What happened: Trevor Lawrence tops the NFL with an 8.6% touchdown rate per pass attempt through eight weeks. Joe Burrow follows at 7.5%, while Brock Purdy ranks third at 7.1%. Kirk Cousins and Drake Maye round out the top five at 6.7% and 6.4%, respectively.

Why it matters: High efficiency has sustained passing production even as volume varies across early-season schedules. Burrow has paired his 7.5% scoring clip with 15 touchdowns in six games to remain among the league leaders. Maintaining conversion rates above 7% typically hinges on red-zone execution and avoiding turnover-heavy drives.

What to watch: Efficiency metrics will face tests as teams navigate the second half of the schedule ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.