The arrival of Aaron Rodgers to the Pittsburgh Steelers gave many people hope that the team might finally win a long-awaited playoff game. But according to the most recent projected quarterback rankings for this NFL season, published by Sports Illustrated, Rodgers may not be deserving of all the praise he has received. His low rating and position behind several novices on the list have left many questions unanswered, which is a stunning decision.

Aaron Rodgers's ranking among quarterbacks for the 2025 campaign

To the surprise of many, Rodgers has been given the 21st position out of a list of 32 players from various teams, a ranking that has surprised many. The four-time MVP was regarded as one of the top players on the field during his heyday, and his recent move from the New York Jets to the Steelers was seen as the Steelers' last effort to win their first playoff game since 2016.

On the other hand, Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame thinks this might not be as simple to accomplish as everyone had anticipated. “In Pittsburgh, Rodgers will benefit from a more stable organization under coach Mike Tomlin, but there are still doubts about how he will connect with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Smith favors movement and the quarterback being under center more frequently than most. Rodgers has always favored the shotgun position and avoided movement. He writes that the way they combine their likes may be crucial.

“Then there’s the question of whether Rodgers has enough talent around him. During this offseason, the Steelers traded away George Pickens and brought in DK Metcalf, a standout wide receiver. Look for plenty of checkdowns if Metcalf is covered, with tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith receiving a lot of targets.

According to the piece, these rankings are based on anticipated performance this year and give little attention to players' past.

Who has the advantage?

The list is headed by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Following Mahomes's worst statistical year to date, this occurs. As reported by Marca, however, many people still anticipate that he will lead the Chiefs to the Super Bowl this time and take home the Vince Lombardi trophy once more. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills comes in second, followed by Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens in third, Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals in fourth, and Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders in fifth.

Many readers are astounded by the list's inclusion and higher ranking of several novices above a seasoned veteran player like Rodgers. Despite missing his whole rookie season due to injury, JJ McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings is ranked ninth overall. Many people have great expectations for McCarthy as a result of the positive interactions and compliments he has received from his experienced teammates.

Some of the other names on the list have also caught many off guard, considering how little experience they have compared to Rodgers: Michael Penix Jr. of the Atlanta Falcons is ranked 20th, while Drake Maye of the New England Patriots is ranked 14th.

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