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The Buffalo Bills enter the 2026 season with the NFL’s best quarterback group, according to ESPN’s positional rankings, narrowly edging the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams. Josh Allen’s combination of production, mobility and playmaking ability gives Buffalo a major advantage at the most important position. Allen remains the centerpiece of the team’s offense and has developed into one of the league’s most complete quarterbacks. His ability to make difficult throws from the pocket while creating plays with his legs forces defenses to account for multiple dimensions on every down. What separates Buffalo from other elite quarterback groups is the overall strength of its position rather than simply Allen’s individual standing. The Bills have built a quarterback room that provides stability behind their franchise starter, giving the team confidence in its ability to navigate injuries, development and the demands of a long season. The competition for the top spot was particularly strong because Kansas City has Patrick Mahomes, one of the NFL’s most accomplished quarterbacks. Mahomes remains capable of changing games with his arm talent, improvisation and postseason experience, but Buffalo’s overall quarterback situation was viewed as the stronger group entering the season. NFL Analysis Names Buffalo Bills’ Quarterback Group as Best in the League Buffalo’s quarterback group was identified as the best in the league, better than that of the Rams and Chiefs, heading into the new NFL season. This is detailed more in an analysis by Mike Clay for ESPN. After having Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson in this spot last year, I’m giving the edge to 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen this time around. Allen has finished no lower than seventh in QBR in each of the past six seasons (third or better in four of them). He remains a major factor with his legs, leading all QBs in carries, rushing yards and rushing TDs last season. Incredibly, only running back Derrick Henry (44) has more rushing TDs than Allen (41) over the past three seasons. The Los Angeles Rams also presented a compelling case with Matthew Stafford bringing extensive experience and proven ability to the position. Stafford’s accuracy, toughness and understanding of the game make the Rams difficult to dismiss, but Buffalo ultimately received the nod because Allen gives the Bills an elite centerpiece while the group as a whole provides dependable depth. The ranking underscores how important Allen has become to Buffalo’s championship aspirations. With an elite starter and a quarterback room considered the league’s best, the Bills enter the 2026 season equipped with one of the strongest foundations in football and a clear advantage at the position that can determine games.