NFL QB Rankings after Week 9: Jordan Love lights up, Justin Herbert's slide continues
Love delivers against New England
Green Bay’s 45-27 win over the Patriots lifted the Packers to a 6-3 record. Jordan Love completed 23 of 29 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns, his standout performance of the season.
The Packers have dealt with injuries and defensive struggles, but the account credits Love with driving their continued playoff prospects. His aggressive approach can produce mistakes, yet it also creates high-impact plays and has returned him to the MVP conversation.
Herbert’s season keeps sinking
The Los Angeles Chargers dropped to 0-8 after a heavy loss to Houston. Justin Herbert, once regarded as a top-tier talent, is having a sharp downturn despite the arrival of coach Mike McDaniel, whose previous offense with Tua Tagovailoa was described as the NFL’s best for years.
Herbert leads the league with 11 interceptions and 18 total turnovers. He is also on pace for career lows in completion percentage, touchdown percentage and yards per attempt, while struggling under pressure.
Rankings shaped by roster upheaval
The week before the NFL trade deadline brought multiple starting quarterbacks changing teams, while injuries affected the lower end of the rankings. Undrafted rookies and career backups have also been playing in consequential games.
The story notes Kirk Cousins’ Las Vegas Raiders tenure ended with 2,340 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and a 64.1 percent completion rate. It does not provide further details about his move or the full ranking order.
Key points
- Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns in Green Bay’s 45-27 win.
- The Packers stand at 6-3 after beating New England.
- Justin Herbert has 11 interceptions and 18 turnovers as the Chargers fell to 0-8.
- Quarterback injuries and team changes reshaped the rankings around the trade deadline.