We’re nearing football season, which makes me a happy girl. You know I’m a huge fan of football in Michigan, both college and NFL. Most of my friends prefer college football, but I really enjoy watching NFL just as much and seeing who has a chance to make it to the Super Bowl.
Matthew Stafford, formerly of the Detroit Lions, won a Super Bowl last season with his new team, the Los Angeles Rams. Even with that win, the quarterback doesn’t always get the respect one would think a quarterback who just won the Super Bowl would get. Granted, he has an all-start team with the Rams, so perhaps he’s not getting the respect because some of the Rams’ players, such as Aaron Donald, are considered the best in the entire league and, hence, more crucial when it comes to winning big games. Regardless, it’s hard to ignore that Stafford rarely gets the respect as a quarterback as guys such as Aaron Rogers or Tom Brady.
Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Sando unveiled his yearly QB tiers before the 2022-23 NFL season. Sando’s list is unique, because it was created based on feedback from 50 NFL coaches and executives, including six general managers, eight head coaches, 10 evaluators, 12 coordinators, six quarterback coaches and seven execs. The final ballot was a joint effort between four members of a team’s personnel department.
Read on for both tier one and tier two quarterbacks on the list. Tier one players are those who carry their team each week and are, in a way, responsible for their team winning, because they’re the most crucial player. Tier two players also carry their team, but not as consistently as the quarterbacks who made tier one. Spoiler alert: Stafford did not make the first tier. I don’t even recognize a few of the quarterback on the first tier list, but it’s hard to deny that the first three are legends. Current Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff did not make either tier.
14. Matt Ryan - Tier 2
Fresh and Frosty. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/b8AxT6S7um
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 8, 202211. Dak Prescott - Tier 2
Big shoutout to @monumentrealtytx for their support of my Football @ProCamps the past 2 days. Looking forward to camp next year! pic.twitter.com/sjNLgxlMxN
— Dak Prescott (@dak) July 10, 202210. Lamar Jackson - Tier 2
I love @NFL we gone turn up this year I appreciate the @Ravens for coming back in the first round and picking me up 💜🖤 we gone eat https://t.co/848MOMjKI5
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) July 14, 20229. Deshaun Watson - Tier 2
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbQg458uuqC/
8. Russell Wilson - Tier 2
Gratitude. pic.twitter.com/4mv6kZTCc3
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 28, 20227. Matthew Stafford - Tier 2
6. Joe Burrow (in tier one for the first time) - Tier 1
🔜 👀👀 #BTCQBChallenge @CashApp pic.twitter.com/lDaE0ZQelB
— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) December 27, 20215. Justin Herbert (in tier one for the first time) - Tier 1
4. Josh Allen (in tier one for the first time) - Tier 1
#SuperBowlLVI weekend kicked off with a visit to the @USAA #SaluteToService Lounge, meeting with military, veterans, and their families. Great to meet SSGT Cory Geisler who’s got 2 tix to the game thx to USAA & @VFWHQ #USAApartner pic.twitter.com/LpxBOptQs2
— Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) February 14, 20223. Tom Brady - Tier 1
This one should go over well in the locker room… https://t.co/HmSGKVxMwJ
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) July 26, 20222. Patrick Mahomes - Tier 1
Day 1 ⏰ pic.twitter.com/pCCLrnAu65
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 22, 20221. Aaron Rodgers - Tier 1
Not a fair fight.
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) April 18, 2022
Me & @TomBrady
v.@PatrickMahomes @JoshAllenQB #CapitalOnesTheMatch pic.twitter.com/K8yotHvqIOTier one and two NFL quarterbacks for 2022 via The Athletic
This list is via The Athletic’s Sando. Find the full list here.
Matthew Stafford and the Rams Win the Super Bowl:
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams attempts a pass during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Trent Taylor #11 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball against Travin Howard #32 of the Los Angeles Rams in the first half during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to throw the ball in the second quarter during Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Los Angeles Rams defensemen prepare for the snap in the second quarter during Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Tee Higgins #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches the ball over Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Los Angeles Rams for a touchdown in the third quarter during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts following an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams attempts a pass during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Tee Higgins #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches the ball over Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Los Angeles Rams for a touchdown in the third quarter during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Fans Gather To Watch The Cincinnati Bengals Against The L.A. Rams In Super Bowl LVI
ShareCINCINNATI, OH - FEBRUARY 13: Bengals fans gather in a recreation room of an apartment building to watch the start of the game at The Banks Riverfront Entertainment District on February 13, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fans gather in preparation for Super Bowl LVI to watch the Cincinnati Bengals against the L.A. Rams. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: NBA player LeBron James attends Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Security tackles a fan who ran on the field during Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Chidobe Awuzie #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches the ball for an interception in the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Chidobe Awuzie #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts after catching the ball for an interception in the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Tee Higgins #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter during Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked in the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts with his team following an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts after being sacked by Leonard Floyd #54 of the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Leonard Floyd #54 of the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts with his team following an interception during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams react after a hit on Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Fans Gather To Watch The Cincinnati Bengals Against The L.A. Rams In Super Bowl LVI
ShareCINCINNATI, OH - FEBRUARY 13: Bengals fans look up to a big screen at The Banks Riverfront Entertainment District on February 13, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fans gather in preparation for Super Bowl LVI to watch the Cincinnati Bengals against the L.A. Rams. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after sacking Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the third quarter during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams react after a hit on Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after sacking Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the third quarter during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Andrew Whitworth #77 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a sack on Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: A view of SoFi Stadium following Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Andrew Whitworth #77 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Cooper Kupp #10 and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Cooper Kupp #10 and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrate after Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LVI – Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)