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 nine 6-foot-5 quarterbacks are highlighted by Josh Allen, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Wentz. . Unlike, say, Kirk Cousins or Ryan Tannehill, it's hard to say which Mayfield will show up in a given week or season. It weirdly may have been the high point of the Cowboys' season. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. Herbert accelerated his learning curve with his arm, accuracy and athleticism and will do a lot more than avoid a sophomore slump. It's a bad sign for Wentzs future if Frank Reich gives up on him. Has struggling Broncos signal-caller Russell Wilson hit bottom? With big contract now in hand at 27,expect him to work hard to earn every bit of it to try to work his way into the top five QBs. All three of Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' quarterbacks stand at least 6-foot-4. Who is unstoppable and in the MVP conversation? By James. 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. This is who he is: a high-end backup who will rise and fall based on his teammates and the opponent, same as it ever was. 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. If I was picking one quarterback for next season, the next five seasons or the next 10 seasons, I'd take Mahomes. 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. He was running a hurry-up offense while throwing the ball 40 times in the rain against Tom Brady by Week 4. Beyond the makeup, Wilson also enters a great system with rising offensive mind Mike LaFleur. Bridgewater was the best choice for Denver over Drew Lock because it needs more conservative play and fewer mistakes to win games vs. forcing bigger pass plays. 2021 Levis had some super fun tape. 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. Photo: MIBets Like their players, coaches are just as guilty of complaining. . Our man has been busy since we last checked in. 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. 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. 1 pick in the 2018, but has played for three teams since 2021. 2021 stats:10 games | 62.7 pct | 1,283 pass yds | 5.7 ypa | 5 pass TD | 4 INT | 70 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 6 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:27 |2018:N/A |2017:28 |2016:N/A. 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. He's a high-end backup. He started 11 games at right tackle for the Lions in 2021. 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. 2020 key stats (with Lions): 4,084 passing yards, 26passing TDs, 10INTs, 96.3passer rating, 68.4QBR, 7.7 yards per attempt. Here are the PFF QB rankings heading into the 2021 NFL season. 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. Auburn shows two-deep safeties early in the pre-snap phase, but right before the play begins they walk one of . This is a ranking based on this season alone. Jan 12, 2022. Mullens started against the Raiders for a short-handed Browns squad in a game just before Christmas with major playoff implications. 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. Now Stafford is weirdly not getting enough credit for elevating in the playoffs. A star with Oregon during his college days, Crosby was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. August 23rd, 2021. . Lastly, the Patriots re-signed Johnson to a one-year contract on March 25, 2021. Kyler would have fallen in the rankings more for his playoff performance, but there weren't logical candidates to jump him. 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. INDIANAPOLIS The label C.J. He ran more than expected, and his deep accuracy came as advertised. Mayfield hasn't proven he can lift his surroundings, and he couldn't compensate for his limitations in his fourth season, which were often mental as well as physical. He played six sensational quarters, got hurt and struggled when he returned two months later in four mostly ugly starts. 2021 stats:14 games | 66.9 pct | 3,052 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 18 pass TD | 7 INT | 106 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:29 |2019:19 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:24 | 2014: N/A. The highest-paid players on every NFL team for the 2021 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. 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. 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. With an MVP award and a Super Bowl ring already in hand, Mahomes is already rewriting the record books. Biggest Quarterback Sleeper of 2021 Who is Taylor Heinicke? 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. But they need some competition in the QB room. Lamar looked like an MVP candidate through five weeks, then hit the roughest stretch of his career, including four missed games. 2021 stats:3 games | 45.0 pct | 210 pass yds | 3.5 ypa | 1 pass TD | 3 INT | 65 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 2 fumbles. . 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. 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. Marc Sessler evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2022 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 68. 2020 key stats: 3,803passing yards, 33passing TDs, 10 INTs, 94.1passer rating, 60.1 QBR, 6.3yards per attempt. 2020 key stats: 2,757 passing yards, 26 passing TDs, 9INTs, 99.3passer rating, 73.7QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 1,005rushing yards, 7rushing TDs. Ranking NFL's top 10 quarterbacks of 2021: Patrick Mahomes No. 2020 key stats (at BYU):3,692 passing yards, 33 passing TDs, 3INTs, 11.0 yards per attempt, 254 rushing yards, 10rushing TDs. He chose a team with a great supporting cast, including the offensive skill players, line, running game and defense. Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. 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. 2020 key stats: 4,265passing yards, 35passing TDs, 13 INTs, 105.0passer rating, 63.2QBR, 8.3yards per attempt. His streaky play within seasons is anything but steady. He blends a lot of the special attributes fellow young guns Herbert and Burrow possess. After excelling as a rookie, the expectations are sky high for the 23-year-old in Year 2. 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. 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. 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. 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. Despite being in the QB market back in 2021, New England traveled to Trevor Lawerence's Pro Day knowing he would not get past . Stroud's trying to shake at the scouting combine this week is a sign of . 2020 key stats: 3,819 passing yards, 33passing TDs, 7 INTs, 106.5passer rating, 78.3QBR, 7.9yards per attempt, 266rushing yards, 7rushing TDs. One way is if the Patriots eventually face Richardson on the field. That famous Boyle arm strength everyone talks about didnt show up in three steadily improving regular-season starts. 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. Antonio Brown's vaccination card Simon Bruty / Sports. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Alec Ingold Topping the list, Alec Ingold is an American fullback who plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs The 25-year-old prodigy is PFF's highest-graded quarterback over the past three seasons. 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. He didn't get much help from his receivers or offensive line. 1; Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford miss the cut Assessing the best of the best signal-callers entering the new season By Cody Benjamin. Roethlisberger's arm strength looked shot last season with his air-yard deterioration turning him into a dinker and dunker coming off a 2019 season lost to a right elbow injury. Tyrod's star-crossed career continued. Fourteen teams look ahead to the playoffs, while 18 others turn their attention to the offseason -- and the quarterback position remains a focal point for both. They also will use zone blocking to give a much-needed jolt to the rushing attack. The Bears' total, which was a tick under 30%, was the highest in the NFL . Mahomes has full command of his familiar supporting cast and offensivesystem under Andy Reid. Don't be surprised with either a big postiive or big negative result. 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. After 40 starts stretched over eight seasons, Glennon is probably out of opportunities. Fitzpatrick suffered a life-changing hip injury after throwing just six passes in Washington. Burrow had a careful rookie season operating in Cincinnati's offense, curbed by his knee injury. The opposite was true for most of his career, with few players accomplishing more while holding on to the ball, waiting for a big play to emerge. 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." 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. Marc Sessler ponders a handful of potential fits for the G.O.A.T. 2021 stats:21 games | 67.7 pct | 6,074 pass yds | 8.2 ypa | 50 pass TD | 20 INT | 85 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 5 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:13 |2019:9 |2018:16 |2017:8 |2016:8 |2015:19 | 2014: 17 | 2013: 13. True backups will not be included, though teams with multiple legitimate starting options might have multiple QBs listed in the rankings. He also should improve his decision-making with two full years behind him in Kliff Kingsbury's offense. 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. And on fourth down, he went 6-for-6 for 106 yards and a TD, per NFL Next Gen Stats. 2021 stats:20 games | 69.9 pct | 5,716 pass yds | 8.6 ypa | 39 pass TD | 16 INT | 149 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 5 fumbles. 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. He is expected to be back at full strength and much of the Cowboys' success in 2021 will ride on his arm and legs. Wherever his future lies beyond 2021, Rodgers' physical skills are in peak condition with severalmore elite seasons ahead of him. Then again, I never would have guessed Heinicke's spiritual father, Ryan Fitzpatrick, would have three seasons as a primary starter after turning 33. NFL's biggest Super Bowl windows right now? With 2022 upon us, it's time to reflect on the year's 10 biggest stories. They boosted the receiving corps with Kenny Golladay, rookie first-rounder Kadarius Toney and savvy second tight end Kyle Rudolph. 1 overall pick in 2018,got back on track in Year 3 thanks to some of the same offensive concepts that have helped Tannehill and the QB with whom offensive-minded coach Kevin Stefanski worked before Mayfield, Kirk Cousins. 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. NFL Power Rankings: Rams rule after Super Bowl LVI; how do the other 31 teams shake out? He put together his first two 300-yard games despite making only one start! 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. Darnold, also 24, was an interesting choice to upgrade over Bridgewater as the Panthers eschewed going for a first-round draft replacement. It was a lot. Listing the top salaries, cap hits, cash, earnings, contracts, and bonuses, for all active NFL players. Johnson deserves better. It doesn't surprise me the Titans are standing strong behind him as their starter. 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. 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. 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. He is ahigh-reward passer with low risk in pushing for big plays downfield while remaining efficient. He delivered down the stretch to ensure a Ravens playoff return after not getting the same kind of support inan offense in transition. Stafford got a smidge too much credit during a regular season in which his week-to-week consistency didn't match his numbers. After winning his 102nd NASCAR Xfinity Series race in his 362nd start on July 10, 2021 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch "retired" from the series as the runaway career leader in victories. 23. He needs to get more consistent with his accuracy, especially when taking shots downfield. Who is struggling and needs to find consistency? The arm is still there but he's been inconsistent no matter the volume. Jackson didn't live up to his MVP level from 2019, but he also didn't struggle as much as many perceived. Yes, there was the drop by 49ers cornerback Jaquiski Tartt. He later transferred to Arkansas for his final season. Walker starts and 8-23 with anyone else under center. His ceiling looks higher than most analysts expected, Kyle Shanahan excluded. 2021 stats:13 games | 55.6 pct | 2,334 pass yds | 6.1 ypa | 9 pass TD | 11 INT | 185 rush yds | 4 rush TD | 5 fumbles. 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. 2020 key stats: 4,581passing yards, 26passing TDs, 11INTs, 93.3 passer rating, 67.0QBR, 7.3yards per attempt. 2021 stats:6 games | 57.4 pct | 1,154 pass yds | 6.1 ypa | 11 pass TD | 3 INT | 20 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 3 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:55 |2018:N/A |2017:31 |2016:22|2015:N/A. Try to divorce each quarterback from his surroundings, evaluate their responsibilities and judge on the results. 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. He also manages a run-centered spread passing attack well. "I went through a period of time during the season where I just didn't play my best ball.". Wentz was saved a little by his athleticism but 2020 was rough by every passing measure. Dak Prescott's contract was one of the biggest questions heading into the 2021 season . He provided more of that old Fitzmagic in Miami and serves a solid solution for the good support from Washington. He will start his Colts career sidelined with another injury, his debut up in the air pending recovery from foot surgery. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. Jakob Johnson is now in the Las Vegas Raiders and is the latest fullback incorporated into the Raiders' offensive system. Rodgers' arm is still an absolute cannon, too, with the accuracy to put the ball anywhere downfield. Big Ben's playoff outing was typical of his season. Teddy finished seventh in EPA/CPOE composite, a sign he was accurate and picked up a lot of unflashy first downs. 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. 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. Maybe they find an upgrade, maybe they don't. His passing grade on PFF was good for 15th out of 38 qualifiers, just below Patrick Mahomes and two spots ahead of Russell Wilson. Instead, he'll have to settle for knowing he played his absolute best in the moments that mattered most. 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. 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. Year 17 2021 stats: 17 games | 68.9 pct | 4,340 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 37. 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. He still managed to be a rather efficient distributor, thanks to having a trio of special young receivers in Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Herbert's sensational Week 18 against the Raiders feels like five years ago. 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. Looking ahead to next season, many teams will have some decisions to make at QB. He's getting the initial chance to start in Chicago over rookie first-rounder Justin Fields because of familiarity with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor from their days together in Cincinnati. 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. Bradyhelped reshape the Bucs and was a big part of keeping the gang together for a strong shot at a repeat. Cowboys star Dak Prescott has reached a new high in Marc Sessler's quarterback rankings. His passing and decision-making have improved, even if he can't throw down the field. 2021 stats:18 games | 67.2 pct | 5,114 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 24 pass TD | 15 INT | 147 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 14 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:12 |2019:16 |2018:22 |2017:21 |2016:5 |2015:10 | 2014: N/A. Reuniting with rookie first-round wide receiver DeVonta Smith helps, along with better health up front.