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2026 NFL QB Rankings Before Week 9: Michael Penix Jr. Struggles While Joe Burrow Shines

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Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:00 PM
2026 NFL QB Rankings Before Week 9: Michael Penix Jr. Struggles While Joe Burrow Shines
Key Things to Know
  • Sportsnaut ranked NFL quarterbacks before Week 9, highlighting Michael Penix Jr.'s career-high four interceptions in a recent start.
  • Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward recorded the first 300-yard passing game of his career against the Bengals.
  • Daniel Jones was benched for Anthony Richardson after struggling in a 42-7 loss to the Jaguars.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sportsnaut analyst Andrew Buller-Russ reviewed NFL quarterback performances heading into Week 9 of the 2026 season. Michael Penix Jr. endured a difficult outing in wet conditions, completing 8 of 24 passes for 125 yards and throwing a career-high four interceptions. Meanwhile, several other signal-callers made notable impacts across the league.

Buller-Russ highlighted strong displays from Tennessee Titans rookie Cam Ward, who threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns, and Drake Maye, who scored three total touchdowns for the New England Patriots. Conversely, Daniel Jones was benched for Anthony Richardson, and Jacoby Brissett lost his starting job to Gardner Minshew III.

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