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We're through the second week of preseason action, so it's time to update the quarterback tiers. For Tiers 4.0, I'm only going to list the players in each tier with any potential changes.

Week 2 was an interesting week for rookie quarterbacks. Jaxson Dart showcased his ability to make on- and off-schedule plays, while Dillon Gabriel's lightning-quick release in the quick passing game was on full display. Below, you'll see where the rookie quarterbacks stack up compared to their more established counterparts at the midway point of the preseason.

And for context, this is based on six points for passing touchdowns, one point for every 25 yards passing, and minus-2 points for each interception, as well as one point for every 10 yards rushing. Hopefully, these tiers can help with any draft decisions you have to make this year.  

Tier 1

Lamar Jackson
Josh Allen
Jayden Daniels
Joe Burrow
Jalen Hurts

No change from Tiers 3.0.

Tier 2

Patrick Mahomes

No change from Tiers 3.0.

Tier 3

Baker Mayfield
Bo Nix
Dak Prescott

No change from Tiers 3.0.

Tier 4

Justin Fields
Kyler Murray
Drake Maye

No change from Tiers 3.0.

Tier 5

Brock Purdy
Jared Goff
Jordan Love
Trevor Lawrence
Justin Herbert

No change from Tiers 3.0.

Tier 6

Caleb Williams
J.J. McCarthy
Tua Tagovailoa
C.J. Stroud

No change from Tiers 3.0.

Tier 7

Anthony Richardson
Michael Penix Jr.
Bryce Young
Cam Ward
Matthew Stafford

No change from Tiers 3.0.

Tier 8

Geno Smith
Sam Darnold
Aaron Rodgers
Russell Wilson
Joe Flacco
Daniel Jones

No change from Tiers 3.0.

Tier 9

Jaxson Dart
Shedeur Sanders
Dillon Gabriel
Spencer Rattler
Tyler Shough
Jimmy Garoppolo
Jalen Milroe
Kirk Cousins
Sam Howell

I moved Dart to the top of this tier, and Gabriel was added since he's a legit threat to start for the Browns at some point this year. I also moved up Garoppolo in case Stafford's back injury continues to linger.