The NFL is full of quarterback storylines, but not all of them live up to the hype. Every year, media buzz, fan delusion, and a couple of highlight throws can inflate a QB’s reputation way past reality.
That’s not to say these guys are terrible. They’re just getting a bit more love than their actual performance deserves, so let’s take a look at the most overhyped quarterback in every division.
AFC East: Tua Tagovailoa
Tua puts up nice numbers when everything is perfect, but the second things go off-script, so does he. The hype train rolls because of speedsters and scheme, not because he’s carrying the team.
AFC North: Deshaun Watson
At this point, people are clinging to 2019 highlights as if they were vintage wine. He hasn’t looked like a franchise QB in a long time, but you wouldn’t know it from the way some still talk about him.
AFC South: Trevor Lawrence
Everyone keeps waiting for the leap, but it’s starting to feel more like a myth than a destiny. He’s good—but “generational” feels like a stretch until he proves it consistently.
AFC West: Justin Herbert
The tools are apparent, but the results just aren’t matching the hype yet. He’s got everything you want in a quarterback—except playoff wins and signature moments.
NFC East: Dak Prescott
Every year it’s “this is the year,” and every year ends in disappointment. He’s solid, but the way he’s talked about makes it seem like he’s in the elite tier, which he’s just not.
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NFC North: Jordan Love
Packers fans are in a frenzy over Love, but pump the brakes. He’s promising, yes, but he’s still more potential than proven.
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NFC South: Baker Mayfield
Baker’s “comeback” narrative is fun, but let’s not pretend he’s suddenly become a top-tier QB. A couple of decades of seasons don’t erase years of inconsistency and chaos.
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NFC West: Brock Purdy
He’s the ultimate system success story, but some folks talk about him like he’s the next Montana. He’s been solid, but let’s give more credit to the all-star cast around him.
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