1-62. The reigning MVP has proved to be the NFL's ultimate renaissance man at the position, given his offseason "Jeopardy!" McVay and the Rams squeezed everything they could from the No. (Probably.) Cam can still run well, but not well enough to make up for an increasingly limited passing profile. 2021 stats:15 games | 68.3 pct | 3,924 pass yds | 7.6 ypa | 24 pass TD | 12 INT | 429 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 13 fumbles. The tiniest hill I'm ready to die on is that Brissett's 2021 was much better than the numbers showed. McGwire is considered one of the biggest busts ever, though, as he never became a set starter for the Seahawks in his four years playing in the Northwest. Goff made do with a rag-tag group of receivers led by fourth-round rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown and a bunch of castoffs. Carr is a difficult QB to evaluate. It's a bad sign for Wentzs future if Frank Reich gives up on him. C.J. He provided more of that old Fitzmagic in Miami and serves a solid solution for the good support from Washington. 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. 2021 stats:13 games | 67.8 pct | 2,653 pass yds | 6.8 ypa | 16 pass TD | 10 INT | 128 rush yd | 3 rush TD | 9 fumbles. 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. 2020 key stats:4,336passing yards, 39passing TDs, 10 INTs, 98.3 passer rating, 69.5QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 234rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. There were a few awareness issues in the game, like throwing short of the goal line with the season on the line. Wentz vs. An injury on Thursday Night Football against the Colts and a crash landing against a good Bills defense ended the fun, although benching White for Joe Flacco the next week felt harsh. Jimmy G's time in San Francisco has had some great moments, including helping to take a high-level all-around offense to the Super Bowl. Until there's some kind of clarity on Watson's on-field future tied to the concerning off-field developments, he takes his worthy high spot on the list. Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold in a good place again? Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: $45 million 2. 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. In nearly half of his starts, Wilson was a primary reason his team wasn't competitive. Alec Ingold Topping the list, Alec Ingold is an American fullback who plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. Tyrod's star-crossed career continued. 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. 10. Still, there is a big dropoff from the top seven at the position this year. See the complete Week 17 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. 3-7, and Stafford gets extra credit for playing so well in the playoffs. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs The 25-year-old prodigy is PFF's highest-graded quarterback over the past three seasons. Big Ben's playoff outing was typical of his season. On a weekly basis throughout the season, I will rate my current confidence in each quarterback's play. Who has the biggest hands in NFL history? Carrtakes advantage by being effective pocket passing on short-to-intermediate routes with tight end Darren Waller as the focal point. Its a huge bummer if his otherwise joyous career ends this way, although it hasnt changed him too much. 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. Antonio Brown's vaccination card Simon Bruty / Sports. For now, physical gifts aside,here's a conservative ranking based on Wilson's inexperience and learning challenges. Stafford got a smidge too much credit during a regular season in which his week-to-week consistency didn't match his numbers. Feleipe Franks is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. Who is rising, and who is falling, after each week's game slate? Here are all of the QBs who are 6-4 or taller: Mike Glennon, New York Giants: 6-7 Jacob Eason, Seattle Seahawks: 6-6 How high does Tom Brady climb in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after last week's big performance? Missing five starts down the stretch was disappointing, but he's going to be learning a new offense in 2022 anyhow. 2021 stats:7 games | 64.9 pct | 1,081 pass yds | 5.8 ypa | 3 pass TD | 4 INT | 294 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 4 fumbles. Jan 12, 2022. Rams QB Matthew Stafford joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with 40-plus passing touchdowns in a single season with multiple teams. Jones needs to get stronger, but that's attainable. Watching Johnson play football this season made me angry that he didn't get more opportunities in his career. A star with Oregon during his college days, Crosby was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. 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. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? The challenge will be adjusting to a brand-new offense and remaining limited with his weapons as defenses adjust better to him. Bills, Chiefs and 49ers top the list. The perception is that he struggled as a rookie, but the numbers above paint a more nuanced story. 2021 stats:12 games | 58.2 pct | 978 pass yds | 7.3 ypa | 4 pass TD | 5 INT | 374 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 2 fumbles. Hurts with the related Colts twist will be a storyline in Philadelphia. Lawrence was unable to overcome his brutal surroundings, and the flashes of his elite talent were too rare until his great Week 18 capper. Stroud stats: 182.0 QB rating, 81-12 TD-INT, 9.8 ypa, 7,775 pass yards, 69.3% completion. He ran more than expected, and his deep accuracy came as advertised. Mike Glennon is the current quarterback for the New York Giants. Reuniting with rookie first-round wide receiver DeVonta Smith helps, along with better health up front. Herbert got an unexpected early opportunity and gave the Chargers no reason for him to relinquish his status. My doubts about whether that morning was time well spent are similar to my doubts about the Steelers seeing Rudolph as an important part of their future. Hard to do much better as a backup than going 1-for-1 in quality starts. The Colts built an above-average offense around Wentz's limitations, but his throw-to-throw inaccuracy and inconsistent decision-making made his 2021 season a lot worse than his counting numbers indicate. He started 11 games at right tackle for the Lions in 2021. That trendline of year-end rankings above is hard to miss. He significantly improved in each of his collegiate seasons, earning First Team All-Big 12 in 2021 and 2022. Heinicke went undrafted out of Old Dominion in 2015 before signing with Minnesota's practice squad. 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. By James. Combine those outings with his Week 14 comeback effort against the Bucs and his Week 16 destruction of the Patriots, and it's clear that Allen's highs this season were higher than anyone else's. Which big-name signal-callers could be on the move in the coming months? 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. Heinicke probably won't get another season with 15 starts. Donovan McNabb - 6'2 240 lbs. Cleveland installed a more QB-friendly run-heavy attack, facilitating Mayfield's play via play-action and bootlegs. 2020 key stats (at Clemson):3,153 passing yards, 24 passing TDs, 5INTs, 9.4yards per attempt, 203rushing yards, 8rushing TDs. 6 overall pick in 2019. Following the thinking ofhis offensive-minded coach, Jon Gruden, there is something missing with Carr, even though the numbers seem complete. One way is if the Patriots eventually face Richardson on the field. There's a perception the Lions didn't give him much passing help and he will be transformative with his new team, but the reality is there's enough sample size to know one already has seen the best of him. 2020 key stats: 3,819 passing yards, 33passing TDs, 7 INTs, 106.5passer rating, 78.3QBR, 7.9yards per attempt, 266rushing yards, 7rushing TDs. Young, whose resume includes a Heisman Trophy, a 23-4 record as a starter while toiling in college football's most competitive conference and 80 TD passes, was listed last season at 6-0 and 194 . Becton turned heads at the 2020 NFL Combine when he ran the 40-yard dash in an unprecedented 5.10 seconds. Tannehill's Divisional Round performance wasn't quite as bad as I remembered upon rewatching, but it did sour an otherwise rock-solid season. 2021 stats:14 games | 64.8 pct | 3,113 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 25 pass TD | 6 INT | 183 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:6 |2019:3 |2018:6 |2017:5 |2016:9 |2015:4 | 2014: 8 | 2013: 6. In 2021, the Colts had a quarterback dripping in physical ability, yet one who wasn't decisive with the football, held onto it too long and, in the words of the GM, didn't "make the layups." Even if there are limitations, Tannehill made his teammates better this year, especially one of the worst pass-blocking offensive lines in football. No quarterback has ever left the game playing this well, and hes 44 years old. I think the following teams absolutely need to make an upgrade in the offseason: Lions (Jared Goff), Steelers (Ben Roethlisberger), Browns (Baker Mayfield), Broncos (Teddy Bridgewater) and Panthers (Sam Darnold/Cam Newton). Despite being in the QB market back in 2021, New England traveled to Trevor Lawerence's Pro Day knowing he would not get past . He was tremendous Sunday night against the Raiders, despite the overtime loss. His performance caught the attention of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, who said on . Wentz was saved a little by his athleticism but 2020 was rough by every passing measure. Tom Brady has rarely been among the NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks, but he has been in the league long enough to have the most career earnings. Anthony Richardson blew the roof off Lucas Oil Stadium at the 2023 NFL Combine with a record-setting performance that featured an official 4.43 time in the 40-yard dash, the highest vertical by a . The Bears' total, which was a tick under 30%, was the highest in the NFL . He also manages a run-centered spread passing attack well. His arm strength and processing both took huge leaps in Year 2. Much of Tannehill's mid-career boom has been tied to play-action passing, but he's reminded many that his arm remains underrated and his athleticism is a major asset. 2020 key stats: 4,103passing yards, 27passing TDs, 9INTs, 101.4passer rating, 71.0 QBR, 7.9 yards per attempt. And Tom Brady is among the 19 signal callers who are 6-4. Rodgers contributed to his team falling in January this year with a conservative, sometimes confused effort against the 49ers. The 20-year-old also was measured as the tallest and heaviest quarterback at 6-4 and 244 pounds. Andre Carter, DE, Army - At the start of the year many had Carter considered a top draft pick, but his Combine is going to hurt his stock. The biggest NFL player in 2021 is Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Ali Marpet, who stands at 6'4" and weighs in at 307 pounds. 2021 stats:6 games | 60.4 pct | 787 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 2 pass TD | 2 INT | 53 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 2 fumbles. 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. A study in 2016 showed that the average NFL quarterback was 6' 3" and 225 pounds. Mike Whitemania was one of those weeks that feels like a fever dream in retrospect. Nine teams and 17 seasons after breaking in as a seventh-round pick under Mike Martz in St. Louis, Fitzmagic left a legacy unlike any other quarterback of his generation. Ryan may not have long left at the helm of Atlanta, but he is set up for one more career bounce-back. His backup, Colt McCoy, is 2-1 as a starter this year with a completion percentage in the mid 70s. While a few of the more established old guard QBs continue their great successes, the league has given rise to a promising new wave of young passers, some who also possess rare athletic traits. But at 24, he needs to show the Giants he's a long-term keeper. He was set to reach another level, and I could not be more surprised by how suddenly and swiftly he fell. He was up for the challenge, even if the Browns ran an extremely conservative offense. They also will use zone blocking to give a much-needed jolt to the rushing attack. Now Stafford is weirdly not getting enough credit for elevating in the playoffs. 2021 stats:5 games | 64.9 pct | 526 pass yds | 5.6 ypa | 3 pass TD | 6 INT | 13 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:N/A |2018:N/A. . Where does Marc Sessler slot Jaguars budding star Trevor Lawrence in his updated quarterback rankings? The "other" Robert Griffin was an offensive lineman on the same Baylor team as the Heisman-winning quarterback by the same name. 2021 stats:20 games | 67.3 pct | 5,896 pass yds | 7.6 ypa | 48 pass TD | 16 INT | 498 rush yds | 3 rush TD | 10 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:3 |2019:2 |2018:1 | 2017: N/A. 2020 key stats: 3,563passing yards, 26 passing TDs, 8INTs, 95.9passer rating, 72.2QBR, 7.3 yards per attempt. Staying competitive against tough defenses and beating down the bad ones will usually keep a backup quarterback employed for a long time. If Wentz isn't a top-16 NFL quarterback by the end of 2021, then something is, indeed, broken. Mills outplaying the top-three picks in the 2021 draft as a rookie is either a sign of great things to come or will look insane in a decade. 2020 key stats: 2,943 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 10INTs, 80.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 6.6yards per attempt, 423 rushing yards, rushing TD. Fitzpatrick suffered a life-changing hip injury after throwing just six passes in Washington. Cousins' year-end rankings are consistent. His passing grade on PFF was good for 15th out of 38 qualifiers, just below Patrick Mahomes and two spots ahead of Russell Wilson. He still looked like a rookie, which isn't the greatest sign. He pushed the ball downfield more without making more mistakes. Siemian finished with 200 dropbacks and ended up 25th out of 38 qualifiers in PFF's passing grades, ahead of Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Taylor Heinicke and the top two picks in the last year's draft. . Here's everything we know, Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. "I wouldn't say it lingered as long as people gave me the excuse of it," Prescott said on The Rich Eisen Show during Super Bowl week. Who is unstoppable and in the MVP conversation? That's two straight up-and-down seasons for a player who had previously been a model of consistency. 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. With big contract now in hand at 27, expect him to work hard to earn every bit. Beyond the makeup, Wilson also enters a great system with rising offensive mind Mike LaFleur. Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida MMQB(Hanson) Coach Ron Rivera has recently said, "I know this: We will go into OTAs, minicamp and training camp with Sam Howell more than likely QB1 , and we'll . 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. Within the space of just three years, Kansas City's new saviour has matched those feats and signed a record $450 million ($A600m) contract. 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. He's also been durable and grown as a leader. He is hoping to be fixed by another Los Angeles import, offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, who was a big help to Herbert last season. Jones has flashed, more so as a rookie than as a slumping sophomore. Let's break down the biggest losers! 2021 stats:6 games | 57.7 pct | 603 pass yds | 8.5 ypa | 5 pass TD | 2 INT | 168 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 0 fumbles. Second, there are some outside-the-box plays he leaves on the table. He's made a living as the ultimate bridge quarterback because of his consistent veteran leadership even with unfamiliar teammates and ability to excute in a variety of schemes. Burrow's wild ride is another reminder of how impossible it is to evaluate quarterbacks. The ceiling is also intriguing, because his physical gifts are obvious. 5) Los Angeles Rams. 2020 key stats: 1,096passing yards, 7passing TDs, 5INTs, 92.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 7.8 yards per attempt. Against Atlanta and Seattle, Boyle looked like someone who would stick around for at least a few more years. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck come in a close second at 240 lbs. If Jameis stayed healthy enough to make more than seven starts, he probably would have finished in the top 15, and the Saints probably would have finished in the playoffs. Hendrickson recorded five sacks on the quarterbacks that would meet in the Super Bowl, three against Tom Brady and two against Patrick Mahomes. I wouldn't be surprised if he leads the Rams to the Super Bowl -- but I also wouldn't be surprised if Los Angeles lost on Monday night in its wild-card game against the Cardinals. Franks signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2021. At 36, Ryan is now adjusting to the scheme of offensive-minded head coach Arthur Smith and latest new coordinator, Dave Ragone. He played six sensational quarters, got hurt and struggled when he returned two months later in four mostly ugly starts. Indianapolis As usual, the biggest crowds for the media portion of this week's NFL scouting combine were reserved for the quarterbacks expected to go early in the first round of the draft . He put his own Patriots spin on the Buccaneers aggressive downfield passing game with Bruce Arians and Byron Leftwich. 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. 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 . The 21-year old did everything he could to shine as a future NFL superstar at Clemson except for winning the Heisman Trophy. Its depressing that Flacco has a strong case as the best Jets quarterback on a per-start basis in back-to-back years. 2021 stats:19 games | 64.5 pct | 5,044 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 45 pass TD | 15 INT | 897 rush yds | 6 rush TD | 9 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:5 |2019:18 |2018:32. The Chiefs had been to three AFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and had one Lombardi Trophy pre-Mahomes. Stroud can prove his mobility, he could be Colts' next QB. The heaviest NFL quarterbacks are Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton and Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco. Jakob Johnson is now in the Las Vegas Raiders and is the latest fullback incorporated into the Raiders' offensive system. Fromm may best be remembered as the guy Joe Judge asked to perform a QB sneak from a jumbo formation on third-and-9. His yards-per-catch average of 22.1 in 2020 was the highest by a true freshman in . He helped to blow out the Eagles, worked for 55 minutes against the Rams without enough time to throw, led a frenetic late comeback, and then he retired. Ranking NFL's top 10 quarterbacks of 2021: Patrick Mahomes No. 1 overall pick,is changing teams for the first time in his age 33 season. He later transferred to Arkansas for his final season. 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. He had a 30 inch vertical, and only a 9'1 broad jump. Kyler would have fallen in the rankings more for his playoff performance, but there weren't logical candidates to jump him. Darnoledalso has struggled to handle any kind of pressure well, whether from a opponent's pass rush or being in a big spotlight. Only Jimmy G could reach the NFC Championship Game and see his ranking fall. We are finally through the 2021 regular season. 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. In NFL Draft quarterback rankings he is not going to get the same love the others on this list will receive, but he is going to wow during the interview process and has the work ethic to succeed in the NFL. The 2021 NFL season is days away, and 14 quarterbacks stand apart from the rest. 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. He was running a hurry-up offense while throwing the ball 40 times in the rain against Tom Brady by Week 4. Dalton has played roughly 2,000 snaps in the last three years, finishing with a PFF grade between 65 and 70 each season. Ryan is in decline, but a competent offensive line would help to slow it down. 2020 key stats (with Cowboys): 2,170 passing yards, 14passing TDs, 8 INTs, 87.3 passer rating, 53.8QBR, 6.5yards per attempt. That doesn't erase the gains that came in his other 15 starts, where his pocket passing took a huge step forward. I wouldnt expect a player to say anything less, and I wouldnt expect it to happen unless this offseason goes seriously wrong for the Saints. He did not really perform in many drills, but the drills he did perform in he looked mediocre. MORE: How Stetson Bennett matched a Joe Burrow record in the 2023 national championship Stetson Bennett draft projection. Gregg Rosenthal provides a pecking order for the 66 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. "I went through a period of time during the season where I just didn't play my best ball.". John Krahn Portland State OT 6'10" 410Lbs Daniel Faalele Minnesota OT 6'9" 400lb Olivier Charles-Pierre Houston DT 6' 2" 370lbs NFL's highest paid quarterbacks (average salary per year): 1. Coach Bruce Arians, I respectfully see it differently. 5 here because others shined in the playoffs. Many eyes will be on Bennett this week in Indianapolis, where he led Georgia to a national championship over Alabama to end the 2021-22 season . Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. The Broncoswill be focused a lot on the running game for Vic Fangio, knowing like the Patriots,they will be countingon their defense to win games. The highest-paid players on every NFL team for the 2021 season. Look for Wentz, when back healthy,to be whispered well the way Mayfield and Tannehill were. His teams have won only once in his last 13 starts, dating back to 2017. Mahomes entered the Matrix for 10 nearly flawless playoff quarters, and then he became the primary reason the Chiefs self-immolated in the AFC Championship Game. Keenum helped the Browns win both of his starts, a Thursday night game against the Broncos and a Week 18 start against the Bengals' backups. Nothing validated my take that Jones was playing better than his numbers showed quite like watching the Giants try to play without him. 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. 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. 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. They do have a good environment to resurrect his career with fine skill players, from Christian McCaffrey to former Jets teammate Robby Anderson, under bright offensive coordinator The No. . How does a quarterback this talented and heady struggle to find even backup roles for a decade and a half? Mayfield's year-end rankings reflect a career that has ping-ponged between incredible promise and sub-mediocre play. 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. Our man has been busy since we last checked in. If anything, the cautious Patriots staff's willingness to ask a lot was one of the defining traits of Jones' rookie season. 2020 key stats: 1,814 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 5INTs, 87.1passer rating, 52.5QBR, 6.3yards per attempt, 109 rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. 1 overall pick. According to the chart, the Steelers went run-run-pass around what looks to be on approximately 27% of their drives. Cowboys star Dak Prescott has reached a new high in Marc Sessler's quarterback rankings. It was a lot. 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. The playoff clunker against the Rams shouldn't take away from the fact his floor is higher than the ceiling of most QBs. 2021 stats:5 games | 63.8 pct | 422 pass yds | 8.9 ypa | 3 pass TD | 1 INT | -8 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A. They boosted the receiving corps with Kenny Golladay, rookie first-rounder Kadarius Toney and savvy second tight end Kyle Rudolph. The 33-year-old made a decent transition from long-time Bengals starter to short-term Cowboys backup. Darnold, also 24, was an interesting choice to upgrade over Bridgewater as the Panthers eschewed going for a first-round draft replacement. Veterans like Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers remain among the best, but several younger stars are making some noise. 2020 key stats (with Dolphins): 2,091 passing yards, 13passing TDs, 8INTs, 95.6 passer rating, 76.9 QBR, 7.8 yards per attempt. One performance that did stand out in the most competitive environment possible for Week 18 was that of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. The Jets have invested plenty in the line and receiving corps. It came against three challenging NFC defenses and without two top wideouts and his tight end by the second half of the Super Bowl. The Lions will lean a lot on the run with D'Andre Swift, but they unfortunately depleted their passing game options save for top young tight end T.J. Hockenson. It weirdly may have been the high point of the Cowboys' season. He also has shown the necessary young leadership to maintain Buffalo's new status as a playoff power. 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. Who was the fattest NFL quarterback? Mike McDaniel looks like that right coach. Wherever his future lies beyond 2021, Rodgers' physical skills are in peak condition with severalmore elite seasons ahead of him. Just when Cousins had the cognoscenti talking up one of his best years, the Vikings asked Cousins to be more aggressive down the stretch, and he struggled. Bradyhelped reshape the Bucs and was a big part of keeping the gang together for a strong shot at a repeat. While correlation doesnt equal causation here, Walker looked far more comfortable in his one start this season (against the Cardinals) than during his handful of relief outings. Brady's departure from the AFC East opened the door for a new passer to be the unquestioned class of the division. The bigger concern is whether the Jaguars and Doug Pederson can get the surroundings right. . Biggest Quarterback Sleeper of 2021 Who is Taylor Heinicke? But this feels like his true rookie season, operating in his second new offense in as many years with two coordinators. The Air Index presented by FedEx ranks NFL quarterback performances all season long. Betting on himself should pay off, as heshould win the Saints' starting job over non-traditional passer Taysom Hill. This is a massive offseason for the former No. It's difficult to get an exact read on where Stetson Bennett will be . 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. This is the final, post-Super Bowl rankings of every quarterback who started a game this season -- based on play from the 2021 regular season and the playoffs.
