Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season is in the books, where the Chicago Bears suffered a brutal defeat to the Detroit Lions, where they blew a late lead. Quarterback Justin Fields returned to the lineup for the first time since Oct. 15, and he showed no signs of rust.
When evaluating quarterback play, a trusted metric is ESPN’s Total QBR rating, which does more than take into account statistics. Because, as we know, stats can lie.
According to ESPN, Adjusted Total Quarterback Rating (QBR) “values the quarterback on all play types on a 0-100 scale adjusted for the strength of opposing defenses faced.”
So where does Fields and other NFL quarterbacks, including the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, Bills’ Josh Allen and Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, rank following Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season?
Here’s how the qualifying NFL quarterbacks stack up:
Nov 5, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson throws the ball against the New England Patriots in the first half of his team’s loss 15-10 loss at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Wilson was 18-36 for 157 yards and no touchdowns.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Mo.
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Kenny Pickett (8) of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws downfield during the second half against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on October 2, 2022.
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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) had a very difficult time against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants lost, 40-0, on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Sep 10, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) in action against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) calls a play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 19: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during the third quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
Oct 9, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) attempts a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) passes the ball as New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) chases during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) in action during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.
Nov 5, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) drops back to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) scrambles against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) warms up before a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks for an open receiver during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) hurries Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 37-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) drops back to pass during the second half of an NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Nov. 19, 2023.
Oct 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up prior to a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs calls out orders in the first half of a game against the Chicago Bears at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775992289 ORIG FILE ID: 1699261129
Nov 13, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) warms up before a game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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