💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What criteria does the NFL Top 100 use to rank players each year?
- A: The NFL Top 100 is voted on exclusively by current NFL players, who rank their peers based on the previous season’s overall performance. While traditional stats and wins matter, voters heavily weigh personal impressions, impact on games, and respect around the locker room, which often differs from purely analytical rankings.
- Q: Why did Josh Allen leap to No. 1 over Patrick Mahomes in the NFL Top 100?
- A: Allen climbed to the top spot after back-to-back MVP-caliber seasons, including a record-setting rushing year for a quarterback and a deep playoff run. Players around the league respect his arm strength, dual-threat ability, and physicality, giving him an edge in peer voting that pure analytics sometimes undervalue.
- Q: Is Josh Allen the best quarterback in the NFL right now?
- A: Debatable. Analytics favor Allen in EPA per play and clutch-time production, while Mahomes still leads in playoff success and Super Bowl wins. The NFL Top 100 ranking is a popularity contest among peers, so it reflects respect and recent impact more than a definitive verdict on who is ‘best.’
- Q: Which players from the NFL Top 100 list were the biggest surprises or snubs?
- A: Every year brings snubs, especially at positions like offensive line, edge rusher, and cornerback where individual stats are harder to quantify. Surprise risers are usually young players coming off breakout seasons, while veterans without flashy numbers often fall despite consistent elite play.
- Q: How accurate is the NFL Top 100 compared to advanced analytics rankings?
- A: The NFL Top 100 tends to overweight quarterbacks, running backs, and big-name skill players, while underrating trench players and specialists. Advanced analytics from sites like PFF and Pro-Football-Reference give a more balanced picture, which is why fans and analysts often compare the two to find the true league hierarchy.