12 Christian Quarterbacks Leading the Way for NFL Playoff Teams

The NFL playoffs are set to kick off tomorrow (Jan. 10), with 14 teams vying to appear in Super Bowl LX next month. Many of the AFC and NFC contenders are led by quarterbacks who have been vocal about their Christian faith.

Even without perennial favorites like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson in the postseason this year, the playoff slate is full of God-honoring athletes. Ahead of wild card weekend, here’s an overview of QBs who glorify Jesus both on and off the football field.

12 Christian Quarterbacks in the NFL Playoffs

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AFC Playoff Teams Led by Christian Quarterbacks

1. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos

Bo Nix, a second-year pro out of Oregon, led the Broncos to their first AFC West championship since 2015. The 25-year-old QB is vocal about his faith, saying, “I know where my joy and my foundation, I know where everything goes through, and it’s Jesus.” In his Instagram bio, Nix writes, “Jesus saves” and “Colossians 3:23.”

Nix also posted a Scripture verse last fall, when revealing that he and wife Izzy are expecting their first child. The couple wrote, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. Jeremiah 1:5.”

2. Drake Maye, New England Patriots

Also in his second NFL season is Drake Maye, who helped the Patriots secure a 14-3 record and win the AFC East. The newlywed, 23, said teammate Kendrick Bourne has inspired him to participate in couples’ Bible studies. “He’s watching me,” Bourne said of Maye, “so I have to lead [by example].”

Since his rookie year, Maye has expressed appreciation for being able to play in the NFL. “I’m blessed and thankful…and just trying to take advantage of the opportunities that I have,” the QB said in 2024. “I’m here for the Good Lord and blessed for all that he’s given to me.”

3. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars

The red-hot Jags had a huge turnaround this season, going from 4-13 to 13-4. Largely thanks to fifth-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the team enters the playoffs with an eight-game winning streak.

Lawrence, 26, proclaims that his identity is in Jesus, not in football. “Football’s important to me, but it’s not my life,” he said while playing at Clemson. “It’s not the biggest thing in my life. I would say my faith is.” The QB also said his faith provides a sense of peace amid the high-pressure world of pro football.