All of these QBs had huge victories this past week and are all big winners.
Jacksonville Jaguars-Trevor Lawrence:
It may not have been his best victory, but it’s up there with his most important one…and that includes his playoff comeback a couple of seasons ago. The team was reeling and needed a win in the worst way. Granted, they only defeated the 1-6 Patriots, but a win is a win. Statistically, a 2-5 team has a 6% chance at the postseason…”so you’re saying there’s a chance”. Lawrence was 15 for 20 with 193 yards and a QBR of 132.5, and he added a TD.
Buffalo Bills-Josh Allen:
After falling behind 10-0 to the Titans, Allen and the Bills woke up. They scored 34 unanswered pts. Allen was 21 for 33 with 323 yards and two TDs.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 12: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions takes the field to play the Atlanta Falcons for a NFL preseason game at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions-Jared Goff:
Goff is seriously making a case for MVP. He had another nearly perfect game. He completed 22 of 25 passes for 280 yards. His QBR was 145.4, and he threw two TDs. And with the win against the previously undefeated Vikings in Minnesota, his Lions are in first place in the NFC North.
Seattle Seahawks-Geno Smith:
Smith may be the most under-the-radar QB in the league. He is the picture-perfect definition of serviceable…and I don’t mean that as an insult. His QBR was 117.5 after completing 18 of 28 passes for 207 yards and two TDs.
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 14: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Levi’s Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 41-23. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals-Joe Burrow:
Statistically, this was a soft game for Burrow, but it was a much-needed victory for the Bengals. They are now 3-4 and within striking distance of the playoffs. He only threw the ball 25 times, but he did what was needed, completing 15 passes for 181 yards and two TDs.
Green Bay Packers-Jordan Love:
This game between the Texans and Packers was my preseason Superbowl matchup. If it turns out to be, we’ll be in for an exciting game. The Packers prevailed on a last-second FG, winning 24-22. Love was 24-33 with 220 yards and three TDs.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 9: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up before the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers-Russell Wilson:
Wilson could have also been in this “welcome back” section, making his first start of the season. But I put him here because as the preseason no.1 QB for the Steelers, he was expected to start the first week of the season. Although the first half was dicey, with the home crowd even booing him occasionally, Wilson was more than solid in the second half. He finished the day 16-29, 264 yds and two TDs, along with a 119 QBR.
