Quarterbacks. We love them. We debate them. And we do it all because, at the end of the day, they're the most important ingredient in a championship recipe. It's po sible to win without an elite signal-caller, but history shows 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? And which ones could be nearing a demotion? 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 quarterbacks' respective rises and falls. Without further ado, the latest pecking order:2023 NFL QB Power Rankings1 Kansas City Chiefs QB Slow start to 2023 and all, the reigning MVP is well on pace to eclipse 30 TDs for a fifth time in six years. Effortle sly outdueling in a 31-17 win against the was somehow totally unsurprising for the standard-setter. (+2)2 Buffalo Bills QB The are a sloppy contender right now, and that's partly to do with Allen's trademark gung-ho style. At the same time, he's kind of keeping the team afloat, countering a sinking defense with improbable throws. His 19 total TDs lead all QBs.3 Miami Dolphins QB Up against the ' ferocious front four, he couldn't air it out nearly as often as usual in a prime-time clash with ex-Alabama teammate . But he was also the least of Miami's i sues. His pinpoint placement is top-notch. (-2)4 Baltimore Ravens QB Let's start Jalen Beeks Jersey throwing him into the MVP mix, shall we? What he may lack in gaudy pa sing marks, he's making up for with wildly increased efficiency under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, plus that familiar lightning-quick mobility. (+3)5 Philadelphia Eagles QB Giveaways have been a problem -- only has lost the ball more this year -- but he's making big-time throws when it matters, and his unstoppable short-yardage rushing has helped boost his TD total to 15 for a 6-1 contender. (+3)6 Minnesota Vikings QB So much for that poor prime-time reputation Ryan Yarbrough Jersey . Cousins was in an unusually clean pocket against a stingy defense to revive the ' hopes in Week 7. Give him time, and he'll throw as pretty a ball as anyone. (+3)7 San Francisco 49ers QB This kid went something like 55 minutes without a single poor throw against Minnesota, only to gift-wrap a pair of picks in crunch time. At 23, the poise and natural pocket fluidity is there. But he's now had two straight games with sour endings. (-3)8 Los Angeles Chargers QB For a long time, he's gotten a pa s from even the harshest of Chargers critics, and it's true he remains the total package physically and, often, statistically. But his late- and big-game slipups have also become something of a theme. (-2)9 Detroit Lions QB Like his NFC North counterpart , he's coasted to top-10 numbers as a pure pocket pa ser when afforded adequate time. But the ' D-line sent him into a total tizzy as Detroit fell to 5-2. He's due for a bounce-back. (-4)10 Houston Texans QB The are averaging 3.2 yards per carry on the ground, so the rookie QB has received subpar run support. Even still, his composure, ball control and downfield vision have enabled Houston to stay more competitive than expected.11 Jacksonville Jaguars QB He and took turns trading conservative po se sions to start an ugly Thursday night game to open Week 7, but his elusivene s as a scrambler was huge. He quietly ranks sixth among all QBs in rushing yards for a spirited group.12 Dallas Cowboys QB It's been a pa sable start for Prescott -- nothing more, nothing le s. Dallas is 4-2 thanks in large part to an opportunistic defense. His yards per attempt (7.0) and TD% are both down from a year ago. But he's still sturdier than most.(+1)13 Cincinnati Bengals QB In a way, we're still waiting for the familiar Burrow to come all the way back. He's looked healthier lately, but four of his six starts have failed to register even 225 yards through the air. Can he finally reignite the connection? (-1)14 Denver Broncos QB The Jose De Leon Jersey longtime star is taking care of the ball, but in the proce s, he's actually moving it slightly le s efficiently (7.0 YPA) than in his infamously erratic 2022 debut. Denver's "D" remains the bigger i sue, ranking last in the . (+2)15 Los Angeles Rams QB One week, he's winning it for L.A. The next, he's losing it. Seems about right for the very middle of the pack. Stafford's got beautiful chemistry with his high-volume targets, but he's good for a forced-throw pick at least once every other week. (-1)16 Seattle Seahawks QB He's capable of helping Seattle sneak by rivals like the , but there's a bigger-picture concern with the talented but unpredictable arm here: Smith is now up to 12 INTs in his last 14 games, including playoffs, dating back to last year. (+1)17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tough couple of weeks in Tampa, where Mayfield actively begged the to steal a Week 7 matchup with late throws into traffic. After a surprisingly strong start to the year, he and the Bucs are back to sluggish unpredictability. (-2)18 Washington Commanders QB Considering how often he's getting hit behind Washington's O-line, it's a wonder he hasn't turned the ball over more. He's got gusto, yes, but he's not nece sarily built to be throwing more pa ses than all but two other QBs at this juncture.19 Indianapolis Colts QB It's a hot-or-cold thing with Minshew, it seems. One week he's throwing three picks against his old team, the . The next he's throwing one pretty loft after another in a shootout with the feisty defense. His fight never dies. (+3)20 New Orleans Saints QB A visibly frustrated Carr actually sharpened up in crunch time to threaten a comeback vs. Jacksonville in Week 7, but only after dinking and dunking to no avail for three quarters. Only five regular starters are averaging fewer yards per throw. (+1)21 Las Vegas Raiders QB was not the answer (even against the ) while Garoppolo sat out due to injury. If the ex-49ers starter is back, he should provide a boost, though the could be a tall task. His connection with is legit.22 Green Bay Packers QB It feels premature to write him off as the ' Brent Honeywell Jersey future so early into his first run as QB1. The challenge is, he's in Year 4 of his actual career, and his accuracy (league-worst 57.5%) even on basic throws . (-2)23 Pittsburgh Steelers QB It's almost the same story every week with the former first-rounder: Nothing ever looks super smooth, but he always manages to show up with a critical throw or two in crunch time. He does seem to be growing as a field-reader.24 New York Giants QB said the goal is to return from a neck injury to play the , but that doesn't mean it'll happen; such a medical concern warrants caution. Taylor has been calmer and more willing to push the ball downfield anyway. (+1)25 Arizona Cardinals QB It's getting uglier by the week in Arizona, where the prospect of return now brings actual hope. In his last three starts -- all lo ses -- Dobbs is struggling to hit 50% of his throws, with three INTs and no QB ratings above 69. (-1)26 New England Patriots QB Just when you think you're all the way out, he pulls you back in, at least a little. Jones showed impeccable composure outdueling in an upset of the Bills, standing tall and delivering nice precision darts down the stretch. (+5)27 Carolina Panthers QB A week off is precisely what the No. 1 pick needed after an uneven, mostly overwhelming start to his rookie campaign. Let's see if he can build off the confidence-building strides he took in a relatively hot start against Miami in Week 6.28 Chicago Bears QB The undrafted rookie didn't just control the ball and extend plays with his legs while filling in for an injured against Las Vegas; he also totally looked the Brad Miller Jersey part while doing it. Division II rep or not, . (+4)29 Atlanta Falcons QB He and the Falcons edged the to stay above .500, but it somehow felt wholly empty. Ridder has grit, but he also coughed up the ball three different times while in enemy territory; he's up to 11 giveaways in seven games. (-3)30 Cleveland Browns QB may or may not be back after another polarizing exit from action. His shoulder still seems to be an i sue. Walker, meanwhile, has gone 2-0 in relief, but that's a credit to his teammates; he's struggled to complete half his throws.31 Tenne see Titans QB The both Levis and with injured, with Levis reportedly set to start. He's at least got unteachable size and arm talent to play with.32 New York Jets QB We're now two and a half years into his career, and the Jets seem to be as cautious as ever, always fearful that if they let him play too loosely, everything will fall apart. But as long as the defense keeps winning, maybe it doesn't matter. (-4)