Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has returned to the No. 1 position in the Week 9 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings after a strong performance against the Miami Dolphins, leading the league in yards per pass attempt and total touchdowns. Allen's 289 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown helped the Bills improve to 6-1 and secure the AFC's top seed.
Detroit Lions' Jared Goff drops to No. 2 despite a signature win over the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings, while San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy holds at No. 3 during his bye week, leading the NFL in expected points added per dropback. Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow remains fourth after becoming the first player in NFL history with a 70% completion percentage and four-plus touchdowns in three consecutive games, though three interceptions against the Tennessee Titans kept him from rising.
Notable movers include rookie Cam Ward of the Tennessee Titans, who climbed seven spots to No. 25 after a career-high 304 passing yards and two touchdowns in a narrow overtime loss to Burrow's Bengals. Patrick Mahomes rose two places to No. 9 following a three-touchdown game in a loss to the Denver Broncos, while Kirk Cousins jumped three spots to No. 10 with 19 passing touchdowns on the season.
At the bottom, Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson fell six spots to No. 26 after allowing eight sacks, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield dropped two places after completing zero passes in a rain-soaked win. The rankings reflect performances through Week 8, with several quarterbacks on bye weeks.
