Jared Goff Makes Stunning Leap in NFL Quarterback Rankings
The Detroit Lions have the No. 1 quarterback in the NFL. At least, that’s the verdict from one national analyst heading into Week 8.
CBS Sports released its latest NFL quarterback power rankings Wednesday, and Jared Goff claimed the top spot, moving ahead of Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, Joe Burrow, and every other quarterback in the league.
For a player who has spent years hearing that he’s simply a product of a great offensive system, that’s quite an accomplishment.
And the numbers explain exactly why Goff deserves the recognition.
Jared Goff Takes Over No. 1 Spot in NFL QB Rankings
In Garrett Podell’s Week 8 quarterback rankings, Goff jumped two spots to No. 1 following Detroit’s thrilling 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Here are the top 10 quarterbacks:
| Rank | Quarterback | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jared Goff | Detroit Lions |
| 2 | Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills |
| 3 | Brock Purdy | San Francisco 49ers |
| 4 | Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 5 | Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 6 | Caleb Williams | Chicago Bears |
| 7 | Jordan Love | Green Bay Packers |
| 8 | Drake Maye | New England Patriots |
| 9 | Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys |
| 10 | Michael Penix Jr. | Atlanta Falcons |
Goff has thrown 14 touchdown passes without an interception through six games while leading the NFL in passing yards per game (298.0) and passer rating (112.5).
He’s also second in expected points added per dropback, trailing Allen by just 0.01.
According to the rankings, those numbers, combined with Goff’s historic ball security, were enough to push him past Buffalo’s superstar quarterback.
Jared Goff Continues Silencing His Critics
Goff’s latest recognition comes just days after another outstanding performance against Green Bay.
The veteran completed 22 of 32 passes for 303 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions, helping Detroit improve to 4-2.
As we recently pointed out, Goff has continued producing at an elite level despite operating under four different offensive play-callers since 2022.
That makes his success particularly impressive.
The Lions’ official statistical breakdown also confirms that Goff has thrown 14 touchdowns without an interception through Detroit’s first six games, helping the franchise accomplish something it hadn’t done since before the modern NFL era.
And as we previously reported, former Packers receiver Greg Jennings recently argued that Goff deserved to be considered the NFL’s best quarterback.
Now, at least one major national ranking agrees.
Of course, being No. 1 in a weekly power ranking doesn’t guarantee an MVP award or a Super Bowl appearance.
But for a quarterback who still doesn’t receive the universal respect afforded to some of his peers, it’s another meaningful accomplishment.
Jared Goff isn’t just playing like one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. He’s officially sitting atop the rankings.
