While the NFC may not boast a decent number of many standout quarterbacks, it’s currently home to three strong contenders. The 49ers, the Eagles and the Cowboys are all favorites to reach the final matchup.
These teams have been living up to expectations for a combined record of 8-1, with both the Eagles and the 49ers maintaining perfect records. Within this trio, two quarterbacks stand as the unquestioned leaders of their respective teams: Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts.
However, when it comes to passing statistics, they have yet to make a significant mark. In fact, there are a whopping 16 quarterbacks in the league with more passing touchdowns than those two players.
The Quarterbacks with More than Three Passing Touchdowns
This list includes some of the league’s megastars, along with some intriguing names. Shockingly, quarterbacks like Kenny Pickett of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans with four passing touchdowns each.
Prescott had a pair of touchdown passes against the New York Jets followed by one in the defeat to the Arizona Cardinals. Something that has worked on his favor is that he only managed one interception this far.
Hurts has thrown for three touchdowns that are split equally in the matchups with the New England Patriots, the Minnesota Vikings and the Buccaneers, but he boosts three picks as well. His performances are completed by three rushing touchdowns.
Who Are the Quarterbacks with More Passing Touchdowns than Hurts and Prescott?
Kirk Cousins – MIN
Jared Goff – DET
Tua Tagovailoa – MIA
Justin Herbert – LAC
Matthew Stafford – LAR
C.J. Stroud – HOU
Jordan Love – GNB
Patrick Mahomes – KAN
Russell Wilson – DEN
Mac Jones – NEW
Trevor Lawrence – JAX
Brock Purdy – SFO
Geno Smith – SEA
Josh Allen – BUF
Jimmy Garoppolo – LVR
Kenny Pickett – PIT