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Mock Draft Simulator 2026 NFL Draft Big Board Big Board Builder NCAA Premium Stats SubscribeWild Card Weekend delivered a wide range of quarterback performances that shaped the outcome of playoff games. Rather than focusing on a single box-score outcome, this breakdown examines the best quarterbacks from the opening playoff round across several key categories, highlighting how passers impacted games and separated themselves when the stakes were highest.
Most Accurate Passer: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
88.2% adjusted completion percentage, 83.9% accuracy percentage
Allen did everything for the Buffalo Bills in a dramatic road victory. He earned a 94.0 PFF grade, the highest among all quarterbacks on Wild Card Weekend and his best single-game grade of the season. Allen was the only quarterback to post both an accuracy percentage above 70.0% and an adjusted completion percentage above 80.0%.
Best Downfield Passer: C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
99.5 deep-passing grade
It was not a perfect performance from C.J. Stroud, but he delivered downfield when the Texans needed it most. Stroud attempted three passes with a targeted depth beyond 20 yards and earned a play-level grade of at least +1.0 on each. He finished with a 99.5 deep passing grade, the highest single-game mark of his season.
Best When Kept Clean: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
91.3 PFF grade from a clean pocket
When Josh Allen operated from a clean pocket, he was nearly flawless. Much like the regular season, when he ranked fourth among quarterbacks in PFF passing grade from clean pockets, Allen delivered again, posting an adjusted completion percentage (95.7%) while completing 20 of his 23 passes for 133 yards and one big-time throw.
Click here for a full statistical breakdown of Wild Card WeekendBest Under Pressure: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
91.8 PFF grade on pressured dropbacks
Allen not only led all quarterbacks in PFF passing grade from a clean pocket, but he also led the position under pressure. His PFF passing grade under pressure (91.8) finished more than 15 points higher than the next-closest quarterback. Allen faced pressure on just 38.5% of his dropbacks and completed eight of 12 passes for 140 yards with two big-time throws.
Best Against the Blitz: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
91.4 PFF grade against the blitz
Allen claimed another category with his performance against the blitz. He punished Jacksonville every time pressure was sent, completing 11 of his 14 passes for 115 yards and recording one big-time throw.
Best on third and fourth down: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
83.3 PFF grade on third and fourth downs
It should come as little surprise that Josh Allen closes out the list. He delivered the best overall performance by any quarterback on Wild Card Weekend, and the numbers back it up. On late downs, Allen completed seven of his nine passes for 47 yards and converted four first downs, while moving the chains three times and adding a rushing touchdown on the ground.