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Jalen Hurts fell from No. 9 in 2025 to No. 17 in 2026. There is no question that Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Matt Stafford and Lamar Jackson are among the best in the NFL. But are Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Jared Goff and Caleb Williams really better than Hurts?

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Hurts dropped to No. 17 in QB rankings despite winning more than higher-ranked peers.

The source notes that Jalen Hurts fell from No. 9 in ESPN's 2025 quarterback rankings to No. 17 in 2026, despite winning more games than several quarterbacks ranked ahead of him including Dak Prescott, Justin Herbert, Drake Maye, Jared Goff, and Caleb Williams. The source questions whether these higher-ranked QBs are truly better than Hurts, suggesting his ranking may not reflect his actual performance and winning record.

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