Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been named the best quarterback in the NFL by one outlet.
That has not consistently been the case so it is worth noting when it happens.
Certain media outlets have not named Allen the top QB in the NFL currently, nor the best player overall, despite his 2024 NFL MVP Award.
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The Draft Network ranked the top-12 quarterbacks in the NFL heading into the 2025 season and Allen landed at the No. 1 overall position.
Who was after him?
Here is the full list from TDN:
Jan 12, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) during the fourth quarter in an AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
11. Cowboys‘ Dak Prescott
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 17: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
10. Jets‘ Justin Fields
Jun 10, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) warms up during minicamp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
8. 49ers‘ Brock Purdy
Sep 10, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) scrambles with the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) chases during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
7. Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield
Nov 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
6. Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
5. Bengals‘ Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) drops back in the pocket in the first quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
4. Commanders’ Jayden Daniels
(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
3. Eagles‘ Jalen Hurts
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2. Ravens‘ Lamar Jackson
Jan 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) chases Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in the AFC Championship football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
1. Bills’ Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fist bump after a play during second half action at Highmark Stadium where the Buffalo Bills hosted the New England Patriots in Orchard Park on Dec. 22, 2024.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bills’ Josh Allen leads list of top-12 quarterbacks in NFL at TDN