Check out the full pecking order, 1-32. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. The final box score doesn't look bad, but his limitations and desire to throw as fast as possible made the Steelers' offense incredibly limited. Mayfield was the No. His yards-per-catch average of 22.1 in 2020 was the highest by a true freshman in . 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. 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. 2020 key stats (with Dolphins): 2,091 passing yards, 13passing TDs, 8INTs, 95.6 passer rating, 76.9 QBR, 7.8 yards per attempt. But this was an uneven Mahomes campaign. RB Index: Constructing the perfect NFL running back. Here are all of the QBs who are 6-4 or taller: Mike Glennon, New York Giants: 6-7 Jacob Eason, Seattle Seahawks: 6-6 He is hoping to be fixed by another Los Angeles import, offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, who was a big help to Herbert last season. Lamar looked like an MVP candidate through five weeks, then hit the roughest stretch of his career, including four missed games. Mike McDaniel looks like that right coach. Darnold, also 24, was an interesting choice to upgrade over Bridgewater as the Panthers eschewed going for a first-round draft replacement. NFL quarterback rankings: The best and worst starting QBs for 2021, ranked 1-32, 5 things the packers can do to keep Aaron Rodgers past 2021, Exploring the Colts' best Carson Wentz injury replacements. 2020 key stats (with Rams): 3,952passing yards, 20passing TDs, 13 INTs, 90.0 passer rating, 58.5QBR, 7.2yards per attempt. His deep passing has been on point, but the decision-making and accuracy still let him down at key points. 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 . Which NFL teams are in need of a quarterback? This is an unquestioned make-or-break third season for the No. 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 . Wentz was saved a little by his athleticism but 2020 was rough by every passing measure. 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. QBs with long-term injuries are not included. It's clear the team is not thrilled with Murray's maturity, and the feeling is probably mutual. Tagovailoa proved he was an NFL starting quarterback in his second season, which is no small feat for a player with physical limitations. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? He also should improve his decision-making with two full years behind him in Kliff Kingsbury's offense. Who is struggling and needs to find consistency? He also has shown the necessary young leadership to maintain Buffalo's new status as a playoff power. Brady's departure from the AFC East opened the door for a new passer to be the unquestioned class of the division. White is now entering his fifth season, and his 400-yard outing against the Bengals could keep him in the league for five more. 2020 key stats: 1,096passing yards, 7passing TDs, 5INTs, 92.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 7.8 yards per attempt. His passing and decision-making have improved, even if he can't throw down the field. 2020 key stats (at BYU):3,692 passing yards, 33 passing TDs, 3INTs, 11.0 yards per attempt, 254 rushing yards, 10rushing TDs. 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. Jones will develop well as a rookie with his arm and accuracy. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs The 25-year-old prodigy is PFF's highest-graded quarterback over the past three seasons. 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. Even with rookie Penei Sewell set. I can't help but wonder what the 49ers would have done if he started more games, and I can't wait to see him after another offseason in Kyle Shanahan's system. Jones has flashed, more so as a rookie than as a slumping sophomore. Unlike, say, Kirk Cousins or Ryan Tannehill, it's hard to say which Mayfield will show up in a given week or season. Fromm may best be remembered as the guy Joe Judge asked to perform a QB sneak from a jumbo formation on third-and-9. 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. His decision-making and leadership are already impressive. 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 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 did not really perform in many drills, but the drills he did perform in he looked mediocre. 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. 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. 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. Rodgers' arm is still an absolute cannon, too, with the accuracy to put the ball anywhere downfield. Hurts with the related Colts twist will be a storyline in Philadelphia. Mahomes currently holds the highest career passer rating of any quarterback in NFL history, regular season (105.7) and postseason (107.4), along with several NFL and Chiefs' franchise. Football is weird. 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. 2021 stats:17 games | 67.8 pct | 4,703 pass yds | 7.4 ypa | 38 pass TD | 11 INT | 173 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 15 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:16 |2019:11 |2018:18 |2017:20 |2016:7, Dak's play sunk after a Week 6 calf injury, but his struggles ran deeper than the injury. It weirdly may have been the high point of the Cowboys' season. The savior of Philadelphia was known to savor bologna, cheese and mayo sandwiches and that helped him round out this list. Biggest Quarterback Sleeper of 2021 Who is Taylor Heinicke? 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. The Broncos invested a second-round pick in Drew Lock in the 2019 NFL draft and the results . It came against three challenging NFC defenses and without two top wideouts and his tight end by the second half of the Super Bowl. 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. He was running a hurry-up offense while throwing the ball 40 times in the rain against Tom Brady by Week 4. He didn't get much help from his receivers or offensive line. His arm strength and processing both took huge leaps in Year 2. 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. He set career highs for complete percentage and TDs, but there was a slip in his usual high-caliberdeep passing. 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. 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. . 3-7, and Stafford gets extra credit for playing so well in the playoffs. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 2020 key stats: 4,212passing yards, 40passing TDs, 13 INTs, 105.1 passer rating, 73.5 QBR, 7.5 yards per attempt, 513 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs. Quarterback in-Focus for Lions' Brass as Top Prospect Meets With Team. How far does Kirk Cousins tumble after a disastrous outing against the Cowboys? It wasn't always like this. Goff has regressed with his efficiency and downfield passing since his first two years with McVay. Cousins' year-end rankings are consistent. Between the preseason and 62 regular-season pass attempts, we got a better feel for Love as a pro this year. All three of Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' quarterbacks stand at least 6-foot-4. Kyler would have fallen in the rankings more for his playoff performance, but there weren't logical candidates to jump him. I'm not that worried about Lawrence because he still looked the part of a talented NFL quarterback. 2 where Baker Mayfield was benched for the season because of his shoulder injury, and whether that door would have led the Browns to the playoffs. 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. He provided more of that old Fitzmagic in Miami and serves a solid solution for the good support from Washington. Only Jimmy G could reach the NFC Championship Game and see his ranking fall. They also will use zone blocking to give a much-needed jolt to the rushing attack. McCoy proved he can still execute the game plan and play with a lead, even providing a few big plays. Dalton has played roughly 2,000 snaps in the last three years, finishing with a PFF grade between 65 and 70 each season. Gardner Minshew may very well be the NFL's best backup quarterback in 2021. Ben Roethlisberger - 6'5 240 lbs. 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. Plus, Jared Goff hits the top 10 for the first time this season. This is a. Lastly, the Patriots re-signed Johnson to a one-year contract on March 25, 2021. The offensive line made the position nearly unplayable in the postseason, and Burrow needed to be perfect on Super Bowl Sunday. 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. If anything, the cautious Patriots staff's willingness to ask a lot was one of the defining traits of Jones' rookie season. The tallest quarterback to ever play in NFL history, the San Diego State University standout would be picked 16th overall in the first round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Ryan is in decline, but a competent offensive line would help to slow it down. 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. The Jets have invested plenty in the line and receiving corps. Murray has been the most efficient and explosive quarterback in the league this year. See the complete Week 17 pecking order, 1-32, in this edition of the QB Index. A star with Oregon during his college days, Crosby was a fifth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. 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 . There's been a ton of hype over what he can do in Sean McVay's offense, but that's discounting for the recent impressive highs in Detroit. Lawrence is the latest No. He started 11 games at right tackle for the Lions in 2021. Stroud stats: 182.0 QB rating, 81-12 TD-INT, 9.8 ypa, 7,775 pass yards, 69.3% completion. The 33-year-old made a decent transition from long-time Bengals starter to short-term Cowboys backup. Has struggling Broncos signal-caller Russell Wilson hit bottom? Who was the fattest NFL quarterback? . Bradyhelped reshape the Bucs and was a big part of keeping the gang together for a strong shot at a repeat. The tiniest hill I'm ready to die on is that Brissett's 2021 was much better than the numbers showed. The teams that have a top-tier starting quarterback are at a clear advantage over the teams that have varying degrees of question marks at the position. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! My guess is the Saints aim higher than bringing Winston back, but they could do worse. 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. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. Jan 12, 2022. 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. Early years. 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. It's tough to build a team around a player like that. Heinicke probably won't get another season with 15 starts. 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! 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. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Rodgers contributed to his team falling in January this year with a conservative, sometimes confused effort against the 49ers. The current Bucs starter has earned $291.1 million. 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. Week 17 NFL He should be helped by a necessary QB-friendly coordinator change. 2020 key stats: 1,814 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 5INTs, 87.1passer rating, 52.5QBR, 6.3yards per attempt, 109 rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. 1 overall pick is just getting warmed up for a top-flight career. 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. 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. He did his job, and the formula could have worked, if the Broncos' defense didn't struggle to get off the field, sinking to 21st in DVOA. Its a huge bummer if his otherwise joyous career ends this way, although it hasnt changed him too much. Are Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold in a good place again? 2020 key stats (at Alabama):4,500passing yards, 41 passing TDs, 4 INTs, 11.2 yards per attempt. Lance warmed up in both of his starts, playing better in the second halves. Jones has the smarts and athleticism to put it all together and break out, but the limited success in a small sample size makes the 2021 campaign more of a wild card. Where do breakout studs like Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence and Jalen Hurts slot in? 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 streaky play within seasons is anything but steady. Here are the PFF QB rankings heading into the 2021 NFL season. That's faster than the 5.28 seconds Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady ran it in. He's also back with the offensive-minded head coach Frank Reich who was critical to his early success with the Eagles. Although the big sack totals keep on coming, he remains the league's most durable QB with strong rushing efficiency. He broke one of the biggest stories on the Panthers beat in November 2021, when he revealed that the Panthers were planning to meet with quarterback Cam Newton with the intentions to sign him one . Staying competitive against tough defenses and beating down the bad ones will usually keep a backup quarterback employed for a long time. If Wentz isn't a top-16 NFL quarterback by the end of 2021, then something is, indeed, broken. No quarterback has ever left the game playing this well, and hes 44 years old. It's a bad sign for Wentzs future if Frank Reich gives up on him. The floor on Mills has definitely been raised; he's an NFL quarterback and possibly a starter. 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. But there's a reason why Pittsburgh made it a point to be more run-centric featuring first-round rookie Najee Harris. He needs to get more consistent with his accuracy, especially when taking shots downfield.
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