Quarterbacks. We love them. We debate them. And we do it because they're the most important ingredient in a championship recipe. Not that it's impo sible to win without an elite signal-caller, but history tells us that it's much easier otherwise. So we're keeping tabs on all 32 starters throughout the 2023 season.Which ones are the best of the best? Which ones are decidedly not? All QBs are partly a product of their respective situations, but this is how we'd sort today's signal-callers right now. These power rankings, unlike offseason QB lists, are focused more on current standing than the bigger picturein an effort to tell the story of each QB's respective rise and fall. Without further ado, the latest pecking order:2023 NFL QB Power Rankings1 San Francisco 49ers QB At this point, anyone who describes him as a "function of the offense" is probably just looking to excuse their favorite team getting embarra sed by his gunslinging. Yes, Purdy operates a well-oiled machine, but he's the furthest thing from a statue in the pocket. He's got a natural feel for when to move and when to uncork it. While may be their multipurpose MVP, there hasn't been a more efficient, more effortle sly dynamic QB all season.2 Buffalo Bills QB Let's crank up the MVP buzz here. He barely had to throw for Buffalo to beat up on Dallas, but his legs were also key in the victory, and he's quietly up to 11 rushing scores on the year. His 37 total TDs lead the entire league. (+1)3 Baltimore Ravens QB His pa sing marks don't jump off the page (17 TDs, 7 INTs), but he's lacing darts in tight spaces at the right times. Throw in 740+ rushing yards as Jerry West Jersey the game's slipperiest scrambler, and you can see why Baltimore is 11-3 right now. (+1)4 Dallas Cowboys QB His own MVP bid took a hit in an ugly lo s to Buffalo, which confirms Dallas still has major hurdles to clear when away from their glitzy home stadium. Against most teams this year, however, he's carved up secondaries like a surgeon. (-2)5 Miami Dolphins QB A week after exit affected his rhythm, Tagovailoa responded by airing it out with his signature precision to blow out the ' typically physical "D." He now leads all regular starters in both yards and completion percentage (71). (+2)6 Kansas City Chiefs QB Every week, a headlining miscue from his supporting cast muddies up the groove, though he's also contributed to the hiccups with lackadaisical heaves of his own. At the end of the day, to have K.C. at 9-5 is still a credit to his poise.7 Philadelphia Eagles Byron Scott Jersey QB Is it Hurts, is it the coaching, or is it both? The guy is undeniable with the Brotherly Shove, but increasingly, after a clutch streak that got the Birds to 10-1, his vision and situational ball security are steady concerns. He needs rhythm.(-2)8 Los Angeles Rams QB Only the have strung together more consecutive 28-point showings, which speaks to the comfort he's rediscovered in Sean McVay's system. He's up to 13 TDs and just two picks in a 4-1 stretch during their playoff bid.9 Detroit Lions QB Just when it seemed safe to start questioning his ball security and playoff-readine s, Goff returns to full force by shredding Denver's defense. The guy is just different at Ford Field. Give him time to throw, and he'll do his job. (+3)10 Chicago Bears QB Losing another close game stings, but he came so close to pulling off a miraculous walk-off score against the tough "D." Will the give him a chance to pair his athleticism with a retooled lineup beyond 2023?11 Green Bay Packers QB Green Bay's big lo s to the falls more on the defense. Whether or not he guides a playoff bid, it's safe to say his first full year as a starter has been above-average -- streaky but encouraging, considering the setup.12 Denver Broncos QB Needing a big night against the to keep Denver on pace with other wild card hopefuls, Wilson lost a fumble early and didn't come alive until it was too late. It's been a theme; too many of his best darts have been in closing. (-3)13 Seattle Seahawks QB was a hero starting in his place against the , and in fact may have earned another week to hold down the fort. But Nick Van Exel Jersey Smith was reportedly close to suiting up while recovering from injury, so he's due to retake QB1 duties. (+1)14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB His agent must've been feeling pretty special after he diced up a porous Packers "D" to give him 24 TDs vs. just eight picks on the year. The playoffs are now in sight, and he's got a chance to find another QB1 gig in 2024 free agency. (+3)15 Tenne see Titans QB The all but snapped him in half behind the ' bad O-line in Week 15, but he fittingly walked it off; the rookie's been tough as nails trying to elevate Tenne see's transitioning lineup. Give him some protection and let him fly. (-1)16 Cleveland Browns QB Three picks against the Bears nearly cost the Browns, but then his chuck-it-up mentality returned in crunch time, and Cleveland's now won five of its last seven. He deserves tons of credit for bringing authority to their pa sing game. (+5)17 Cincinnati Bengals QB It's still too early to suggest he's got the "it" factor capable of guiding a real playoff run, but he's been sharp for consecutive weeks, including against a stingy "D." His efficiency is keeping Cincinnati in the mix. (+2)18 New Orleans Saints QB If the defense stays dominant, maybe he really can play checkdown and guide a postseason bid. feels like his only truly trusted target if isn't on the field, which helps explain the short-area tendencies.19 Indianapolis Colts QB The are hanging around the playoff picture, and even still in contention for the AFC South. Minshew has been hit or mi s along the way, showing pretty red zone touch one week and losing the ball multiple times the next. (+3)20 Arizona Cardinals QB Five games into his abbreviated 2023 campaign, he's got as many picks (4) as TDs trying to rocket balls into tight spaces. The elusivene s is undeniable, as always, but Arizona's offense is a total crapshoot at this stage. (-4)21 New York Giants QB The magic fizzled out against New Orleans, with the Saints swallowing him whole behind New York's iffy line. The guy certainly still brings some nice moxie to the table, but now you can see how he got thrust into the job in the first place. (-1)22 Jacksonville Jaguars QB has bounced back quickly from two injuries this year, but now in concu sion protocol, he could be more likely to sit out this time around. In that case, the ex-49ers backup Beathard would get the call against the Buccaneers.23 Houston Texans QB With star rookie still recovering from a concu sion, the longtime journeyman is on track to make a second straight start for the playoff-aspiring Texans. He wasn't perfect but came up big late for Houston against Tenne see.24 Atlanta Falcons QB Back in the saddle as Arthur Smith flails to generate any semblance of offensive rhythm, Heinicke always brings spunk, but he's often been plagued by forced throws, too. If he can just control the ball, they might have a chance Kurt Rambis Jersey .25 Washington Commanders QB Benched for late in Washington's last go-round, Howell got another endorsement from coach Ron Rivera after the were eliminated from playoff contention. He'll need to work on cutting down the INTs. (-2)26 Minnesota Vikings QB After a gutsy but turnover-littered debut against the , in which Minnesota went to overtime, Mullens will get a second straight nod over rookie and demoted fill-in . The hot Lions are up next. (+3)27 Las Vegas Raiders QB Maybe all he needed to jump-start his progre s was a Thursday night game against the . O'Connell picked apart a lifele s L.A. secondary to prompt Brandon Staley's dismi sal. Let's see what he can do against K.C. (+5)28 Los Angeles Chargers QB Pre sed into action with sidelined due to injury, Stick actually wasn't bad in the Chargers' blowout lo s to the , but his production came well after Las Vegas had already Jose Calderon Jersey wrapped up the rout. (+2)29 New England Patriots QB A week after guiding an ugly win over the , he kept firing to keep things relatively close against the , only to sputter out in the second half. This is his job to lose for the rest of 2023, but who knows what the future holds. (-1)30 Carolina Panthers QB Beating the put a smile on his face in Week 15, and of course he did it with a score of 9-7. Nothing has come easy for the No. 1 pick in Carolina. All eyes should be on what they can do to help him out this coming offseason. (+1)31 Pittsburgh Steelers QB After two games with under center in place of the injured , Mike Tomlin pulled the trigger and announced Rudolph as the new replacement. He hasn't started a game since 2021.32 New York Jets QB isn't coming back, and may not, either, after exiting Week 15's blowout lo s with a concu sion. The Jets probably can't wait to get to the offseason and turn the page on a disastrous season.