Josh Allen Climbs to No. 2 on NFL Top 100 Players of 2026, Highest-Ranked QB

Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen has officially secured the No. 2 spot on the highly anticipated "NFL Top 100 Players of 2026" list, a ranking determined by current NFL players. This marks Allen's highest career placement on the annual list, climbing from No. 3 in 2025 and establishing him as the highest-ranked quarterback for 2026.

The reveal, which concluded on September 3, 2026, after premiering on June 22, 2026, places Allen among the league's elite. According to the Buffalo Bills official website and WGRZ.com, this is Allen's seventh consecutive appearance in the Top 100 and his fourth time cracking the top 10, underscoring his consistent dominance in the league.

What propelled Josh Allen to No. 2?

Josh Allen's stellar 2025 season provided a strong foundation for his elevated ranking. He led the Bills to the Divisional Round, where they ultimately fell to the Denver Broncos, and helped his team's offense finish top five in both yards and points. While WGRZ.com reported 3,683 passing yards for Allen in 2025, the Buffalo Bills official website cited 3,668 passing yards for the season. Both outlets agree on his 25 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and a 69.3% completion rate.

Beyond his arm, Allen continued to be a dual-threat force, leading all quarterbacks with 579 rushing yards and ranking third at his position with 14 rushing touchdowns. His 2025 campaign also saw significant refinement in his throwing, recording a career-best on-target throw percentage of 79.9% and reducing his bad throw percentage to 13%, a notable improvement from 18.7% in 2024. These performances collectively earned him a third-place finish in MVP voting in 2025.

Who else made the cut for the Buffalo Bills?

Josh Allen isn't the only Bills player earning recognition from his peers. Running Back James Cook made a colossal leap on the list, rocketing from No. 89 in 2025 to No. 20 in the 2026 rankings. Cook's surge comes after a dominant 2025 season where he led the NFL with 1,621 rushing yards and secured his third consecutive Pro Bowl selection. He also distinguished himself by leading the NFL with +358 rushing yards over expected and 519 yards before contact.

Veteran Left Tackle Dion Dawkins also represented the Bills on the player-voted list, landing at No. 57, further highlighting Buffalo's talent on both sides of the ball.

Who was ranked No. 1, and what about other top players?

Securing the coveted No. 1 spot on the "NFL Top 100 Players of 2026" list is Los Angeles Rams Defensive End Myles Garrett. Formerly with the Cleveland Browns in 2025, Garrett had an historic season, setting an NFL record with 23 sacks, a feat that undoubtedly cemented his top ranking among his peers.

Other prominent players rounding out the top of the player-voted list include Bijan Robinson, running back for the Atlanta Falcons, at No. 3, and Matthew Stafford, quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, at No. 4. It's important to note that this player-voted ranking stands apart from independent analyst lists, such as the one by Pete Prisco of CBS Sports, who, on June 25, 2026, released his own "Top 100 NFL Players of 2026" ranking Myles Garrett No. 1, Matthew Stafford No. 2, and Josh Allen No. 3.

What happens next for the NFL Top 100 list?

The reveal of the "NFL Top 100 Players of 2026" series officially concluded on September 3, 2026. There are no further scheduled dates or pending decisions directly related to this list's release, as the focus now shifts towards the upcoming NFL season and player performances that will shape future rankings.