Pro Football Focus Releases Detailed Rankings of NFL Starting Quarterbacks
Pro Football Focus 發布 NFL 先發四分衛詳細排名
Introduction
Pro Football Focus (PFF) has released a list ranking the 32 expected starting quarterbacks in the NFL, using a performance metric based on the last three years.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) 發布了一份名單，根據過去三年的表現指標，對 NFL 預計的 32 位先發四分衛進行排名。
Main Body
The system used by PFF focuses on long-term consistency rather than a single great season. For example, Matthew Stafford is ranked as the top performer in the NFC West, although his overall position is slightly lower because the system averages his performance over three years. Meanwhile, Brock Purdy, who was the last pick in the 2022 draft, is ranked as the tenth-best quarterback in the league. This is because he has consistently been among the top ten graded players for three years, even though he missed significant time in 2025 due to a toe injury. Furthermore, Purdy's efficiency is highlighted by a league-leading 9.0% pressure-to-sack rate and 78.7% accuracy.
PFF 使用的系統側重於長期的一致性，而非單一賽季的優異表現。例如，Matthew Stafford 被評為 NFC 西區的最佳表現者，但由於該系統計算其三年的平均表現，因此其總排名略低。同時，在 2022 年選秀會中被最後一名選中的 Brock Purdy，被排在聯盟中第十好的四分衛。這是因為他連續三年一直處於評分前十名的球員之列，儘管他在 2025 年因腳趾受傷而缺席了較長時間。此外，Purdy 的效率極高，擁有全聯盟領先的 9.0% 壓力轉被擒殺率以及 78.7% 的準確率。
This analysis shows a clear difference between a player's draft position and their actual performance. Purdy is ranked higher than eight players who were selected first overall, such as Trevor Lawrence and Caleb Williams. Similarly, Sam Darnold has become more reliable, especially with deep passes and play-action plays. However, he is ranked lower than Purdy because he has not been a consistent starter for three years. In contrast, Jacoby Brissett is near the bottom of the rankings. Although Brissett had a great year for passing yards and touchdowns in 2025, he is described as a 'bridge quarterback' because of a poor 1-11 record and a tendency to struggle when he takes longer than 2.5 seconds to throw the ball.
這項分析顯示出球員的選秀順位與實際表現之間存在明顯差異。Purdy 的排名高於八位以第一順位被選中的球員，例如 Trevor Lawrence 和 Caleb Williams。同樣地，Sam Darnold 變得更加可靠，特別是在深遠傳球和偽播球（play-action plays）方面。然而，由於他並非連續三年的穩定先發，因此排名低於 Purdy。相比之下，Jacoby Brissett 則接近排名底端。雖然 Brissett 在 2025 年的傳球碼數和觸球次數表現優異，但由於其 1 勝 11 負的糟糕紀錄，以及在傳球耗時超過 2.5 秒時容易掙扎，因此被描述為一名「過渡四分衛」。
Conclusion
These rankings emphasize that actual performance is now more important than draft status, highlighting the stability of players like Purdy and Stafford compared to the inconsistency of Brissett.
這些排名強調了實際表現現在比選秀地位更重要，凸顯了像 Purdy 和 Stafford 這樣球員的穩定性，與 Brissett 的不穩定形成對比。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Contrast' Upgrade: Moving from 'But' to B2 Connectors
At the A2 level, you probably use 'but' for everything. To reach B2, you need to show how things are different using a variety of logical bridges. This article is a goldmine for this transition.
🛠 The Tool Kit
1. The 'Although' Shift Instead of saying: "He had a great year, but he has a poor record," Try: "Although Brissett had a great year... he is described as a bridge quarterback." B2 Tip: 'Although' introduces a surprising contrast at the start of the sentence.
2. The 'Meanwhile' Pivot Use "Meanwhile" when you are comparing two different people or situations happening at the same time. Example: Stafford is top in the NFC West. Meanwhile, Purdy is 10th in the league.
3. The 'In Contrast' Hammer When the difference is very strong (like a pro vs. a struggling player), use "In contrast." It acts like a signal to the reader that a total opposite is coming. Example: Purdy is consistent. In contrast, Brissett is near the bottom.
📈 Quick Comparison Table
| A2 Style (Basic) | B2 Style (Advanced) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| ...but he missed time. | ...even though he missed time. | More fluid and natural |
| But he is lower. | However, he is ranked lower. | More professional/academic |
| Also, Purdy is good. | Furthermore, Purdy's efficiency... | Builds a stronger argument |
Pro Insight: Notice how the article uses 'Similarly' to connect two players who are both improving. B2 fluency isn't just about showing differences, but about logically grouping similar ideas!