Dak Prescott and Caleb Williams moved up in PFF's Week 8 NFL quarterback rankings, while Patrick Mahomes and Bryce Young slid. The weekly grading update separates the two rising NFC passers from Mahomes and Young heading into the end of October.

Why it matters: Williams' rise pairs with Chicago's 5-2 start after a 30-24 victory over New England and reinforces the market outlook for a 2024 quarterback class projected to top $70 million annually. Mahomes' downward movement underscores tighter week-to-week grading standards even as he stays near the top of broader league hierarchy lists.

What to watch: Quarterback grading tiers will reset after Week 8 concludes across the 2026 NFL regular season.