Everyone loves watching great quarterback play. But breaking down why it’s great — the reads, the adjustments, the anticipation before the ball even leaves a hand — is where the real fun begins.
Each week, PFF analyst Nick Akridge dives into the tape to study one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, detailing how they see the field, manipulate defenses and execute the throws that define games. Whether it’s Bo Nix making adjustments at the line of scrimmage, Jalen Hurts airing it out or Drake Maye making pinpoint accurate throws, this is your home for every detailed quarterback film review from the 2025 season.
QB Film Review: Caleb Williams' arm talent, timing on display in first Bears winQuick Read
Caleb Williams and the Bears notched their first win Sunday with a dominant offensive showing, offering a glimpse of what’s possible when Williams has time to operate in Ben Johnson’s system. It was the kind of performance Chicago needed to calm nerves and restore confidence.
Read Article QB Film Review: Drake Maye has cut down on erratic misses and is leading New England to dominant winsQuick Read
Drake Maye is playing with impressive efficiency — avoiding negative plays, consistently delivering the ball on time, and making smart decisions. He has cut down on the erratic misses that showed up in college and early in his rookie season and is now leading New England to dominant wins.
Read Article QB Film Review: Baker Mayfield's play is putting the Buccaneers firmly in the Super Bowl conversationQuick Read
With the way Baker Mayfield played in the second half of Sunday’s game, there wouldn’t have been many teams capable of keeping up with the Buccaneers offense. Mayfield has continued to elevate his play year over year — his overall grade improved from his first to second season in Tampa Bay, and if he stays on his current trajectory, he’ll raise that mark again in 2025.
Read Article QB Film Review: Sam Darnold continues to play like one of the NFL’s top quarterbacksQuick Read
Seattle’s decision to replace Geno Smith with Sam Darnold was a bold one, but Darnold’s performance has more than justified the move. He’s currently playing like one of the league’s top quarterbacks, and if he maintains this level of play, there’s every reason to believe the Seahawks can contend in the NFC.
Read Article QB Film Review: Jalen Hurts silences critics with a near-perfect display against blitz-heavy VikingsQuick Read
Despite the early-season criticism, the Eagles are now 5-2 and remain one of the top teams in the NFC. With Hurts playing at this level, this offense looks nearly unstoppable — a daunting reality for defensive coordinators trying to slow down the defending Super Bowl champions.
Read Article QB Film Review: Bo Nix is commanding the line of scrimmage, and the Broncos are rollingQuick Read
Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos dominated offensively in Week 8, beating the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 to secure Denver's fifth consecutive win. Nix was surgical in dissecting the Cowboys defense, continuing his surge in form after a slow start to the season.
Read Article QB Film Review: Matthew Stafford is on track for the best season of his outstanding careerQuick Read
There were plenty of questions about Stafford’s health entering the season, but he’s answered all of them with his play. At 37, he’s performing at an MVP-caliber level, and if he keeps this up, the Rams will remain one of the most dangerous teams in the NFC.
Read Article QB Film Review: Caleb Williams is playing the best football of his careerQuick Read
As Bears fans know, the team’s future largely depends on how well Caleb Williams performs. While there have been ups and downs, he’s playing the best football of his young career, helping Chicago win six of its last seven games.
Read Article QB Film Review: Bryce Young delivers his best game of 2025 in Panthers’ Week 11 victoryQuick Read
Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers capped Week 11 with a dramatic overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons, continuing their surge with a fifth victory in their last seven games. Young delivered one of the best outings of his young career, putting up career-best numbers through the air.
Read Article QB Film Review: Cam Ward delivers the breakout performance Titans fans have been waiting forQuick Read
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward earned a career-high 78.7 PFF overall grade in Week 12, offering a clear glimpse of his long-term potential.
Read Article QB Film Review: Packers QB Jordan Love is playing at an MVP levelQuick Read
While the Packers’ season has had its ups and downs, they remain firmly in the mix for both the division and the No. 1 seed in the NFC, thanks in large part to Jordan Love. He has taken a clear step forward this season and is producing like one of the elite quarterbacks in the league.
Read Article QB Film Review: Trevor Lawrence has found his groove, and the Jaguars are surgingQuick Read
Trevor Lawrence is playing his best football of the season, stacking back-to-back elite performances as the Jaguars seize control of the AFC South. The film shows a far more confident, decisive quarterback — one who’s pushing the ball downfield, beating pressure with timing, and finally looking like the player capable of carrying Jacksonville deep into January.
Read Article QB Film Review: J.J. McCarthy's confidence is starting to showQuick Read
There’s no denying the pressure on McCarthy. The Vikings went all-in on him as their franchise quarterback this offseason, and the early returns were uneven. But development was always going to take time, and over the past few weeks, the confidence and decisiveness have clearly shown up on tape.
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