NFL Week 2 reshaped the quarterback picture, with some familiar names struggling and several unexpected performers making their mark.

Here are the NFL Week 2 QB rankings from worst to best.

32. Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals)

Brissett managed just 95 passing yards on 17-of-28 in a 31-7 loss to Seattle, struggling to connect with Marvin Harrison Jr. 

31. Cooper Rush & Jack Strand (Atlanta Falcons)

Rush threw two interceptions and lost a fumble before being benched, while fourth-stringer Jack Strand also struggled in Atlanta's 34-3 loss to Carolina.

30. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers)

According to Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report, Herbert threw two interceptions and fumbled three times, with the Chargers recovering all three, in a 25-14 loss to Las Vegas.

29. Jaxson Dart & Jameis Winston (New York Giants)

Dart exited after seven snaps with a suspected MCL sprain, while Winston threw a late interception near the goal line in a 28-6 loss to the Rams.

28. Caleb Williams & Tyson Bagent (Chicago Bears)

Williams had only 138 passing yards and an interception before a hamstring injury ended his day, with Bagent taking over late in Chicago's 9-3 loss.

27. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Mayfield missed several throws, including a wide-open Emeka Egbuka on the final play, as Tampa Bay fell 23-19 to Cleveland and dropped to 0-2.

26. Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)

Jackson threw for 235 yards but threw a game-sealing fourth-quarter interception as Baltimore fell 24-17 to New Orleans.

25. Malik Willis (Miami Dolphins)

Willis threw for 197 yards and a touchdown in Miami's 35-13 loss to San Francisco, though the Dolphins struggled to generate enough offensive support.

24. Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings)

Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for 143 yards without a turnover in Minnesota's 9-3 win over Chicago.

23. Drake Maye (New England Patriots)

Maye finished with 208 passing yards and an interception in a 20-3 win over Pittsburgh, while New England converted only nine of 28 third downs.

22. Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Rodgers went 23-of-39 for 187 yards with an interception and lost fumble in Pittsburgh's 20-3 loss to New England.

21. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos)

Nix threw for 288 yards and a touchdown in Denver's 20-13 win over Jacksonville, but a costly red-zone interception kept his outing from ranking higher.

20. Jordan Love (Green Bay Packers)

Love threw for just 145 yards but added two touchdowns and guided Green Bay to an overtime win over the Jets despite hand numbness.

19. C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans)

Stroud posted 353 passing yards without a turnover, but Houston lost 20-6 to Cincinnati after missing four red-zone opportunities.

18. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars)

Lawrence threw for 189 yards, his fewest since last November, in a 20-13 loss to Denver, with much of his production coming between the numbers.

17. Geno Smith (New York Jets)

Smith passed for 247 yards and a touchdown in New York's overtime loss to Green Bay, continuing a productive start despite the defeat.

16. Jayden Daniels & Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders)

Daniels threw a touchdown and ran for 69 yards before another elbow injury, while Mariota added 111 passing yards and a score in a 37-20 loss to Dallas.

15. Daniel Jones (Indianapolis Colts)

Jones threw for 210 yards and a touchdown in Indianapolis' 33-30 overtime loss to Kansas City, though the Colts opted for a field goal on 4th-and-8.

14. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles)

Hurts threw two touchdowns and two interceptions but delivered the decisive fourth-quarter drive in Philadelphia's 24-20 win over Tennessee.

13. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals)

Burrow threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns despite taking five sacks, leading Cincinnati to a 20-6 victory over Houston.

12. Deshaun Watson (Cleveland Browns)

Watson completed 80% of his passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns in Cleveland's 23-19 win over Tampa Bay.

11. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions)

Goff threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns against Buffalo, with much of his production coming after Buffalo built a big lead.

10. Cam Ward (Tennessee Titans)

Ward threw for 183 yards and added two rushing touchdowns in Tennessee's 24-20 loss to Philadelphia, showing progress from Week 1.

9. Kirk Cousins (Las Vegas Raiders)

Cousins threw three touchdowns in Las Vegas' 26-14 win over the Chargers, helping the Raiders move to 2-0.

8. Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints)

Shough passed for 252 yards and ran for a touchdown, leading a 16-play game-winning drive in New Orleans' 24-17 win over Baltimore.

7. Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams)

Stafford threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns, repeatedly finding Davante Adams in a dominant 28-6 win over the Giants.

6. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)

Prescott threw four touchdowns and became the Cowboys' all-time leader in four-touchdown games while guiding Dallas to a 37-20 win over Washington.

5. Bryce Young (Carolina Panthers)

Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns for the second straight game, powering Carolina's 34-3 rout of Atlanta.

4. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)

Mahomes threw for 382 yards and three touchdowns in Kansas City's 33-30 overtime win over Indianapolis.

3. Drew Lock (Seattle Seahawks)

Lock threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns in Seattle's 31-7 win over Arizona, keeping the Seahawks unbeaten.

2. Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills)

Allen accounted for five total touchdowns, including three passing and two rushing, while adding 69 rushing yards in Buffalo's 41-31 win over Detroit.

1. Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers)

Purdy completed 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns, posting an EPA figure above the 99th percentile in San Francisco's 35-13 win over Miami.

With Week 2 complete, Brock Purdy leads the rankings after his Miami performance, with plenty of the season left.

Written by

Divyanshi Raj