Here are the PFF QB rankings heading into the 2021 NFL season. Gregg Rosenthal provides a pecking order for the 66 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. Among the names drawing consideration as a top-five draft selection is Will Levis, the senior quarterback out of Kentucky. . He was tremendous Sunday night against the Raiders, despite the overtime loss. 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. The tools are there. Bills, Chiefs and 49ers top the list. 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. 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 . This is an unquestioned make-or-break third season for the No. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? 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. Rams QB Matthew Stafford joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with 40-plus . He holds the record for heaviest NFL player ever, at 410 lbs, weighing over 440 lbs in high school. Which rookies are exceeding expectations, and which veterans are leading their offenses to playoff contention? Stroud stats: 182.0 QB rating, 81-12 TD-INT, 9.8 ypa, 7,775 pass yards, 69.3% completion. Maybe they find an upgrade, maybe they don't. But there's a reason why Pittsburgh made it a point to be more run-centric featuring first-round rookie Najee Harris. Don't be surprised with either a big postiive or big negative result. 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. Walker starts and 8-23 with anyone else under center. 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. His performance caught the attention of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, who said on . Ryan has been in a rut with the passing game, so a focus onthe running game and turning the page from Julio Jones to make Calvin Ridley and rookie tight end Kyle Pitts his go-to guys is a welcome rejuvenation plan. I don't always agree with PFF, but seeing this grade made me feel less alone in the world. I'm not that worried about Lawrence because he still looked the part of a talented NFL quarterback. On a per-snap basis, he made more impressive throws than the rest of the Jets quarterbacks. He significantly improved in each of his collegiate seasons, earning First Team All-Big 12 in 2021 and 2022. 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. 2020 key stats (with Cowboys): 2,170 passing yards, 14passing TDs, 8 INTs, 87.3 passer rating, 53.8QBR, 6.5yards 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. General manager: Les Snead. He also has shown the necessary young leadership to maintain Buffalo's new status as a playoff power. That's two straight up-and-down seasons for a player who had previously been a model of consistency. Herbert got an unexpected early opportunity and gave the Chargers no reason for him to relinquish his status. The perception is that he struggled as a rookie, but the numbers above paint a more nuanced story. Who is struggling and needs to find consistency? 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. Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. 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. Our man has been busy since we last checked in. 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. Tennessee gave him the perfect run-heavy offense for his skill set. It's tough to build a team around a player like that. How high has Patrick Mahomes climbed? 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). Cleveland installed a more QB-friendly run-heavy attack, facilitating Mayfield's play via play-action and bootlegs. 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. 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. 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. The use of 12 personnel (two tight ends) has vibed with him to help Cousins maximize his big arm. 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. Alec Ingold Topping the list, Alec Ingold is an American fullback who plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. Prescott was headed toward a massive first season with Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy before the heartbreaking ankle injury against the Giants in the fifth game. 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. Stafford, the 2009 No. The result was his best season since his 2017 MVP campaign. 6 overall pick in 2019. The tallest NFL QB is Houston Texans QB Brock Osweiler at 6 foot 8 inches. NFL's biggest Super Bowl windows right now? NFL Insider Albert Breer expects the San Francisco 49ers to sign quarterback Baker Mayfield. If I was to guess Teddy's numbers for the season before it started, they might have looked like the stats above. 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 . out of 54 quarterbacks in PFF's grading among quarterbacks with 50 dropbacks. Jacksondid break through for his first playoff victory and at only 24, should be expected to rev back up as a passer with a receiving corps overhaul to match the improved traditional rushing attack. 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. Texans. Football is weird. This may not sound exciting, but it's good enough for him to remain a league-average starter. The same is true for Herbert's overtime thriller against the Chiefs. By James. He needs to get more consistent with his accuracy, especially when taking shots downfield. Year 17 2021 stats: 17 games | 68.9 pct | 4,340 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 37. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. A great quarterback can make or break the fortunes of an NFL team. 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. With an MVP award and a Super Bowl ring already in hand, Mahomes is already rewriting the record books. For the second straight year, Gilbert looked better than expected in an emergency start that he had little chance of winning. He was drafted into a chaotic situation and is the only quarterback who is jealous of Joe Burrow's offensive line. How high does Tom Brady climb in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after last week's big performance? Where does Jalen Hurts rank in his debut? . 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! New offensive-minded head coach Nick Sirianni will improve the balance with the rushing attack to make the system more QB-friendly for Hurts' dual threat. With 2022 upon us, it's time to reflect on the year's 10 biggest stories. The Raiders help him with an approach centered around the running game. Instead, he'll have to settle for knowing he played his absolute best in the moments that mattered most. But they need some competition in the QB room. Glennon has been a journeyman, playing for the Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and now the Giants. 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. Then he was put back on the practice squad. 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. RB Index: Constructing the perfect NFL running back. 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. Its depressing that Flacco has a strong case as the best Jets quarterback on a per-start basis in back-to-back years. 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. The magic may run out without Sean Payton, but Siemian's career went from nearly over to "solid backup option" again. Who was the fattest NFL quarterback? Rush pushed the ball down the field in a win over the Vikings to great success and with a bit of good fortune. 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. If Goff is your guy, the search continues for The Guy. 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. I can't bring myself to rank Herbert's 2021 any lower than this. 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. He should be helped by a necessary QB-friendly coordinator change. 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 . Herbert accelerated his learning curve with his arm, accuracy and athleticism and will do a lot more than avoid a sophomore slump. Goff made do with a rag-tag group of receivers led by fourth-round rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown and a bunch of castoffs. With big contract now in hand at 27, expect him to work hard to earn every bit. 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. Lock was better than his stats showed in three late-season starts, avoiding the haywire decisions that plagued his 2020 campaign. Roethlisberger has transitioned from lifting the offense to being a more dependent older QB. One performance that did stand out in the most competitive environment possible for Week 18 was that of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. He's the new median for the Dalton Scale, a balm for any team that wants to improve its quarterback play to average. 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. NFL Power Rankings: Rams rule after Super Bowl LVI; how do the other 31 teams shake out? The 2019 No. 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. And remember, this is based on the present, not future potential. The Jake Fromm State Farm jokes were tired after a few hours, and then there wasnt much left to talk about. If anything, the cautious Patriots staff's willingness to ask a lot was one of the defining traits of Jones' rookie season. Only Jimmy G could reach the NFC Championship Game and see his ranking fall. Rodgers would be crazy to leave Matt LaFleur, because the last two seasons have been among the sharpest of Rodgers' career, improving his efficiency without sacrificing his moments of inspired brilliance. INDIANAPOLIS The label C.J. At the bottom end of the rankings . He set career highs for complete percentage and TDs, but there was a slip in his usual high-caliberdeep passing. 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. I never understood the narrative that the Patriots weren't asking Mac Jones to do much. 1 overall pick to be tagged with the "can't miss" label. Mayfield was the No. Can anyone stop the Kirk Cousins-Justin Jefferson connection in crunch time? Who has the biggest hands in NFL history? Hendrickson recorded five sacks on the quarterbacks that would meet in the Super Bowl, three against Tom Brady and two against Patrick Mahomes. Rodgers contributed to his team falling in January this year with a conservative, sometimes confused effort against the 49ers. No quarterback has ever left the game playing this well, and hes 44 years old. Big Ben's playoff outing was typical of his season. Feleipe Franks is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. 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. 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. 2021 stats:1 game | 50.0 pct | 13 pass yds | 2.2 ypa | 0 pass TD | 0 INT | 2 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:21 |2019:17 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:28 |2015:14 |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. His teams have won only once in his last 13 starts, dating back to 2017. The ceiling is also intriguing, because his physical gifts are obvious. If I was picking one quarterback for next season, the next five seasons or the next 10 seasons, I'd take Mahomes. Mullens started against the Raiders for a short-handed Browns squad in a game just before Christmas with major playoff implications. 3-7, and Stafford gets extra credit for playing so well in the playoffs.