Matthew Stafford
Yes — Matthew Stafford has claimed the No. 1 spot in the Week 11 NFL quarterback power rankings. (CBS Sports)
Here’s a breakdown of what that means, why he earned it, and what to watch going forward.
✅ Why Stafford jumped to No. 1
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According to CBS Sports’ review, Stafford surged all the way to No. 1 in their QB rankings thanks to his elite performance through the season. (CBS Sports)
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He’s thrown 25 touchdown passes after nine games — an NFL-leading mark. (CBS Sports)
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He has been extremely efficient: very few turnovers (just two interceptions and two lost fumbles on ~310 attempts) in one recent evaluation. (FOX Sports)
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His supporting offensive cast is strong — featuring players like Puka Nacua and Davante Adams — which makes his performance even more dangerous. (FOX Sports)
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From a holistic team perspective, the Los Angeles Rams are firing on multiple cylinders (offense, defense, efficiency) which boosts his ranking. (PFF)
🤔 What this indicates
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Being No. 1 means analysts regard Stafford as the most effective, highest-impact starting quarterback in the NFL at this moment (for that rankings snapshot).
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It underscores not only his individual performance but also how his team environment is aligning — he’s maximizing his opportunities.
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For fantasy, betting, or simply league narrative: Stafford is receiving attention as a near-MVP-level candidate given his output and age (37). (FOX Sports)
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It also shows how rankings fluctuate — other QBs who had been higher may be slipping, and Stafford is rising. For example, the article notes former higher-ranked QBs like Aaron Rodgers dropped. (CBS Sports)
⚠️ Caveats & things to watch
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Rankings are dynamic: A couple of bad games, injury, or offensive decline can knock a QB down quickly. Even Stafford is not “safe” at the top. (FOX Sports)
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Context matters: His ranking is boosted by volume stats (TDs) and efficiency, but future opponents, injuries, or scheme changes could impact sustainability.
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Supporting cast: While he has strong receivers, maintaining health and chemistry matters. If key players get hurt (for example Adams or Nacua), that could influence his effectiveness.
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Comparisons: While No. 1 now, historically the job is to “stay” No. 1 — proving it over the rest of the season (especially into playoffs) is what cements legacy or MVP contention.
If you like, I can pull the full top 10 QB rankings for Week 11 (with some stats) so we can see where other QBs stand relative to Stafford. Would that be useful?
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