In this exclusive Sportsnaut Interview, SI.com staff writer Matt Verderame joins us to break down his projected rankings for all 32 NFL quarterbacks heading into the 2025 season. From consensus elites like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen to bold predictions on rookies-turned-starters like JJ McCarthy and second-year sensations like Caleb Williams and Drake May, we dive deep into QB tiers, team impacts, injuries, and who’s under the most pressure (Lamar Jackson? Justin Herbert?). Perfect for fantasy football prep, NFL fans, and draft analysis!
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:45 - Intro & Welcome to Matt Verderame
01:25 - Top 4 QBs: Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Burrow
01:36 - Jayden Daniels at #5 vs. Jared Goff at #10 Debate
03:37 - JJ McCarthy's Bold #9 Ranking & Knee Injury Concerns
06:30 - Trevor Lawrence Outside Top 10: Jaguars Outlook & New Weapons
09:19 - Bo Nix at #24: Ceiling Questions & Mac Jones Comparison
12:09 - Second-Year QBs: Caleb Williams, Drake May, Michael Penix Potential
15:11 - QBs Under Pressure: Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert
17:27 - Outro & Thanks to Matt
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