Bradyhelped reshape the Bucs and was a big part of keeping the gang together for a strong shot at a repeat. He put together his first two 300-yard games despite making only one start! Backups in line to play for injured starters also will be ranked. His lone start in 2021 was professional and one of the best performances we saw against a frenzied Dolphins defense down the stretch. 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. Burrow had a careful rookie season operating in Cincinnati's offense, curbed by his knee injury. The Florida quarterback posted two combine records for his position on Saturday with a 40.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 9-inch broad jump. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs The 25-year-old prodigy is PFF's highest-graded quarterback over the past three seasons. Carr's sluggish end to the regular season mostly continued in the playoffs, where he dropped back 58 times to gain 282 net passing yards against the Bengals in a wild-card loss. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. This is a. 2028 2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 All Types Cap Hits Total Cash Base Salaries Signing Cash Roster Option Restructure Workout Incentive Average Guaranteed GTD at Signing Dead Money . Missing five starts down the stretch was disappointing, but he's going to be learning a new offense in 2022 anyhow. It's difficult to get an exact read on where Stetson Bennett will be . 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. 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. 2020 key stats: 3,563passing yards, 26 passing TDs, 8INTs, 95.9passer rating, 72.2QBR, 7.3 yards per attempt. How high has Patrick Mahomes climbed? The Vikings have simplified things in the offense with running back Dalvin Cook as the centerpiece and Cousins having two exceptional, versatile receivers in Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. Staying competitive against tough defenses and beating down the bad ones will usually keep a backup quarterback employed for a long time. And I think the Eagles (Jalen Hurts), Falcons (Ryan), Dolphins (Tua Tagovailoa), Texans (Davis Mills), Giants (Daniel Jones), Saints (Jameis Winston/Taysom Hill) and Washington (Taylor Heinicke) need to bring in some competition. 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. He pushed the ball downfield more without making more mistakes. . 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. Nothing validated my take that Jones was playing better than his numbers showed quite like watching the Giants try to play without him. The Matt Rhule Panthers are 2-0 in P.J. He also should improve his decision-making with two full years behind him in Kliff Kingsbury's offense. The 21-year old did everything he could to shine as a future NFL superstar at Clemson except for winning the Heisman Trophy. By James. He still looked like a rookie, which isn't the greatest sign. It's tough to build a team around a player like that. He chose a team with a great supporting cast, including the offensive skill players, line, running game and defense. Although he's gotten better with big plays, the limited downfield game is what keeps Carr in the dependable vs. luxury category. The Dolphins didn't throw Tagovailoa into thewater as a rookie and the result was not much of a splash. 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. If Wentz isn't a top-16 NFL quarterback by the end of 2021, then something is, indeed, broken. 2020 key stats: 1,061 passing yards, 6passing TDs, 4INTs, 77.6passer rating, 41.0QBR, 7.2yards per attempt, 354rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. Tannehill has become as fun to watch as many similar young guns. He holds the record for heaviest NFL player ever, at 410 lbs, weighing over 440 lbs in high school. 1. He launches the ball sixty yards with ease, he makes defenders miss while moving, and can roll left . Getty Brad Holmes and Rod Wood mix it up during Lions training camp in July 2021. Bennett was listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds at Georgia. 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. He's a legitimately tricky backup to deal with, which is more than anyone except Sean Payton should have expected. Cam can still run well, but not well enough to make up for an increasingly limited passing profile. Look for Burrow to raise his efficiency and big-play quotient at the same time. Heinicke probably won't get another season with 15 starts. 1. Ben Roethlisberger - 6'5 240 lbs. 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. After the prolific passing for the rival Buccaneers marred by big interception woes, Winston was smart to be patient and reboot as a backup to work on improving his efficiency to go with big, aggressive arm. 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. Mannion didnt do that much wrong in the game, but the game was a reminder why Cousins market value is more $30 million per year. Darnoledalso has struggled to handle any kind of pressure well, whether from a opponent's pass rush or being in a big spotlight. 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. On a per-snap basis, he made more impressive throws than the rest of the Jets quarterbacks. They will likely rein him in, however, as Bill Belichick knows he needs Jones to be a caretaker for now with the team's strengths' lying in the running game and the defense. He wasn't, but that doesn't change how far he came this season. They also will use zone blocking to give a much-needed jolt to the rushing attack. 2021 stats:17 games | 68.9 pct | 4,340 pass yds | 7.8 ypa | 37 pass TD | 4 INT | 101 rush yds | 3 rush TD | 4 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:1 |2019:7 |2018:5 |2017:11 |2016:3 |2015:9 | 2014: 1 | 2013: T-4. The tools are there. Insider: If Ohio State's C.J. 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 ran well and hit more big plays than Jimmy Garoppolo. The playoff clunker against the Rams shouldn't take away from the fact his floor is higher than the ceiling of most QBs. NFL QB carousel 2021: Updated best landing spots for biggest stars, prospects Matt Fitzgerald Dec 20, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4). Feleipe Franks is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. The heaviest NFL quarterbacks are Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton and Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco. It was a lot. Stroud's trying to shake at the scouting combine this week is a sign of . He needs to get more consistent with his accuracy, especially when taking shots downfield. Now Goff is at a career crossroads, hoping to serve the Lions as more than a 26-year-old bridge option. He played clean, aggressive football in his start for the Ravens and finished 13th(!) At 36, Ryan is now adjusting to the scheme of offensive-minded head coach Arthur Smith and latest new coordinator, Dave Ragone. 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'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. The tallest NFL QB is Houston Texans QB Brock Osweiler at 6 foot 8 inches. He can fight off Father Time for only so long at age 39. His two-year run in Tampa proved his arm never diminished and that he could excel in a bombs-away offense built around throws that would be low-percentage in mortal hands. Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold in a good place again? 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. This situation has the feel of Goff taking more lumps and makingroom for a rookie replacement in 2022. It's a bad sign for Wentzs future if Frank Reich gives up on him. Following the thinking ofhis offensive-minded coach, Jon Gruden, there is something missing with Carr, even though the numbers seem complete. Among the names drawing consideration as a top-five draft selection is Will Levis, the senior quarterback out of Kentucky. Marc Sessler ponders a handful of potential fits for the G.O.A.T. Mike Whitemania was one of those weeks that feels like a fever dream in retrospect. Here are this week's QB rankings -- the final edition -- and some notes regarding the position. 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. 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. 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. It doesn't surprise me the Titans are standing strong behind him as their starter. Whether he can be better than that is the question the Giants need to answer. Who is struggling and needs to find consistency? He provided more of that old Fitzmagic in Miami and serves a solid solution for the good support from Washington. Kelce comfortably ranks first at the tight end position, and Hill comes in at fourth among wide receivers. The 20-year-old also was measured as the tallest and heaviest quarterback at 6-4 and 244 pounds. Watching Johnson play football this season made me angry that he didn't get more opportunities in his career. Look for Wentz, when back healthy,to be whispered well the way Mayfield and Tannehill were. The Rams finished 5-12 after winning the Super Bowl in 2021, but one down season won't move Snead down too far in our rankings. Tannenbaum's final QB rankings: Who is in line to be a 2022 starter? Burrow's wild ride is another reminder of how impossible it is to evaluate quarterbacks. His performance caught the attention of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, who said on . The 33-year-old made a decent transition from long-time Bengals starter to short-term Cowboys backup. Cleveland installed a more QB-friendly run-heavy attack, facilitating Mayfield's play via play-action and bootlegs. 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. 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. Football is weird. This 6'7 athlete went in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft as the 73 rd pick. Mahomes is king again at age 25 and may not be dethroned for a long time. 2020 key stats (with Cowboys): 2,170 passing yards, 14passing TDs, 8 INTs, 87.3 passer rating, 53.8QBR, 6.5yards per attempt. See the complete Week 17 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. They include starting quarterbacks and backups who filled in for QBs dealing with injuries at the end of the year. At 23, Tuais bound to take more lumps, setting up a Jones-like crucial Year 3. 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. Carrtakes advantage by being effective pocket passing on short-to-intermediate routes with tight end Darren Waller as the focal point. Goff has regressed with his efficiency and downfield passing since his first two years with McVay. The Denver Broncos are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the quarterback position. 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. McVay and the Rams squeezed everything they could from the No. 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. Ranking NFL's top 10 quarterbacks of 2021: Patrick Mahomes No. For now, physical gifts aside,here's a conservative ranking based on Wilson's inexperience and learning challenges. Walker starts and 8-23 with anyone else under center. Then he was put back on the practice squad. He plays with youthful joy and confidence that he didn't have with the Dolphins. 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. Even so, credit Dallas for finishing unbeaten against the NFC East, the first such season for the Cowboys since 1998. Listing the top salaries, cap hits, cash, earnings, contracts, and bonuses, for all active NFL players. 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. 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. He had a 30 inch vertical, and only a 9'1 broad jump. His yards-per-catch average of 22.1 in 2020 was the highest by a true freshman in . He will start his Colts career sidelined with another injury, his debut up in the air pending recovery from foot surgery. 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. 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. 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. Pass velocity and the amount of zip a QB can put on a pass were factors in the ranking, as was the ability to hit the deep ball. Auburn shows two-deep safeties early in the pre-snap phase, but right before the play begins they walk one of . 2021 stats:6 games | 60.7 pct | 966 pass yds | 6.4 ypa | 5 pass TD | 5 INT | 151 rush yds | 3 rush TD | 3 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:T-48 |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:18 |2016:18 |2015:16 |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. It also helps to have pristine pass protection and two top backs. This is an unquestioned make-or-break third season for the No. The former Louisville offensive tackle parlayed that incredible performance into the 11th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft from the New York Jets. 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. NFL Power Rankings: Rams rule after Super Bowl LVI; how do the other 31 teams shake out? Where do breakout studs like Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence and Jalen Hurts slot in? 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. After both games, I wondered about a door No. Goff made do with a rag-tag group of receivers led by fourth-round rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown and a bunch of castoffs. Teddy finished seventh in EPA/CPOE composite, a sign he was accurate and picked up a lot of unflashy first downs. . 1; Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford miss the cut Assessing the best of the best signal-callers entering the new season By Cody Benjamin. Lastly, the Patriots re-signed Johnson to a one-year contract on March 25, 2021. He's the new median for the Dalton Scale, a balm for any team that wants to improve its quarterback play to average. He still mixed in enough boffo games to finish with strong stats, but the bar is higher for Prescott, considering his teammates. The use of 12 personnel (two tight ends) has vibed with him to help Cousins maximize his big arm. If I was picking one quarterback for next season, the next five seasons or the next 10 seasons, I'd take Mahomes. Donovan McNabb - 6'2 240 lbs. The top of the NFL Draft . The Jaguars have enough blocking and skill support to allow Lawrence to enjoy animmediate spike hinting at his major promise. 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. Herbert got an unexpected early opportunity and gave the Chargers no reason for him to relinquish his status. 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. Tennessee gave him the perfect run-heavy offense for his skill set. Some weight is given to players who start more games, but there's just no question that Darnold's average 2021 start was below the level of backups like Trevor Siemian, Geno Smith and Andy Dalton. Brady bet on himself at age 43 outside of New England and immediately reachedpast Super Bowl glory in Tampa Bay. Brady's departure from the AFC East opened the door for a new passer to be the unquestioned class of the division. For the second straight year, Gilbert looked better than expected in an emergency start that he had little chance of winning. We have compiled a list of these such athletes who are currently available in the 2021 NFL Draft for NFL team wanting a player to dominate their line and, even more likely.. their kitchen. Quarterback in-Focus for Lions' Brass as Top Prospect Meets With Team. Let's talk about that end. Wasting a year with Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace was predictable, but I'm just as high on Fields now as I was on draft day. Looking ahead to next season, many teams will have some decisions to make at QB. He started 11 games at right tackle for the Lions in 2021. Wentz vs. It often felt as if the Cardinals relied on Murray to create incandescent plays on his own; otherwise, the offense got stuck in quicksand. The ceiling is also intriguing, because his physical gifts are obvious. Texans. All three of Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' quarterbacks stand at least 6-foot-4. 2021 Levis had some super fun tape. 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. This is not Mike Glennon. 2 overall pick. He can still move well enough in the pocket, makes good decisions and hits his targets. 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. He has put all his immense physical skills together, converting his arm and athleticism into a force capable of taking over games. See the complete Week 13 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. Stafford got a smidge too much credit during a regular season in which his week-to-week consistency didn't match his numbers. RB Index: Constructing the perfect NFL running back. 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. 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 . Bryce Young (Alabama) - Listed at 6-feet, 194 pounds (his size will be a big topic of conversation this week), the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner is an excellent quarterback prospect. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Herbert accelerated his learning curve with his arm, accuracy and athleticism and will do a lot more than avoid a sophomore slump. Kyler would have fallen in the rankings more for his playoff performance, but there weren't logical candidates to jump him. 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. Matt Nagy seems set on Dalton starting because of experience, but it would surprise no one if there's a 180 toward Fields right away. He didn't force the ball downfield and played off the run by spreading it around better. Mike McDaniel looks like that right coach. 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. That's faster than the 5.28 seconds Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ran it in. Who was the fattest NFL quarterback? 2020 key stats: 1,856passing yards, 9 passing TDs, 4INTs, 99.6 passer rating, 78.7QBR, 8.4yards per attempt, 93 rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. Although the big sack totals keep on coming, he remains the league's most durable QB with strong rushing efficiency. Immediately stepping in as a league-average starting quarterback on over 600 dropbacks is usually a sign of great things to come. 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. He is a strong MVP candidate in 2021. I don't always agree with PFF, but seeing this grade made me feel less alone in the world. 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. Big Ben's playoff outing was typical of his season. Jan 12, 2022. See the complete pecking order entering Week 12, 1-32. John Krahn Portland State OT 6'10" 410Lbs Daniel Faalele Minnesota OT 6'9" 400lb Olivier Charles-Pierre Houston DT 6' 2" 370lbs Rodgers is the MVP this season. 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. Darnold's struggles with pressure and going through reads have only grown worse during his time as a pro. The tiniest hill I'm ready to die on is that Brissett's 2021 was much better than the numbers showed. His worst three-game stretch of the season may have been his final three playoff games, yet he was simultaneously the main reason his Bengals kept playing, notching their first two road playoff wins in franchise history. Dalton has played roughly 2,000 snaps in the last three years, finishing with a PFF grade between 65 and 70 each season. If the 49ers had 2017 or 2019 Jimmy G playing for them this year, they might just have won the Super Bowl. 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.