CBS Sports has ranked the 15 NFL quarterbacks who most urgently need a Super Bowl win to secure their legacy, placing the league's top passers under the brightest spotlight.
At the top of the list are players who have dominated regular seasons but lack the ultimate postseason prize. Names like Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Justin Herbert headline a group defined by gaudy stats and MVP-caliber play without a Lombardi Trophy to match.
The ranking highlights how quarterbacks are judged by championships more than any other position, according to the analysis. For these 15 passers, a Super Bowl win could fundamentally alter how their careers are remembered, reshaping narratives that currently lack a defining February moment.
While the list includes well-known veterans such as Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts, it also features ascending talents like Joe Burrow and C.J. Stroud, underscoring how quickly the championship-or-bust clock starts for modern quarterbacks.
Looking ahead, several of these quarterbacks enter the 2025 season with strong supporting casts and favorable schedules, offering prime opportunities to shed the 'great-but-not-champion' label. The coming campaign will test whether any can take the final step.