With the 2021 regular season in the books, Gregg Rosenthal ranks the primary starting quarterbacks from all 32 teams. So ... who claims the No. 1 spot: Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers?

In this edition of the QB Index, Gregg Rosenthal says Matthew Stafford is playing like ... Matthew Stafford. Plus, Joe Burrow hits rarefied air. Check out the full quarterback rankings, 1-32.

It's Sam Darnold SZN once again in Carolina. The QB was named the starter for the Panthers' Week 17 matchup against the Saints.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that there is a chance Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold can reclaim his job before season's end. 

The Panthers will continue to deploy a two-QB system when they face the Bucs on Sunday. HC Matt Rhule told reporters Wednesday that Cam Newton will start, but Sam Darnold also will see snaps.

Matt Rhule's second season in Charlotte began with the belief his staff could reclaim the career of Sam Darnold, but it hasn't gone according to plan. The QB was back on the practice field Wednesday, but his return to game action

Kareem Hunt's recent return from injured reserve has encountered another interruption. The RB suffered an ankle injury in Cleveland's 24-22 win over Baltimore on Sunday, and Browns coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday the team does not expect Hunt to play in Saturday's game against the Raiders.

Cam Newton is back with the Panthers. Ian Rapoport breaks down how this surprising reunion came to be.

Carolina's decision to bring Cam Newton back came just three days before the club's next game. Despite the quick turnaround, Panthers OC Joe Brady didn't rule out the possibility that Newton could be used Sunday against the Cardinals.

Sam Darnold will head to injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury.

Panthers HC Matt Rhule said his starting QB will end up on IR with a 4-6 week timeline on his recovery.

Gregg Rosenthal's QB Index features a whole lot of movement at midseason, particularly in the top 10 slots. So, who sits on top? Which rookie jumped up six spots? And which former top-three pick is holding up the rear?

P.J. Walker will start at quarterback this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after tests revealed that Sam Darnold has a crack in his shoulder scapula in his throwing arm, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.

Following an MRI on his shoulder Monday, Panthers QB Sam Darnold is considered day-to-day.

Arizona will have to lean on James Conner out of the backfield for at least the next three weeks. Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds suffered a high-ankle sprain and is likely to land on injured reserve.

Sam Darnold's well-documented struggles continued Sunday as the quarterback threw three interceptions in the Panthers' 24-6 loss to the Patriots.

Carolina's starting quarterback is back after a week of uncertainty. Sam Darnold is active and is expected to start at QB on Sunday afternoon as the Panthers host the New England Patriots.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray didn't practice this week because of an ankle injury and will try to go, but there isn't a lot of optimism, according to Ian Rapoport.

After weeks of playing incomplete, the Panthers offense has taken a major step toward being whole for Week 9.

The Panthers hope to have their starting backfield healthy and ready to go in Week 9. Carolina coach Matt Rhule is "hopeful" that RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) will play Sunday against the Patriots.

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season.

In the latest installment of Gregg Rosenthal's quarterback rankings, Matthew Stafford soars into the top five. Plus, a quick preview of what to expect on Sunday from the Jordan Love-led Packers.

Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold exited Carolina's 19-13 win over the Atlanta Falcons with a concussion after sustaining a hard hit in the fourth quarter.

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season.

Patrick Mahomes leads the league in picks and Kansas City's a sub-.500 team. Where does this leave the Chiefs superstar among his passing brethren? Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's starting QBs, 1-32.

Michael F. Florio breaks down which players you should target on the waiver wire ahead of Week 8 of the 2021 NFL Fantasy Football season.

Watch the 10 best highlight plays made by the Carolina Panthers in the 2021 NFL season.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson shows off his concentration on a 19-yard touchdown reception on a pass from quarterback Sam Darnold.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore shows off his vertical leap on a 17-yard catch.

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold to cap the Panthers' 14-play opening drive.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore catches a pass from quarterback Sam Darnold for a gain of 20 yards.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass on the sideline to wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore makes a juggling catch for a gain of 19 yards.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold escapes a sack and throws on the run for a 63-yard completion to wide receiver Shi Smith.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that quarterback Sam Darnold to return for Carolina Panthers in Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watch every Carolina Panthers touchdown through 12 games of the 2021 season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport: How Cam Newton signing impacts Sam Darnold's future in Carolina

Watch the Carolina Panthers' best plays through the first 9 weeks of the 2021 season.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is 'likely out several weeks' with a fractured scapula.

Next Gen Stats highlights some of the most impressive numbers and data from the top plays of the first half of the season

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule addresses the media after the team's loss to the New England Patriots in Week 9.

Take a deep dive into the biggest Pro Football Focus statistics heading into Week 9 of NFL action.

Ahead of their Week 9 matchup, watch highlights from the Indianapolis Colts dominant win over the New York Jets in Week 3 of the 2020 season.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold forced to exit game after helmet is dislodged by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun's tackle.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold finds wide receiver D.J. Moore for huge 21-yard gain.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold threads needle to tight end Tommy Tremble for 13 yards.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold's 21-yard pass to wide receiver D.J. Moore is perfect.

NFL Network's Kyle Brandt tracks the highs and lows of QB in Week 7.

NFL Network's David Carr shares his favorite throws from Week 6 of the NFL 2021 season.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold slings TD pass to wide receiver Robby Anderson to cut deficit to two.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold zings 40-yard dime on fourth-and-10.