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11/16/22
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Week 11 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings
The 33rd Team’s weekly QB rankings are a snapshot of where the league’s 32 current starters are right now, taking into account the player’s recent production, his supporting cast, his health, and an evaluation by our scouting department, led by former NFL team executive T.J. McCreight and assisted by scouts Justin Casey, Kevin Cohn and Evan Pritt.
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1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 6-2 | QB Rating: 103.6 | Prev. Rank: 2
Next Three Weeks: at Chargers, vs. Rams, at Bengals
Comment: Just a ho-hum 331 yards and four TDs, including one to their new toy, recently acquired Kadarius Toney.
2. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
Record: 7-1 | QB Rating: 118.4 | Prev. Rank: 5
Next Three Weeks: vs. Texans, at 49ers, at Chargers
Comment: That’s three straight games with a 135+ QB rating as Tagovailoa improves to 7-1 as a starter this season.
3. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 8-1 | QB Rating: 63.7 | Prev. Rank: 2
Next Three Weeks: at Colts, vs. Packers, vs. Titans
Comment: Nothing was as crisp on Monday night for Hurts or the Eagles as it has been this season.
4. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Record: 6-3 | QB Rating: 74.3 | Prev. Rank: 3
Next Three Weeks: vs. Browns, at Lions, at Patriots
Comment: The red zone turnovers are becoming a major concern.
5. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 5-4 | QB Rating: 55.6 | Prev. Rank: 4
Next Three Weeks: Bye, at Steelers, at Titans
Comment: Bye. Next @ Steelers
6. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Record: 6-3 | QB Rating: 65.1 | Prev. Rank: 6
Next Three Weeks: Bye, vs. Panthers, at Jaguars
Comment: Bye. Next vs Panthers
7. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks
Record: 6-4 | QB Rating: 67.7 | Prev. Rank: 7
Next Three Weeks: Bye Week, vs. Raiders, at Rams
Comment: The final stat sheet looks good, but they were just one-for-nine on third downs and Smith had a poor red-zone fumble in the third quarter when they were trailing 14-3.
8. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
Record: 8-1 | QB Rating: 47.7 | Prev. Rank: 9
Next Three Weeks: vs. Cowboys, vs. Patriots, vs. Jets
Comment: He threw two bad picks but led them to victory in tough conditions on the road.
9. Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 5-5 | QB Rating: 54.5 | Prev. Rank: 11
Next Three Weeks: Bye Week, at Browns vs. Saints
Comment: Don’t look now, but Tampa Bay is getting healthy, and they are in control of the week NFC South… Just don’t throw the ball to your 45-year-old quarterback.
10. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 5-4 | QB Rating: 55.3 | Prev. Rank: 8
Next Three Weeks: vs. Chiefs, at Cardinals, at Raiders
Comment: He is just trying to survive awaiting the return of WRs Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. The Chargers may drop too far out of the playoff race if they don’t return in form soon.
11. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Record: 4-6 | QB Rating: 39.6 | Prev. Rank: 14
Next Three Weeks: vs. Titans, at Eagles, vs. Bears
Comment: He found a connection with the finally healthy rookie, Christian Watson, for three TDs, and their offense took on a whole new look with a productive running game.
12. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Record: 2-2 | QB Rating: 52.6 | Prev. Rank: 10
Next Three Weeks: at Vikings, vs. Giants, vs. Colts
Comment: He threw two first-half interceptions, but he had them up by 14 heading into the fourth quarter and in position to attempt a 52-yard field goal on the first possession of OT.
13. Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers
Record: 4-3 | QB Rating: 48.2 | Prev. Rank: 12
Next Three Weeks: vs. Cardinals, vs. Saints, vs. Dolphins
Comment: It may take some time for them to figure out how they are going to distribute the ball with all of their skill players available now.
14. Daniel Jones, New York Giants
Record: 7-2 | QB Rating: 60.3 | Prev. Rank: 15
Next Three Weeks: vs. Lions, at Cowboys
Comment: Only threw 17 passes, but he threw two TDs, and they rode the legs of Saquon Barkley to victory to improve to 7-2.
15. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
Record: 3-5 | QB Rating: 47.4 | Prev. Rank: 13
Next Three Weeks: vs. Saints, at Chiefs, vs. Seahawks
Comment: We’ll see if Stafford is cleared from concussion protocol, but John Wolford’s performance assured that there will be no QB controversy with the Rams.
16. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions
Record: 3-6 | QB Rating: 54.5 | Prev. Rank: 16
Next Three Weeks: at Giants, vs. Bills, vs. Jaguars
Comment: He was efficient but not flashy, which was enough to win their second in a row.
17. Justin Fields, Chicago Bears
Record: 3-7 | QB Rating: 57.1 | Prev. Rank: 17
Next Three Weeks: at Falcons, at Jets, vs. Packers
Comment: He was once again spectacular on the ground, but he threw a pick that changed the momentum. He still needs to improve his decision-making time.
18. Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders
Record: 2-7 | QB Rating: 58.4 | Prev. Rank: 18
Next Three Weeks: at Broncos, at Seahawks, vs. Chargers
Comment: The Raiders are a befuddling team, and Carr is clearly getting frustrated.
19. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
Record: 3-6 | QB Rating: 47 | Prev. Rank: 19
Next Three Weeks: vs. 49ers, vs. Chargers, Bye
Comment: He did not play due to a sore hamstring, and the offense functioned just fine without him.
20. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans
Record: 5-2 | QB Rating: 49.7 | Prev. Rank: 20
Next Three Weeks: vs. Packers, at Bengals, at Eagles
Comment: Returned to action and did just enough to beat the Broncos without a big game from Derrick Henry.
21. Andy Dalton, New Orleans Saints
Record: 2-5 | QB Rating: 45.9 | Prev. Rank: 21
Next Three Weeks: vs. Rams, at 49ers, at Buccaneers
Comment: Threw two more interceptions and led an inept Saints’ offense.
22. Jacoby Brissett, Cleveland Browns
Record: 3-6 | QB Rating: 87.1 | Prev. Rank: 22
Next Three Weeks: at Bills, vs. Buccaneers, at Texans
Comment: He didn’t turn the ball over, but they could not keep up with the Dolphins’ high-octane offense.
23. Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos
Record: 3-5 | QB Rating: 33 | Prev. Rank: 23
Next Three Weeks: vs. Raiders, at Panthers, at Ravens
Comment: It’s looking more and more like a lost season for Wilson in Denver without a lot of signs of hope for the future.
24. Matt Ryan, Indianapolis Colts
Record: 4-3-1 | QB Rating: 44.7 | Prev. Rank: NR
Next Three Weeks: vs. Eagles, vs. Steelers, at Cowboys
Comment: Jeff Saturday turned back to the veteran Ryan, and he played an efficient game and even had a 39-yard scramble on the Colts game-winning drive.
25. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 3-7 | QB Rating: 51.9 | Prev. Rank: 24
Next Three Weeks: vs. Ravens, at Lions, at Titans
Comment: There are still a lot of growing pains for Lawrence.
26. Taylor Heinicke, Washington Commanders
Record: 3-1 | QB Rating: 47.2 | Prev. Rank: 26
Next Three Weeks: at Texans, vs. Falcons, at Giants
Comment: He secured the quarterback spot for at least one more week with a big win over the 8-0 Eagles.
27. Zach Wilson, New York Jets
Record: 5-1 | QB Rating: 75.5 | Prev. Rank: 25
Next Three Weeks: at Patriots, vs. Bears, at Vikings
Comment: Bye. Next @ Patriots
28. Mac Jones, New England Patriots
Record: 3-3 | QB Rating: 32.7 | Prev. Rank: 26
Next Three Weeks: vs. Jets, at Vikings, vs. Bills
Comment: Bye. Next vs Jets
29. Marcus Mariota, Atlanta Falcons
Record: 4-6 | QB Rating: 59.2 | Prev. Rank: 28
Next Three Weeks: vs. Bears, at Commanders, vs. Steelers
Comment: They are technically still in the race in the NFC South, but Mariota is not the long-term answer.
30. Davis Mills, Houston Texans
Record: 1-7-1 | QB Rating: 32.4 | Prev. Rank: 29
Next Three Weeks: vs. Commanders, at Miami, vs. Browns
Comment: He threw for 300 yards, but they were one-of-six in the red zone.
31. Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 2-3 | QB Rating: 39.1 | Prev. Rank: 32
Next Three Games: vs. Bengals, at Colts, at Falcons
Comment: He did not turn the ball over and also ran for 51 yards and a TD to help secure a win.
32. Baker Mayfield, Carolina Panthers
Record: 1-4 | QB Rating: 78.1 | Prev. Rank: NR
Next Three Weeks: vs. Falcons, at Ravens, vs. Broncos
Comment: It’s back to Baker Mayfield after PJ Walker came up with a high ankle sprain in the Panthers’ Thursday night victory.
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