Rich Eisen slots Matthew Stafford third among quarterbacks

Lamar Jackson ranks fourth while Joe Burrow sits fifth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 151 min read

.@richeisen shares his top 5 QBs list 👀 5️⃣ Joe Burrow 4️⃣ Lamar Jackson 3️⃣ Matthew Stafford https://t.co/ubTOb6HHvq Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: Rich Eisen released his rankings of NFL quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season.

Why it matters: Analyst evaluations across July highlight differing opinions on the quarterback hierarchy heading into 2026. Earlier this month, Pro Football Focus slotted Joe Burrow at No. 2 and Lamar Jackson at No. 3 in its 2026 starting quarterback rankings. Eisen places both behind Matthew Stafford entering training camp.

What to watch: Quarterback evaluations will continue to shift as NFL training camps open later in July. All three passers prepare for the start of the 2026 preseason.

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@ESPNNFL 2026-07-15T19:15:11.304853+00:00

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