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Backing up his breakout 2020 season in this fashion was incredibly impressive. 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. 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. Now Stafford is weirdly not getting enough credit for elevating in the playoffs. . The same is true for Herbert's overtime thriller against the Chiefs. 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. 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. It feels like a matter of when, not if, Jackson gets his money. Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. 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. The NFL, in recent years, has gone to a more mobile style of quarterback. The intersection of these quarterbacks created a big offensive boom in 2020. 23. 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. In nearly half of his starts, Wilson was a primary reason his team wasn't competitive. That was easily his best four-game stretch of the season. The reigning MVP has proved to be the NFL's ultimate renaissance man at the position, given his offseason "Jeopardy!" 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. Getting two more key weapons in former Texan Will Fuller and 2020 first-rounder Jaylen Waddle a big target from his Alabama days indicates Tagovailoa will be let loose as a passer in a less compressed attack. The 2019 No. First, Garoppolo has had a lot of issues staying healthy. 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. Kelce comfortably ranks first at the tight end position, and Hill comes in at fourth among wide receivers. His performance caught the attention of former Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, who said on . Here are this week's QB rankings -- the final edition -- and some notes regarding the position. He delivered down the stretch to ensure a Ravens playoff return after not getting the same kind of support inan offense in transition. 2020 key stats: 1,061 passing yards, 6passing TDs, 4INTs, 77.6passer rating, 41.0QBR, 7.2yards per attempt, 354rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. 2021 stats:18 games | 67.0 pct | 3,954 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 22 pass TD | 17 INT | 282 rush yds | 7 rush TD | 10 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:8 |2019:7 |2018:30 |2017:N/A |2016:24 |2015:26 | 2014: 13 | 2013: 14. Even with rookie Penei Sewell set. 2021 stats:2 games | 60.3 pct | 277 pass yds | 4.8 ypa | 1 pass TD | 1 INT | 53 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 0 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:44 |2019:T-48 |2018:N/A. He needs to get more consistent with his accuracy, especially when taking shots downfield. Rodgers' arm is still an absolute cannon, too, with the accuracy to put the ball anywhere downfield. 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. . 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. The Chiefs had been to three AFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and had one Lombardi Trophy pre-Mahomes. That's two straight up-and-down seasons for a player who had previously been a model of consistency. He also has shown the necessary young leadership to maintain Buffalo's new status as a playoff power. 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. The Dolphins didn't throw Tagovailoa into thewater as a rookie and the result was not much of a splash. . 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. Brissett managed to move the ball, even if it was agonizingly slow. Look for Wentz, when back healthy,to be whispered well the way Mayfield and Tannehill were. It often felt as if the Cardinals relied on Murray to create incandescent plays on his own; otherwise, the offense got stuck in quicksand. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. With 2022 upon us, it's time to reflect on the year's 10 biggest stories. Which big-name signal-callers could be on the move in the coming months? He had a 30 inch vertical, and only a 9'1 broad jump. 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. That's mostly because Josh Allen was playing quarterback at a level in those two playoff games I've never seen before. He still looked like a rookie, which isn't the greatest sign. 2021 stats:1 game | 60.0 pct | 135 pass yds | 6.8 ypa | 0 pass TD | 2 INT | 6 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 0 fumbles. The Matt Rhule Panthers are 2-0 in P.J. 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. 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. So maybe he's not big big, but he is one of the heaviest active quarterbacks in the NFL. McCoy proved he can still execute the game plan and play with a lead, even providing a few big plays. 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. 2020 key stats: 2,943 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 10INTs, 80.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 6.6yards per attempt, 423 rushing yards, rushing TD. 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. 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. See the complete Week 13 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. He later transferred to Arkansas for his final season. Teddy finished seventh in EPA/CPOE composite, a sign he was accurate and picked up a lot of unflashy first downs. Even so, credit Dallas for finishing unbeaten against the NFC East, the first such season for the Cowboys since 1998. He has put all his immense physical skills together, converting his arm and athleticism into a force capable of taking over games. According to the chart, the Steelers went run-run-pass around what looks to be on approximately 27% of their drives. See the complete pecking order entering Week 12, 1-32. Aidan's biggest negative will be his lack of mobility. 5) Los Angeles Rams. Mahomes has full command of his familiar supporting cast and offensivesystem under Andy Reid. That's exactly what one would expect from a Harvard man, regardless of professional field. Bennett was listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds at Georgia. The highest-paid players on every NFL team for the 2021 season. Johnson deserves better. 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. 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 . 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. 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: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. 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. 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. Let's break down the biggest losers! 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). He plays with youthful joy and confidence that he didn't have with the Dolphins. 1 overall pick to be tagged with the "can't miss" label. He was drafted into a chaotic situation and is the only quarterback who is jealous of Joe Burrow's offensive line. Benching Glennon for Jake Fromm made the Giants' offense worse, so theres that. Burrow had a careful rookie season operating in Cincinnati's offense, curbed by his knee injury. A great quarterback can make or break the fortunes of an NFL team. Here are my rankings, Nos. He still mixed in enough boffo games to finish with strong stats, but the bar is higher for Prescott, considering his teammates. 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. 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." Cousins' year-end rankings are consistent. He was drafted in the sixth round by the New York Jets, but never made the regular season roster and went to Indianapolis for a year. He didn't get much help from his receivers or offensive line. 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. Heinicke went undrafted out of Old Dominion in 2015 before signing with Minnesota's practice squad. 2021 stats:16 games | 66.3 pct | 4,221 pass yds | 7.5 ypa | 33 pass TD | 7 INT | 115 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 12 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:15 |2019:8 |2018:13 |2017:10 |2016:13 |2015:11 |2014:N/A |2013:N/A. What about a partnership with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco? Gregg Rosenthal provides a pecking order for the 66 starting quarterbacks in the history of the Super Bowl. Despite being in the QB market back in 2021, New England traveled to Trevor Lawerence's Pro Day knowing he would not get past . General manager: Les Snead. Quarterback in-Focus for Lions' Brass as Top Prospect Meets With Team. 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. Ryan is in decline, but a competent offensive line would help to slow it down. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 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. 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. Darnold, also 24, was an interesting choice to upgrade over Bridgewater as the Panthers eschewed going for a first-round draft replacement. Entering his third NFL season, Minshew has 20 starts under his belt, including 5,530 passing yards and an impressive 37:11 . The bigger concern is whether the Jaguars and Doug Pederson can get the surroundings right. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. 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. Feleipe Franks is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. 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. He will start his Colts career sidelined with another injury, his debut up in the air pending recovery from foot surgery. He played clean, aggressive football in his start for the Ravens and finished 13th(!) All three of Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' quarterbacks stand at least 6-foot-4. If I was picking one quarterback for next season, the next five seasons or the next 10 seasons, I'd take Mahomes. If he plays like that moving forward, he can settle in as a quality backup. They boosted the receiving corps with Kenny Golladay, rookie first-rounder Kadarius Toney and savvy second tight end Kyle Rudolph. Gardner Minshew may very well be the NFL's best backup quarterback in 2021. His lone start in 2021 was professional and one of the best performances we saw against a frenzied Dolphins defense down the stretch. The Dolphins' offensive line made football unplayable. 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. Wherever his future lies beyond 2021, Rodgers' physical skills are in peak condition with severalmore elite seasons ahead of him. Here are the PFF QB rankings heading into the 2021 NFL season. With big contract now in hand at 27, expect him to work hard to earn every bit. 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. They include starting quarterbacks and backups who filled in for QBs dealing with injuries at the end of the year. 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. How far does Kirk Cousins tumble after a disastrous outing against the Cowboys? The Broncos invested a second-round pick in Drew Lock in the 2019 NFL draft and the results . The perception is that he struggled as a rookie, but the numbers above paint a more nuanced story. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs The 25-year-old prodigy is PFF's highest-graded quarterback over the past three seasons. 2021 stats:16 games | 65.0 pct | 3,419 pass yds | 6.9 ypa | 20 pass TD | 15 INT | 313 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 7 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:37 |2019:N/A |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A. Tannehill has found his groove at 32. Garoppolo can be effective again for a third team so he must flash his best again at 29 before passing over the job to Lance. For the second straight year, Gilbert looked better than expected in an emergency start that he had little chance of winning. The savior of Philadelphia was known to savor bologna, cheese and mayo sandwiches and that helped him round out this 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. 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. He didn't have a PFF grade above 70 in his last five starts, with three big-time throws and 13(!) Then he was put back on the practice squad. But as well as he's performed in a great system, there are tworeasons for replacing him with rookiefirst-rounder Trey Lance sometime soon. 2020 key stats:2,688passing yards, 13passing TDs, 5INTs, 89.8passer rating, 56.2QBR, 6.7yards per attempt, 142rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. It's tough to build a team around a player like that. The 21-year old did everything he could to shine as a future NFL superstar at Clemson except for winning the Heisman Trophy. 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. After excelling as a rookie, the expectations are sky high for the 23-year-old in Year 2. But they need some competition in the QB room. 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. Second, there are some outside-the-box plays he leaves on the table. The Detroit Lions have been one of the . He also manages a run-centered spread passing attack well. Donovan McNabb - 6'2 240 lbs. 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. I will go to my grave believing the 2021 Bills would have won the Super Bowl if they'd won the coin toss in Kansas City. If I was to guess Teddy's numbers for the season before it started, they might have looked like the stats above. My guess is the Saints aim higher than bringing Winston back, but they could do worse. The 26-year-old, the No. Unlike, say, Kirk Cousins or Ryan Tannehill, it's hard to say which Mayfield will show up in a given week or season. He is expected to be back at full strength and much of the Cowboys' success in 2021 will ride on his arm and legs. Glennon has been a journeyman, playing for the Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and now the Giants. Against Atlanta and Seattle, Boyle looked like someone who would stick around for at least a few more years. 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. That doesn't erase the gains that came in his other 15 starts, where his pocket passing took a huge step forward. That's faster than the 5.28 seconds Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ran it in. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 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. 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. The Jaguars have enough blocking and skill support to allow Lawrence to enjoy animmediate spike hinting at his major promise. Watching Johnson play football this season made me angry that he didn't get more opportunities in his career. Wentz vs. He does the razzle dazzle better than any quarterback, but he does all the little things well, too, with his big arm as thefoundation. Brandon Allen is one of them. 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. At 23, Tuais bound to take more lumps, setting up a Jones-like crucial Year 3. He was tremendous Sunday night against the Raiders, despite the overtime loss. How high does Tom Brady climb in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after last week's big performance? out of 54 quarterbacks in PFF's grading among quarterbacks with 50 dropbacks. Wilson had an amazing final college season as a passer and runner that propelled him into No. Only 31 quarterbacks have started at least one game in each of the last three seasons. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: $40 million 4. By James. Richardson was Florida's backup in 2021 as a . NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. While these rankings aren't a science, a quarterback's average start is a guiding principle. The top of the NFL Draft . Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. 2020 key stats:4,336passing yards, 39passing TDs, 10 INTs, 98.3 passer rating, 69.5QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 234rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. name season tm gp cmp att pct yds avg yds/g td td% int int% sck scky rate; tom brady: 2021 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. According to PFF's wins above replacement metric, Mahomes has been the most valuable quarterback in the NFL over the past three seasons by more than a full win. He also should improve his decision-making with two full years behind him in Kliff Kingsbury's offense. The heaviest NFL quarterbacks are Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton and Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco. 1 overall pick is just getting warmed up for a top-flight career. 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. 2020 key stats: 3,563passing yards, 26 passing TDs, 8INTs, 95.9passer rating, 72.2QBR, 7.3 yards per attempt. Jackson didn't live up to his MVP level from 2019, but he also didn't struggle as much as many perceived. 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. Tannenbaum's final QB rankings: Who is in line to be a 2022 starter? The Jets have invested plenty in the line and receiving corps. Saquon Barkley also will be back to flank Jonesin the backfield behind an improved line. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looked great with five passing touchdowns in Week 18, but remember that he was playing against mostly Philadelphia backups. Let's look at the 10 heaviest players in NFL history. The tallest quarterback currently playing in the NFL is Houston Texans rookie Deshaun Watson, who stands at an impressive 6'3. 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. This is a ranking based on this season alone. White is now entering his fifth season, and his 400-yard outing against the Bengals could keep him in the league for five more. Immediately stepping in as a league-average starting quarterback on over 600 dropbacks is usually a sign of great things to come. 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. Stafford, the 2009 No. 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 . 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. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! I am trying not to let Tua's final month completely eradicate what came before it. . 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. I'm not that worried about Lawrence because he still looked the part of a talented NFL quarterback. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck come in a close second at 240 lbs. 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. See the complete Week 14 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. Mayfield's year-end rankings reflect a career that has ping-ponged between incredible promise and sub-mediocre play. Then again, I never would have guessed Heinicke's spiritual father, Ryan Fitzpatrick, would have three seasons as a primary starter after turning 33. He threw hot when he needed touch and missed too many open throws for a conservative player. Florida QB Anthony Richardson set combine records for a QB with a vertical jump of 40.5 inches and a broad jump of 10 feet, 9 inches. Now that the mistakes are under control, Mayfield can be counted on for more big plays with the best, healthiest, deepest receiving corps he's ever had.
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