Aaron Rodgers/Will Howard, Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers arguably have the biggest question mark at quarterback in the league as they wait for Rodgers to make a decision on a return to Pittsburgh. If Rodgers doesn't return for his 22nd season, Howard would likely be the next in line to start under center. Steelers Head Coach Mike McCarthy has praised Howard's skill set, and Pittsburgh drafted Penn State's Drew Allar in the third round to join Howard and Mason Rudolph in the room.

Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals

Burrow will look to rebound in 2026 after once again suffering an injury that knocked him out for a significant chunk of the season. The Ravens' last game against Burrow was a 24-0 shutout victory. Can Jesse Minter and the Ravens defense have a repeat performance in 2026?

Deshaun Watson/Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns

Watson is reportedly the frontrunner in the Browns' quarterback competition, although he'll have to stave off Sanders. A three-time Pro Bowler with the Houston Texans, Watson hasn't played in a game since October 2024 after suffering an Achilles injury. After taking over as the starter for the final seven games last season, Sanders completed 56% of his passes for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans

Stroud will command Houston's offense for the fourth consecutive year as he looks to secure a contract extension. The Ohio State product played lights out in Baltimore last season with a four-touchdown performance, but struggled down the stretch and into the playoffs.

Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts

Jones led the Colts to the top of the AFC standings in the first half of last season before going down with a torn Achilles in December. Jones inked a two-year deal to stay in Indianapolis and is on track to be available for training camp.

Tua Tagovailoa/Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons moved on from Kirk Cousins this offseason and brought in Tagovailoa after the veteran spent the first six seasons of his career with the Dolphins. Penix is coming off a torn ACL and has yet to live up to being the No. 8-overall pick in the 2024 draft. With Kevin Stefanski at the helm now, the Falcons could have a different Week 1 starter for the sixth straight year.

Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

After an up-and-down start to his career, Young led the Panthers to their first playoff appearance since 2017. The former No. 1-overall pick will look to build on his best season yet after completing 64% of his passes for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Allen and Lamar Jackson will once again square off in a battle of AFC heavyweights. Last year's Week 1 matchup ended with Allen and the Bills coming out on top. What will be in store for the next meeting?

Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

The Ravens will head to Brazil in Week 3 to take on Prescott, who threw for the third-most yards in the league last season. Now entering his 10th season as the Cowboys' starting quarterback, Prescott will aim to have another standout season and contend for the NFC East title.

Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars

Under first-year Head Coach Liam Coen, Lawrence had his best season yet in 2025. The former No. 1-overall pick threw for more than 4,000 yards to go with 38 total touchdowns. Now entering his sixth year in the league, Lawrence is hoping to secure the AFC South title for the third time in his career.

Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans

Ward's rookie year was far from perfect as the Titans struggled to do much of anything offensively. Last year's No. 1-overall pick now has a better supporting cast around him with the additions of wide receivers Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson, and should be primed for a more productive sophomore campaign.

Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints

Shough had a strong rookie year after taking over the starting job in New Orleans midway through the season. He completed nearly 68% of his passes for 2,384 yards, 10 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Now he has a new rookie wide receiver in Jordyn Tyson, the No. 8-overall pick.

Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After completing over 71% of his passes and throwing for a career-high 41 touchdowns in 2024, Mayfield slightly regressed last season. The 31-year-old threw just under 3,700 yards and 26 touchdowns as the Buccaneers lost seven of their final nine games to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

Herbert enters Year 7 with wind in his sails after another strong season. Now with Mike McDaniel as his offensive coordinator and plenty of returning weapons, Herbert will hope to return to the playoffs while competing in the loaded AFC West.