As the 2024 NFL season approaches, CBS Sports is breaking down the top players at every position to see who stands as the best of the best heading into the new campaign.
There was no surprise which player ranks highest amongst all quarterbacks, with that spot going to back-to-back Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. The quarterback he beat in the championship — San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy — was right behind him at No. 2. Speaking of the Niners, they also roster the top running back and the top tight end this year, and it’s the Vikings who have the top wide receiver in the league.
From quarterbacks to wide receivers to linebackers and everything in between, here are our positional rankings heading into the new season.
Top 20 quarterbacks
- Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
- Brock Purdy, 49ers
- Josh Allen, Bills
- Joe Burrow, Bengals
- C.J. Stroud, Texans
- Lamar Jackson, Ravens
- Jalen Hurts, Eagles
- Dak Prescott, Cowboys
- Justin Herbert, Chargers
- Jordan Love, Packers
- Aaron Rodgers, Jets
- Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
- Jared Goff, Lions
- Kirk Cousins, Falcons
- Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
- Matthew Stafford, Rams
- Deshaun Watson, Browns
- Geno Smith, Seahawks
- Russell Wilson, Steelers
- Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers
For the full breakdown of Cody Benjamin’s top 20 list, click here.
Top 20 running backs
- Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
- Derrick Henry, Ravens
- Bijan Robinson, Falcons
- Jonathan Taylor, Colts
- Nick Chubb, Browns
- Breece Hall, Jets
- Saquon Barkley, Eagles
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
- Josh Jacobs, Packers
- Aaron Jones, Vikings
- Travis Etienne, Jaguars
- Raheem Mostert, Dolphins
- Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks
- Kyren Williams, Rams
- Tony Pollard, Titans
- James Conner, Cardinals
- De’Von Achane, Dolphins
- D’Andre Swift, Bears
- Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs
- Jaylen Warren, Steelers
For the full breakdown of Garrett Podell’s top 20 list, click here.
Top 20 wide receivers
- Justin Jefferson, Vikings
- Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
- CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys
- Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
- A.J. Brown, Eagles
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions
- Davante Adams, Raiders
- Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
- Stefon Diggs, Texans
- Garrett Wilson, Jets
- Mike Evans, Buccaneers
- Puka Nacua, Rams
- D.J. Moore, Bears
- Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
- Terry McLaurin, Commanders
- Cooper Kupp, Rams
- Deebo Samuel, 49ers
- DeVonta Smith, Eagles
- Nico Collins, Texans
- Amari Cooper, Browns
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