If anything, the cautious Patriots staff's willingness to ask a lot was one of the defining traits of Jones' rookie season. Let's break down the biggest losers! He was set to reach another level, and I could not be more surprised by how suddenly and swiftly he fell. He delivered down the stretch to ensure a Ravens playoff return after not getting the same kind of support inan offense in transition. Look for Burrow to raise his efficiency and big-play quotient at the same time. 2021 stats:8 games | 63.1 pct | 1,515 pass yds | 6.4 ypa | 8 pass TD | 9 INT | 76 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:25 |2019:T-30 |2018:17 |2017:26 |2016:17 |2015:6 |2014:18 |2013:20. His backup, Colt McCoy, is 2-1 as a starter this year with a completion percentage in the mid 70s. If the 49ers had 2017 or 2019 Jimmy G playing for them this year, they might just have won the Super Bowl. They include starting quarterbacks and backups who filled in for QBs dealing with injuries at the end of the year. It doesn't surprise me Hill averaged 7.3 yards per attempt, and the Saints won four of his five starts because he stresses defense, even as he stresses Saints fans. He wasn't, but that doesn't change how far he came this season. 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. Can anyone stop the Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson connection in crunch time? How high does Tom Brady climb in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after last week's big performance? It came against three challenging NFC defenses and without two top wideouts and his tight end by the second half of the Super Bowl. Missing five starts down the stretch was disappointing, but he's going to be learning a new offense in 2022 anyhow. It often felt as if the Cardinals relied on Murray to create incandescent plays on his own; otherwise, the offense got stuck in quicksand. 2021 stats:7 games | 65.3 pct | 462 pass yds | 6.4 ypa | 3 pass TD | 1 INT | 22 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:34 |2018:27 |2017:14 |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! That doesn't erase the gains that came in his other 15 starts, where his pocket passing took a huge step forward. A strong offensive line and aggressive coaching staff give Goff a chance to improve in his second season with the Lions, but he's settling into a career as a starter just below the Dalton Line. Staying competitive against tough defenses and beating down the bad ones will usually keep a backup quarterback employed for a long time. 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. The magic may run out without Sean Payton, but Siemian's career went from nearly over to "solid backup option" again. The Broncos invested a second-round pick in Drew Lock in the 2019 NFL draft and the results . Hendrickson recorded five sacks on the quarterbacks that would meet in the Super Bowl, three against Tom Brady and two against Patrick Mahomes. Beyond the makeup, Wilson also enters a great system with rising offensive mind Mike LaFleur. Herbert got an unexpected early opportunity and gave the Chargers no reason for him to relinquish his status. There were a lot of surprising starting quarterbacks in crucial prime-time games late in the season, like when Mannion replaced Kirk Cousins on Sunday Night Football in Week 17. 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. In all, the NFL's ten highest-paid players are set to make $418 million in 2021, according to Forbes' calculations, an increase of 9% from last year despite a dip in the salary cap that has. That will change as he's more unleashed under Zac Taylor, knowing that he's reunited with all-around go-to guy Ja'Marr Chase. Becton turned heads at the 2020 NFL Combine when he ran the 40-yard dash in an unprecedented 5.10 seconds. He also has shown the necessary young leadership to maintain Buffalo's new status as a playoff power. By James. 2021 stats:12 games | 64.4 pct | 2,882 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 16 pass TD | 13 INT | 767 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:7 |2019:1 |2018:23. 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. 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. Although the big sack totals keep on coming, he remains the league's most durable QB with strong rushing efficiency. Huntley's sour finish in close losses to the Rams and Steelers shouldn't distract from his strong body of work in four starts and two relief outings as a second-year player. 23. A great quarterback can make or break the fortunes of an NFL team. Reuniting with rookie first-round wide receiver DeVonta Smith helps, along with better health up front. With big contract now in hand at 27, expect him to work hard to earn every bit. Its depressing that Flacco has a strong case as the best Jets quarterback on a per-start basis in back-to-back years. . According to the chart, the Steelers went run-run-pass around what looks to be on approximately 27% of their drives. Jones has flashed, more so as a rookie than as a slumping sophomore. The level of quarterback play in the NFL is better than ever. 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. Betting on himself should pay off, as heshould win the Saints' starting job over non-traditional passer Taysom Hill. He was tremendous Sunday night against the Raiders, despite the overtime loss. A lot of wow throws, a lot of misses, a lot of turnover-worthy plays, a lot of confusion and a lot of raw potential. 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. Might Tom Brady reunite with Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas for the 2023 NFL season? turnover-worthy plays in that span. 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. The 2019 No. I am trying not to let Tua's final month completely eradicate what came before it. Nothing validated my take that Jones was playing better than his numbers showed quite like watching the Giants try to play without him. It's difficult to get an exact read on where Stetson Bennett will be . Coach Bruce Arians, I respectfully see it differently. After last season's second-half swoon, Wilson was unspectacularly efficient early this season, missed three starts, suffered through the worst month of his career and then finished strong. Jan 12, 2022. This is an unquestioned make-or-break third season for the No. 2021 stats:8 games | 54.8 pct | 684 pass yds | 5.4 ypa | 4 pass TD | 5 INT | 230 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 4 fumbles, 2020 final ranking: 32 |2019:40 |2018:15 |2017:16 |2016:16 |2015:1 |2014:14 |2013:8. At 37, his wisdom and intelligence remain major assets, rebooted by a QB-friendly offense operated by Matt LaFleur. He ran well and hit more big plays than Jimmy Garoppolo. 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 . The offensive line made the position nearly unplayable in the postseason, and Burrow needed to be perfect on Super Bowl Sunday. 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. Since then, he's bounced around various NFL practice squads, and he even had a brief stint in the XFL in 2019 prior to signing with Washington's practice squad last December. Tennessee gave him the perfect run-heavy offense for his skill set. Burrow's wild ride is another reminder of how impossible it is to evaluate quarterbacks. Where do breakout studs like Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence and Jalen Hurts slot in? Here are my rankings, Nos. This may not sound exciting, but it's good enough for him to remain a league-average starter. General manager: Les Snead. He is a strong MVP candidate in 2021. He held the ball too long and threw late after staring down a receiver on his last interception, a shortcoming that has plagued him throughout his career. 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 . 2021 stats:9 games | 74.7 pct | 740 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 3 pass TD | 1 INT | 37 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 4 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:T-48 |2019:50 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. . Johnson deserves better. He is expected to be back at full strength and much of the Cowboys' success in 2021 will ride on his arm and legs. 2021 stats:2 games | 64.3 pct | 338 pass yds | 8.1 ypa | 3 pass TD | 0 INT | 3 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:46 |2019:33 |2018:26 |2017:25 |2016:21 |2015:18 |2014:11 |2013:16. Jones will develop well as a rookie with his arm and accuracy. . What stands out about this throw is the timing, the rhythm, and the anticipation. 2020 key stats: 3,819 passing yards, 33passing TDs, 7 INTs, 106.5passer rating, 78.3QBR, 7.9yards per attempt, 266rushing yards, 7rushing TDs. 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. This is a ranking based on this season alone. 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. 5) Los Angeles Rams. 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. Walker starts and 8-23 with anyone else under center. See the complete Week 16 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. Touted as the best QB prospect since John Elway for a long time, Lawrence's physical tools are off the charts, the modern prototype with his size, arm, accuracy and athleticism. He was a two-way player. We are finally through the 2021 regular season. 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. He remained the game's most dangerous runner at the position until he found his late groove. With the quick rise of Herbert and Burrow, there will be a lot of pressure for Tagovailoa to come through for a returning 10-6 team. Wherever his future lies beyond 2021, Rodgers' physical skills are in peak condition with severalmore elite seasons ahead of him. His streaky play within seasons is anything but steady. 2021 stats:1 game | 64.5 pct | 194 pass yds | 6.3 ypa | 0 pass TD | 0 INT | 0 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:51 |2019:N/A |2018:N/A. Importantly, Allen alleviated some of those growing pains by rushing for 1141 yards and 17 . Look for Wentz, when back healthy,to be whispered well the way Mayfield and Tannehill were. 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. 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. Lance warmed up in both of his starts, playing better in the second halves. Plus, Jared Goff hits the top 10 for the first time this season. 2021 stats:1 game | 66.7 pct | 147 pass yds | 4.9 ypa | 1 pass TD | 0 INT | 0 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 0 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:42 |2019:N/A |2018:28. Here are this week's QB rankings -- the final edition -- and some notes regarding the position. Geno's first extended stretch as a starter since 2014 went just fine, with conservative play-calling in tight losses to the Steelers and Saints coming before a near perfect game against the Jaguars. 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. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? Like Fitzpatrick, Heinicke's self-belief creates a lot of big plays for both his team and the opposition. The list will be accompanied each week by some of the biggest takeaways and lingering thoughts from the recent performances under center, including what both the tape and numbers say about some of the game's starting quarterbacks. NFL Power Rankings: Rams rule after Super Bowl LVI; how do the other 31 teams shake out? 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. Wentz vs. Looking ahead to next season, many teams will have some decisions to make at QB. Which big-name signal-callers could be on the move in the coming months? That famous Boyle arm strength everyone talks about didnt show up in three steadily improving regular-season starts. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Veterans like Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers remain among the best, but several younger stars are making some noise. Try to divorce each quarterback from his surroundings, evaluate their responsibilities and judge on the results. His teams have won only once in his last 13 starts, dating back to 2017. He's the new median for the Dalton Scale, a balm for any team that wants to improve its quarterback play to average. See the complete Week 13 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. The savior of Philadelphia was known to savor bologna, cheese and mayo sandwiches and that helped him round out this list. Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. 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. 2021 stats:12 games | 59.9 pct | 2,527 pass yds | 6.2 ypa | 9 pass TD | 13 INT | 222 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 9 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:36 |2019:26 |2018:24. Bills, Chiefs and 49ers top the list. 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. 1. He significantly improved in each of his collegiate seasons, earning First Team All-Big 12 in 2021 and 2022. This is a. Tannenbaum's final QB rankings: Who is in line to be a 2022 starter? A study in 2016 showed that the average NFL quarterback was 6' 3" and 225 pounds. He held the ball, didn't see the field and didn't shoot straight against the Bucs. The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? The Dallas Cowboys head into the 2021 NFL playoffs with the single best offensive line in the game this season, according to PFF's data. The Raiders help him with an approach centered around the running game. Year 17 2021 stats: 17 games | 68.9 pct | 4,340 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 37. Brissett managed to move the ball, even if it was agonizingly slow. After Joe Burrow's third straight win over Patrick Mahomes, where does Marc Sessler slot the Bengals star in his updated quarterback rankings? Lock was better than his stats showed in three late-season starts, avoiding the haywire decisions that plagued his 2020 campaign. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. He developed a tendency to hold the ball too long, which led to an NFL-high 50 sacks in only 12 starts last season before being benched for Jalen Hurts. 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. 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. Jackson didn't live up to his MVP level from 2019, but he also didn't struggle as much as many perceived. His running ability gives him a high baseline, and he's a solid starting quarterback at worst, which is quite a find for a highly criticized second-round pick. Only 27, Winston is another wild card worth watching as a high-upside reclamation passer. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. 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. RB Index: Constructing the perfect NFL running back. The nine 6-foot-5 quarterbacks are highlighted by Josh Allen, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Wentz. 2020 key stats: 1,814 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 5INTs, 87.1passer rating, 52.5QBR, 6.3yards per attempt, 109 rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. They boosted the receiving corps with Kenny Golladay, rookie first-rounder Kadarius Toney and savvy second tight end Kyle Rudolph. 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. Let's look at the 10 heaviest players in NFL history. Bradyhelped reshape the Bucs and was a big part of keeping the gang together for a strong shot at a repeat. 2020 key stats: 1,096passing yards, 7passing TDs, 5INTs, 92.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 7.8 yards per attempt. He didn't get much help from his receivers or offensive line. Every NFL starting QB, ranked for the 2021 season From Zach Wilson to the league's big three passers, we're here to rank every projected starting QB for the 2021 NFL season. The use of 12 personnel (two tight ends) has vibed with him to help Cousins maximize his big arm. 2021 stats:17 games | 65.9 pct | 5,014 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 38 pass TD | 15 INT | 302 rush yds | 3 rush TD | 1 fumble. Which NFL teams are in need of a quarterback? Watching Johnson play football this season made me angry that he didn't get more opportunities in his career. Fitzpatrick suffered a life-changing hip injury after throwing just six passes in Washington. out of 54 quarterbacks in PFF's grading among quarterbacks with 50 dropbacks. 2020 key stats (with Rams): 3,952passing yards, 20passing TDs, 13 INTs, 90.0 passer rating, 58.5QBR, 7.2yards per attempt. There are maybe 16 QBs who can win consistently right now, and that number might actually be high when you consider the durability concerns of Lamar Jackson, the age of Matt Ryan and the inconsistency of Kirk Cousins. He can still move well enough in the pocket, makes good decisions and hits his targets. "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. He is expected to be back at full strength and much of the Cowboys' success in 2021 will ride on his arm and legs. 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. Darnold, also 24, was an interesting choice to upgrade over Bridgewater as the Panthers eschewed going for a first-round draft replacement. With an MVP award and a Super Bowl ring already in hand, Mahomes is already rewriting the record books. If he played that well through the regular season, he'd have contended for MVP. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. 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. There's also been regression to the mean in terms of his fourth-quarter play and he's still looking for his first playoff win. Cam can still run well, but not well enough to make up for an increasingly limited passing profile. 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. Durability issues caught up with Wentz in Philadelphia on top of trying to do too much and force things that weren't there in the offense. There were a few awareness issues in the game, like throwing short of the goal line with the season on the line. 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. 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. name season tm gp cmp att pct yds avg yds/g td td% int int% sck scky rate; tom brady: 2021 But they need some competition in the QB room. Donovan McNabb - 6'2 240 lbs. See the complete Week 14 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. He put his own Patriots spin on the Buccaneers aggressive downfield passing game with Bruce Arians and Byron Leftwich. Bills QB Josh Allen: $43 million 3. The Chiefs had been to three AFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and had one Lombardi Trophy pre-Mahomes. I can't bring myself to rank Herbert's 2021 any lower than this.