But Stafford cut way down on his turnover-worthy plays (only one per game) and hit a way higher percentage of big-time throws in the playoffs. Carrtakes advantage by being effective pocket passing on short-to-intermediate routes with tight end Darren Waller as the focal point. Mahomes currently holds the highest career passer rating of any quarterback in NFL history, regular season (105.7) and postseason (107.4), along with several NFL and Chiefs' franchise. Mike Glennon is the current quarterback for the New York Giants. 2020 key stats (with Panthers): 3,733 passing yards, 15passing TDs, 11INTs, 92.1passer rating, 64.2QBR, 7.6yards per attempt, 279rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. Cowboys star Dak Prescott has reached a new high in Marc Sessler's quarterback rankings. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Football is weird. Allen left little doubt with his remarkable age-25 third season. He should be recovered for a big age 24 season that lives up to his status as a second-year No. At 37, his wisdom and intelligence remain major assets, rebooted by a QB-friendly offense operated by Matt LaFleur. Where does Jalen Hurts rank in his debut? Let's talk about that end. Gardner Minshew may very well be the NFL's best backup quarterback in 2021. White is now entering his fifth season, and his 400-yard outing against the Bengals could keep him in the league for five more. That famous Boyle arm strength everyone talks about didnt show up in three steadily improving regular-season starts. They boosted the receiving corps with Kenny Golladay, rookie first-rounder Kadarius Toney and savvy second tight end Kyle Rudolph. All three of Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' quarterbacks stand at least 6-foot-4. 2021 stats:6 games | 53.9 pct | 790 pass yds | 4.7 ypa | 4 pass TD | 10 INT | 33 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:45 |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:22. Ryan may not have long left at the helm of Atlanta, but he is set up for one more career bounce-back. 2021 stats:7 games | 59.0 pct | 1,170 pass yds | 7.3 ypa | 14 pass TD | 3 INT | 166 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 2 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:22 |2018:20 |2017:17 |2016:15 |2015:20. McCoy proved he can still execute the game plan and play with a lead, even providing a few big plays. Rush pushed the ball down the field in a win over the Vikings to great success and with a bit of good fortune. The nine 6-foot-5 quarterbacks are highlighted by Josh Allen, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Wentz. His lone start in 2021 was professional and one of the best performances we saw against a frenzied Dolphins defense down the stretch. 2020 key stats: 4,103passing yards, 27passing TDs, 9INTs, 101.4passer rating, 71.0 QBR, 7.9 yards per attempt. But at only 28, there's plenty of time to get right again and the Colts' run-heavy offense behind a sturdy line will boost him. Who has the biggest hands in NFL history? His ceiling looks higher than most analysts expected, Kyle Shanahan excluded. Darnold, also 24, was an interesting choice to upgrade over Bridgewater as the Panthers eschewed going for a first-round draft replacement. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: $45 million 2. 2021 stats:17 games | 59.6 pct | 3,641 pass yds | 6.0 ypa | 12 pass TD | 17 INT | 334 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 9 fumbles. NFL's highest paid quarterbacks (average salary per year): 1. 2021 stats:1 game | 68.6 pct | 250 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 1 pass TD | 0 INT | 8 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:40 |2019:39 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:33 |2014:20 |2013:9. 2020 key stats (with Dolphins): 2,091 passing yards, 13passing TDs, 8INTs, 95.6 passer rating, 76.9 QBR, 7.8 yards per attempt. Try to divorce each quarterback from his surroundings, evaluate their responsibilities and judge on the results. While these rankings aren't a science, a quarterback's average start is a guiding principle. That's exactly what one would expect from a Harvard man, regardless of professional field. He still mixed in enough boffo games to finish with strong stats, but the bar is higher for Prescott, considering his teammates. Within the space of just three years, Kansas City's new saviour has matched those feats and signed a record $450 million ($A600m) contract. I never understood the narrative that the Patriots weren't asking Mac Jones to do much. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. It appeared early in the season that AOC may have a bit of a regression year after a standout 2021 season, but as the season moved on, he continued to improve. Mike McDaniel looks like that right coach. 2021 stats:5 games | 68.4 pct | 702 pass yds | 7.4 ypa | 5 pass TD | 1 INT | 42 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:31. Getting two more key weapons in former Texan Will Fuller and 2020 first-rounder Jaylen Waddle a big target from his Alabama days indicates Tagovailoa will be let loose as a passer in a less compressed attack. Kelce comfortably ranks first at the tight end position, and Hill comes in at fourth among wide receivers. He is ahigh-reward passer with low risk in pushing for big plays downfield while remaining efficient. But this was an uneven Mahomes campaign. With the 2023 NFL Combine underway in Indianapolis, scouts and personnel from a handful of quarterback-needy will have their eyes on this year's group of signal-callers. Our man has been busy since we last checked in. See the complete Week 17 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. 2020 key stats: 3,971passing yards, 26 passing TDs, 12INTs, 94.3 passer rating, 68.9QBR, 7.1yards per attempt, 819rushing yards, 11 rushing TDs. 2020 key stats:4,336passing yards, 39passing TDs, 10 INTs, 98.3 passer rating, 69.5QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 234rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. Mullens is the ideal backup quarterback: Hell give you a shot. He did not throw with consistent confidence, even though his arm is outrageous, and finishing the season with a 7-for-20 performance against the Bills left a sour aftertaste. Even so, credit Dallas for finishing unbeaten against the NFC East, the first such season for the Cowboys since 1998. If Goff is your guy, the search continues for The Guy. The Denver Broncos are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the quarterback position. Early years. Garoppolo can be effective again for a third team so he must flash his best again at 29 before passing over the job to Lance. INDIANAPOLIS The label C.J. Just look at those year-end rankings from 2013 to '17; Ben was a consistent top-five quarterback during a loaded era at the position. 2021 stats:13 games | 66.8 pct | 2,664 pass yds | 6.8 ypa | 16 pass TD | 10 INT | 44 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 5 fumbles. By James. Ranking NFL's top 10 quarterbacks of 2021: Patrick Mahomes No. His streaky play within seasons is anything but steady. It was less of a roller coaster for the regular season (like Josh Allen's) and more consistently ragged, mostly efficient ball with a few too many turnovers early and too few big plays, until the end. The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? But at 24, he needs to show the Giants he's a long-term keeper. Rams QB Matthew Stafford joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with 40-plus . If he plays like that moving forward, he can settle in as a quality backup. Jan 12, 2022. Jones convinced the Patriots he should also start right away as a first-round pick with his early command of their complicated offense under Josh McDaniels. The only quarterback in Tide history to hit the 3,000-yard mark twice as a passer, Young's quick release, repetitive accuracy, and automatic touch will allow him to . After Prescott's fast start to the season, his inaccuracy and tentative play made for one of the most inexplicable stories in the entire league. The offensive line made the position nearly unplayable in the postseason, and Burrow needed to be perfect on Super Bowl Sunday. He has settled in at 63.3% in 2021 and 2022, which I believe is close to his true talent level. With 2022 upon us, it's time to reflect on the year's 10 biggest stories. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck come in a close second at 240 lbs. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 2021 stats:16 games | 60.6 pct | 3,402 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 17 pass TD | 11 INT | 823 rush yds | 10 rush TD | 10 fumbles. 2021 stats:17 games | 64.6 pct | 3,955 pass yds | 6.1 ypa | 24 pass TD | 10 INT | 4 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 12 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:20 |2019:37 |2018:9 |2017:2 |2016:10 |2015:5 | 2014: 3 | 2013: 5. A star with Oregon during his college days, Crosby was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. 3 overall pick from 2018 must do plenty after not showing much for the Jets, as limited as they were, for the past three seasons. Burrow's wild ride is another reminder of how impossible it is to evaluate quarterbacks. He provided more of that old Fitzmagic in Miami and serves a solid solution for the good support from Washington. He significantly improved in each of his collegiate seasons, earning First Team All-Big 12 in 2021 and 2022. 3 to No. 2020 key stats: 4,544 passing yards, 37passing TDs, 10 INTs, 107.2 passer rating, 81.7 QBR, 7.8yards per attempt, 421 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs. 2021 stats:4 games | 68.3 pct | 439 pass yds | 7.3 ypa | 4 pass TD | 1 INT | 21 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble. With an MVP award and a Super Bowl ring already in hand, Mahomes is already rewriting the record books. He set career highs for complete percentage and TDs, but there was a slip in his usual high-caliberdeep passing. The Cardinals went 2-1 in McCoy's starts, with convincing wins against the Seahawks and 49ers sandwiched around a blowout loss to the Panthers. It wasn't always like this. My guess is the Saints aim higher than bringing Winston back, but they could do worse. Don't be surprised with either a big postiive or big negative result. Now Stafford is weirdly not getting enough credit for elevating in the playoffs. Murray has been the most efficient and explosive quarterback in the league this year. Biggest Quarterback Sleeper of 2021 Who is Taylor Heinicke? That doesn't erase the gains that came in his other 15 starts, where his pocket passing took a huge step forward. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs The 25-year-old prodigy is PFF's highest-graded quarterback over the past three seasons. Hard to do much better as a backup than going 1-for-1 in quality starts. He holds the record for heaviest NFL player ever, at 410 lbs, weighing over 440 lbs in high school. 2021 stats:17 games | 67.0 pct | 3,968 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 20 pass TD | 12 INT | 82 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 11 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:14 |2019:12 |2018:8 |2017:9 |2016:2 |2015:15 | 2014: 9 | 2013: 11. Flags fly forever Los Angeles went all-in and won a Lombardi trophy, but now their decision-makers will have to chart a new course of action. Johnson deserves better. Fitzpatrick suffered a life-changing hip injury after throwing just six passes in Washington. According to PFF's wins above replacement metric, Mahomes has been the most valuable quarterback in the NFL over the past three seasons by more than a full win. 2020 key stats (with Eagles): 2,620 passing yards, 16passing TDs, 15 INTs, 72.8passer rating, 49.6QBR, 6.0yards per attempt, 276 rushing yards, 5rushing TDs, MORE:Exploring the Colts' best Carson Wentz injury replacements. Wentz vs. He doesn't have the size of some of the other top QB prospects like Levis who is 6-3 and 232 pounds or Richardson who goes 6-4 and 232. 2021 NFL Draft quarterback rankings Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) on the field in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports By Michael Renner Apr 19, 2021 Saquon Barkley also will be back to flank Jonesin the backfield behind an improved line. Tennessee gave him the perfect run-heavy offense for his skill set. He was up for the challenge, even if the Browns ran an extremely conservative offense. Which NFL teams are in need of a quarterback? Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. If anything, the cautious Patriots staff's willingness to ask a lot was one of the defining traits of Jones' rookie season. Lawrence is the latest No. 2020 key stats (with Jets): 2,208 passing yards, 9passing TDs, 11 INTs, 72.7passer rating, 40.1QBR, 6.1yards per attempt, Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. He ran more than expected, and his deep accuracy came as advertised. His per-game rushing value ranks with any starting quarterback. Franks signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021. When comes to special runners at the position, the 23-year-old Murray stands out as much as Jackson with his speed,quickness and elusiveness. The tools are there. I don't always agree with PFF, but seeing this grade made me feel less alone in the world. 1 overall pick. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Only Jimmy G could reach the NFC Championship Game and see his ranking fall. He also has the personality to handle the pressure that comes with trying to be the latest Jets savior at the game's most important position. Like Alex Smith, Tua will mostly win at the margins and needs the right coach to maximize his strengths. 2021 stats:19 games | 67.2 pct | 5,916 pass yds | 7.3 ypa | 46 pass TD | 13 INT | 81 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 5 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:2 |2019:14 |2018:10 |2017:1 |2016:1 |2015:3 | 2014: 2 | 2013: T-4. At the bottom end of the rankings . The streakiness and inconsistency will remain as they always do, but in terms of getting the best out of himself and the offense, Fitzpatrick fits whats the Football Team needs for stability in 2021. 2021 stats:12 games | 58.9 pct | 1,870 pass yds | 6.9 ypa | 7 pass TD | 10 INT | 420 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 12 fumbles. He later transferred to Arkansas for his final season. The Raiders help him with an approach centered around the running game. Despite the team in Houston falling apart around him with now limited talent, familiar or otherwise, Watson has done everything he can with his incredible individual play to prop it up offensively. His one start was the 16-16 tie against the Lions, a game I watched to the very end on NFL Game Pass on a Wednesday morning in mid-November just so I could confidently tell you months later that Rudolph wasnt very good. Somehow, the potential of the projected starters for every team in 2021 is greater, thanks to a slew of top second-year and rookie draft picks. See the complete Week 13 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. Feleipe Franks is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, whose size has been a matter of conjecture in the run-up to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, officially measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds on Saturday. The 2019 No. Daltondid his best to keep Dallas' offense going without Dak Prescott, but hejust couldn't get into a good rhythm in a new offense to deliver as a supersub. 2 where Baker Mayfield was benched for the season because of his shoulder injury, and whether that door would have led the Browns to the playoffs. Even with rookie Penei Sewell set. . 2021 stats:11 games | 64.3 pct | 2,428 pass yds | 6.7 ypa | 10 pass TD | 7 INT | 298 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 7 fumbles. Texans. Book, a fourth-round pick in 2021, recently said he hoped to compete to start for the Saints in 2022. He put together his first two 300-yard games despite making only one start! Gregg Rosenthal provides a pecking order for the 66 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. This may not sound exciting, but it's good enough for him to remain a league-average starter. Week 17 NFL The teams that have a top-tier starting quarterback are at a clear advantage over the teams that have varying degrees of question marks at the position. 2020 key stats (at Alabama):4,500passing yards, 41 passing TDs, 4 INTs, 11.2 yards per attempt. Yes, there was the drop by 49ers cornerback Jaquiski Tartt. At 32, Cousins has had enjoyed the best play of his career in Minnesota, a la Tannehill in Tennessee. He wasn't, but that doesn't change how far he came this season. The 2016 NFL MVP, a good friend of Stafford's, has remained on a roller-coaster with his offensive systems. John Krahn Portland State OT 6'10" 410Lbs Daniel Faalele Minnesota OT 6'9" 400lb Olivier Charles-Pierre Houston DT 6' 2" 370lbs 2021 stats:18 games | 67.3 pct | 4,033 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 24 pass TD | 15 INT | 147 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 7 fumbles. 1. out of 54 quarterbacks in PFF's grading among quarterbacks with 50 dropbacks. Between the preseason and 62 regular-season pass attempts, we got a better feel for Love as a pro this year. Jones needs to get stronger, but that's attainable. His yards-per-catch average of 22.1 in 2020 was the highest by a true freshman in . Nothing validated my take that Jones was playing better than his numbers showed quite like watching the Giants try to play without him. Mahomes is king again at age 25 and may not be dethroned for a long time. How far does Kirk Cousins tumble after a disastrous outing against the Cowboys? Who is the biggest football player in history? In fact, the top five offensive lines in the NFL will all be playing in the postseason, with the first team to miss out being the Washington Football Team. He didn't have a PFF grade above 70 in his last five starts, with three big-time throws and 13(!) 10. His teams have won only once in his last 13 starts, dating back to 2017. He erred on the side of being too conservative under Sean Payton, just starting to loosen up before the injury. Cousins' year-end rankings are consistent. It's a bad sign for Wentzs future if Frank Reich gives up on him. He did not really perform in many drills, but the drills he did perform in he looked mediocre. Lance warmed up in both of his starts, playing better in the second halves. 2021 stats:5 games | 54.5 pct | 362 pass yds | 5.5 ypa | 1 pass TD | 3 INT | 13 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 3 fumbles. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. NFL Power Rankings: Rams rule after Super Bowl LVI; how do the other 31 teams shake out? Wentz was saved a little by his athleticism but 2020 was rough by every passing measure. Winston will operate with a good line, a top wide receiver in Michael Thomas, the ultimate dumpoff option in Alvin Kamara and a rising tight end, Adam Trautman. Ravens GM Eric Decosta said in January they are working at "Lamar's pace" on a new contract in "an unusual negotiation," because Jackson is representing himself. At 36, Ryan is now adjusting to the scheme of offensive-minded head coach Arthur Smith and latest new coordinator, Dave Ragone. This week's list took on more of a season-to-date approach, and ranking the quarterbacks each week was a great reminder of how valuable and consequential the position is for team success in the NFL. Which rookies are exceeding expectations, and which veterans are leading their offenses to playoff contention? 2020 key stats: 4,265passing yards, 35passing TDs, 13 INTs, 105.0passer rating, 63.2QBR, 8.3yards per attempt. Garoppolo has a high floor but has shown to Kyle Shanahan he has a clear limited ceiling as a pocket passer. But they need some competition in the QB room. Don't bury this man yet! 2020 key stats: 4,740 passing yards, 38 passing TDs, 6 INTs, 108.2 passer rating, 82.9 QBR, 8.1 yards per attempt, 308 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs. Its depressing that Flacco has a strong case as the best Jets quarterback on a per-start basis in back-to-back years. There were a few awareness issues in the game, like throwing short of the goal line with the season on the line. 2021 stats:14 games | 60.5 pct | 3,010 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 17 pass TD | 13 INT | 134 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:11 |2019:24 |2018:12. Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. A study in 2016 showed that the average NFL quarterback was 6' 3" and 225 pounds. The highest-paid players on every NFL team for the 2021 season. Tampa Bay's Brady was great this season, but the Packers' Aaron Rodgers was playing behind a patchwork offensive line all year, and he was still the league's best quarterback. Mayfield was the No. 1; Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford miss the cut Assessing the best of the best signal-callers entering the new season By Cody Benjamin. It's impossible to overstate how poor his protection and coaching have been, and he's shown enough flashes for me to believe he could be an average starter. Against Atlanta and Seattle, Boyle looked like someone who would stick around for at least a few more years. He broke one of the biggest stories on the Panthers beat in November 2021, when he revealed that the Panthers were planning to meet with quarterback Cam Newton with the intentions to sign him one . This is an unquestioned make-or-break third season for the No. Then again, I never would have guessed Heinicke's spiritual father, Ryan Fitzpatrick, would have three seasons as a primary starter after turning 33. It doesn't surprise me the Titans are standing strong behind him as their starter. 2021 stats:14 games | 67.2 pct | 3,245 pass yds | 6.6 ypa | 19 pass TD | 8 INT | 87 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 9 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:22 |2019:20 |2018:7 |2017:15 |2016:32. Goff has regressed with his efficiency and downfield passing since his first two years with McVay. After 40 starts stretched over eight seasons, Glennon is probably out of opportunities. He can fight off Father Time for only so long at age 39. His passing and decision-making have improved, even if he can't throw down the field. The final box score doesn't look bad, but his limitations and desire to throw as fast as possible made the Steelers' offense incredibly limited. Tannehill's Divisional Round performance wasn't quite as bad as I remembered upon rewatching, but it did sour an otherwise rock-solid season.
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