Goff made do with a rag-tag group of receivers led by fourth-round rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown and a bunch of castoffs. 2021 Levis had some super fun tape. Like Fitzpatrick, Heinicke's self-belief creates a lot of big plays for both his team and the opposition. 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. 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 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. Jones needs to get stronger, but that's attainable. At 32, Cousins has had enjoyed the best play of his career in Minnesota, a la Tannehill in Tennessee. 2 overall pick status behind Lawrence. But at 24, he needs to show the Giants he's a long-term keeper. 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. 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. 1 overall pick in 2016, boosting him with a strong system and supporting cast. 2021 stats:3 games | 45.0 pct | 210 pass yds | 3.5 ypa | 1 pass TD | 3 INT | 65 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 2 fumbles. The Denver Broncos are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the quarterback position. 1. The intersection of these quarterbacks created a big offensive boom in 2020. He's a high-end backup. The tiniest hill I'm ready to die on is that Brissett's 2021 was much better than the numbers showed. The highest-paid players on every NFL team for the 2021 season. The challenge will be adjusting to a brand-new offense and remaining limited with his weapons as defenses adjust better to him. If Wentz isn't a top-16 NFL quarterback by the end of 2021, then something is, indeed, broken. 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. McGwire is considered one of the biggest busts ever, though, as he never became a set starter for the Seahawks in his four years playing in the Northwest. 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. He should be recovered for a big age 24 season that lives up to his status as a second-year No. See the complete pecking order entering Week 12, 1-32. I'm not that worried about Lawrence because he still looked the part of a talented NFL quarterback. He held the ball too long and threw late after staring down a receiver on his last interception, a shortcoming that has plagued him throughout his career. I am trying not to let Tua's final month completely eradicate what came before it. It was a lot. I wouldn't be surprised if he leads the Rams to the Super Bowl -- but I also wouldn't be surprised if Los Angeles lost on Monday night in its wild-card game against the Cardinals. The Matt Rhule Panthers are 2-0 in P.J. 2021 stats:19 games | 64.5 pct | 5,044 pass yds | 7.1 ypa | 45 pass TD | 15 INT | 897 rush yds | 6 rush TD | 9 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:5 |2019:18 |2018:32. Jalen Hurts is climbing toward the top spot in Marc Sessler's QB1 rankings after leading a comeback victory over the Colts. He did not throw with consistent confidence, even though his arm is outrageous, and finishing the season with a 7-for-20 performance against the Bills left a sour aftertaste. The 20-year-old also was measured as the tallest and heaviest quarterback at 6-4 and 244 pounds. Minshew played almost exactly as expected in two spot starts, lighting up the Jets with short passes and competing well against pressure while playing with backups against the Cowboys starters in Week 18. His deep passing has been on point, but the decision-making and accuracy still let him down at key points. Jones will develop well as a rookie with his arm and accuracy. 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. The result was his best season since his 2017 MVP campaign. 2020 key stats: 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing TDs, 12INTs, 102.2 passer rating, 72.5QBR, 7.6 yards per attempt. 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: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. Immediately stepping in as a league-average starting quarterback on over 600 dropbacks is usually a sign of great things to come. Burrow relied plenty on throwing the ball into the middle of the field. He later transferred to Arkansas for his final season. 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. They include starting quarterbacks and backups who filled in for QBs dealing with injuries at the end of the year. 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. 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. He set career highs for complete percentage and TDs, but there was a slip in his usual high-caliberdeep passing. I can't bring myself to rank Herbert's 2021 any lower than this. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports By Michael Renner Apr 19, 2021 2020 key stats: 2,943 passing yards, 11passing TDs, 10INTs, 80.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 6.6yards per attempt, 423 rushing yards, rushing TD. Don't be surprised with either a big postiive or big negative result. The ceiling is also intriguing, because his physical gifts are obvious. 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. 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 . 2020 key stats (with Lions): 4,084 passing yards, 26passing TDs, 10INTs, 96.3passer rating, 68.4QBR, 7.7 yards per attempt. Brandon Allen is one of them. 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. Heinicke went undrafted out of Old Dominion in 2015 before signing with Minnesota's practice squad. 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 . Herbert accelerated his learning curve with his arm, accuracy and athleticism and will do a lot more than avoid a sophomore slump. 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. The top of the NFL Draft . 2020 key stats (at BYU):3,692 passing yards, 33 passing TDs, 3INTs, 11.0 yards per attempt, 254 rushing yards, 10rushing TDs. He's also been durable and grown as a leader. Rams QB Matthew Stafford joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with 40-plus . No quarterback has ever left the game playing this well, and hes 44 years old. (Probably.) But they need some competition in the QB room. Mahomes is king again at age 25 and may not be dethroned for a long time. The only quarterback in Tide history to hit the 3,000-yard mark twice as a passer, Young's quick release, repetitive accuracy, and automatic touch will allow him to . 2020 key stats: 1,096passing yards, 7passing TDs, 5INTs, 92.4passer rating, 61.5QBR, 7.8 yards per attempt. 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. Roethlisberger has transitioned from lifting the offense to being a more dependent older QB. 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. Rodgers contributed to his team falling in January this year with a conservative, sometimes confused effort against the 49ers. 1; Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford miss the cut Assessing the best of the best signal-callers entering the new season By Cody Benjamin. He should be helped by a necessary QB-friendly coordinator change. 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. The tallest NFL QB is Houston Texans QB Brock Osweiler at 6 foot 8 inches. Gardner Minshew II, Jacksonville Jaguars. out of 54 quarterbacks in PFF's grading among quarterbacks with 50 dropbacks. The opposite was true for most of his career, with few players accomplishing more while holding on to the ball, waiting for a big play to emerge. 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. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! 6 overall pick in 2019. 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 . 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 improved down the stretch, but most of that improvement came down to one terrific game against the Bucs. Only 27, Winston is another wild card worth watching as a high-upside reclamation passer. First, Garoppolo has had a lot of issues staying healthy. His decision-making and leadership are already impressive. Bridgewater may not stretch the field well, but he will take advantage of their two skilled intermediate weapons, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and tight end Noah Fant. Its depressing that Flacco has a strong case as the best Jets quarterback on a per-start basis in back-to-back years. Feleipe Franks is a quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. All three of Tampa Bay Buccaneers ' quarterbacks stand at least 6-foot-4. 2020 key stats:4,336passing yards, 39passing TDs, 10 INTs, 98.3 passer rating, 69.5QBR, 7.3yards per attempt, 234rushing yards, 5rushing TDs. 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. Cleveland installed a more QB-friendly run-heavy attack, facilitating Mayfield's play via play-action and bootlegs. 1 overall pick is just getting warmed up for a top-flight career. Missing five starts down the stretch was disappointing, but he's going to be learning a new offense in 2022 anyhow. How far does Kirk Cousins tumble after a disastrous outing against the Cowboys? His one start was the 16-16 tie against the Lions, a game I watched to the very end on NFL Game Pass on a Wednesday morning in mid-November just so I could confidently tell you months later that Rudolph wasnt very good. Mullens started against the Raiders for a short-handed Browns squad in a game just before Christmas with major playoff implications. I never understood the narrative that the Patriots weren't asking Mac Jones to do much. 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. 2020 key stats: 4,823 passing yards, 33passing TDs, 7INTs, 112.4passer rating, 70.5QBR, 8.9yards per attempt, 444rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. 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. 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. Mike Glennon is the current quarterback for the New York Giants. Mahomes entered the Matrix for 10 nearly flawless playoff quarters, and then he became the primary reason the Chiefs self-immolated in the AFC Championship Game. Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers), Baker Mayfield (Browns), and Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs) round out the top five quarterbacks who were voted as the worst complainers by NFL fans. The Chiefs had been to three AFC Championship Games, two Super Bowls and had one Lombardi Trophy pre-Mahomes. opting out of the bowl game. Glennon has been a journeyman, playing for the Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and now the Giants. He pushed the ball downfield more without making more mistakes. Ranking 2021 quarterback moves: Colts, Rams got best value in blockbuster trades; Bears, Texans fumbled badly Assessing each of the most notable moves at QB this offseason By Cody Benjamin. Wentz vs. 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. Siemian finished with 200 dropbacks and ended up 25th out of 38 qualifiers in PFF's passing grades, ahead of Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, Taylor Heinicke and the top two picks in the last year's draft. RB Index: Constructing the perfect NFL running back. 2021 stats:12 games | 59.9 pct | 2,527 pass yds | 6.2 ypa | 9 pass TD | 13 INT | 222 rush yds | 5 rush TD | 9 fumbles, 2020 final ranking:36 |2019:26 |2018:24. He was drafted into a chaotic situation and is the only quarterback who is jealous of Joe Burrow's offensive line. 2021 stats:20 games | 69.9 pct | 5,716 pass yds | 8.6 ypa | 39 pass TD | 16 INT | 149 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 5 fumbles. Whether he can be better than that is the question the Giants need to answer. The 2021 NFL calendar was filled with twists and turns. Darnold has been sloppy with his accuracy and decision-making, a tendency that did show up at times at USC. Backups in line to play for injured starters also will be ranked. Entering the final quarter of the regular season, Marc Sessler updates his quarterback rankings. 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. Antonio Brown's vaccination card Simon Bruty / Sports. 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 is hoping to be fixed by another Los Angeles import, offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, who was a big help to Herbert last season. At 37, his wisdom and intelligence remain major assets, rebooted by a QB-friendly offense operated by Matt LaFleur. Hard to do much better as a backup than going 1-for-1 in quality starts. 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. The Bears' total, which was a tick under 30%, was the highest in the NFL . According to the chart, the Steelers went run-run-pass around what looks to be on approximately 27% of their drives. If I was picking one quarterback for next season, the next five seasons or the next 10 seasons, I'd take Mahomes. Tannenbaum's final QB rankings: Who is in line to be a 2022 starter? This is a ranking based on this season alone. 2020 key stats: 1,061 passing yards, 6passing TDs, 4INTs, 77.6passer rating, 41.0QBR, 7.2yards per attempt, 354rushing yards, 3rushing TDs. He's already one of the best backups in football and may develop into a mid-tier starter elsewhere, like Tyrod Taylor once did when he left Baltimore. Bridgewater was the best choice for Denver over Drew Lock because it needs more conservative play and fewer mistakes to win games vs. forcing bigger pass plays. 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. That's two straight up-and-down seasons for a player who had previously been a model of consistency. Brady's departure from the AFC East opened the door for a new passer to be the unquestioned class of the division. 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. After last season's second-half swoon, Wilson was unspectacularly efficient early this season, missed three starts, suffered through the worst month of his career and then finished strong. Murray was as good as any quarterback through seven weeks, but his play was sporadic after he missed three games with an ankle injury. Herbert got an unexpected early opportunity and gave the Chargers no reason for him to relinquish his status. The money magician also hasn't quite hit his ceiling, despite alreadyhaving a historically prolific MVP season and Super Bowl MVPon his resume. Wentz was saved a little by his athleticism but 2020 was rough by every passing measure. NFL Insider Albert Breer expects the San Francisco 49ers to sign quarterback Baker Mayfield. He also has shown the necessary young leadership to maintain Buffalo's new status as a playoff power. Jakob Johnson is now in the Las Vegas Raiders and is the latest fullback incorporated into the Raiders' offensive system. Teddy finished seventh in EPA/CPOE composite, a sign he was accurate and picked up a lot of unflashy first downs. 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. Gibson attended Decatur Central High School, where he lettered in football and track. Mills outplaying the top-three picks in the 2021 draft as a rookie is either a sign of great things to come or will look insane in a decade. 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. 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. 2020 key stats (with Jets): 2,208 passing yards, 9passing TDs, 11 INTs, 72.7passer rating, 40.1QBR, 6.1yards per attempt, Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. Here, foxsports.com.au breaks down the biggest questions that need to be answered in the quarterback carousel that will dominate headlines this NFL off-season. That's mostly because Josh Allen was playing quarterback at a level in those two playoff games I've never seen before. Carrtakes advantage by being effective pocket passing on short-to-intermediate routes with tight end Darren Waller as the focal point. But there's a reason why Pittsburgh made it a point to be more run-centric featuring first-round rookie Najee Harris. Although he's gotten better with big plays, the limited downfield game is what keeps Carr in the dependable vs. luxury category. The Dolphins' offensive line made football unplayable. How high has Patrick Mahomes climbed? He provided more of that old Fitzmagic in Miami and serves a solid solution for the good support from Washington. The magic may run out without Sean Payton, but Siemian's career went from nearly over to "solid backup option" again. 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. Despite being in the QB market back in 2021, New England traveled to Trevor Lawerence's Pro Day knowing he would not get past . Huntley's sour finish in close losses to the Rams and Steelers shouldn't distract from his strong body of work in four starts and two relief outings as a second-year player. 2021-06-02T15:24:06Z . A study in 2016 showed that the average NFL quarterback was 6' 3" and 225 pounds. Like Alex Smith, Tua will mostly win at the margins and needs the right coach to maximize his strengths. Patrick Mahomes spearheaded an unprecedented rise as Kansas City's quarterback. For now, physical gifts aside,here's a conservative ranking based on Wilson's inexperience and learning challenges. His ceiling looks higher than most analysts expected, Kyle Shanahan excluded. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Lock was better than his stats showed in three late-season starts, avoiding the haywire decisions that plagued his 2020 campaign. August 23rd, 2021. . In NFL Draft quarterback rankings he is not going to get the same love the others on this list will receive, but he is going to wow during the interview process and has the work ethic to succeed in the NFL. Garoppolo has a high floor but has shown to Kyle Shanahan he has a clear limited ceiling as a pocket passer. 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. He was up for the challenge, even if the Browns ran an extremely conservative offense. He has put all his immense physical skills together, converting his arm and athleticism into a force capable of taking over games. . He wasn't, but that doesn't change how far he came this season. 1 overall pick. My doubts about whether that morning was time well spent are similar to my doubts about the Steelers seeing Rudolph as an important part of their future. The nine 6-foot-5 quarterbacks are highlighted by Josh Allen, Ben Roethlisberger and Carson Wentz. Bills, Chiefs and 49ers top the list. Bennett was listed at 5-11 and 190 pounds at Georgia. 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. A great quarterback can make or break the fortunes of an NFL team. And Tom Brady is among the 19 signal callers who are 6-4. Lastly, the Patriots re-signed Johnson to a one-year contract on March 25, 2021. Weighing past recent peformances but tilting a lotmore toward upside for the upcoming season, here's Sporting News' latest annual offseason ranking of NFL quarterbacks, 1-32: MORE NFL RANKINGS: RBs |WRs| GMs| Head coaches. C.J. He was set to reach another level, and I could not be more surprised by how suddenly and swiftly he fell. Even so, credit Dallas for finishing unbeaten against the NFC East, the first such season for the Cowboys since 1998. The reigning MVP has proved to be the NFL's ultimate renaissance man at the position, given his offseason "Jeopardy!" . Hurts saving his worst start of the season for the playoffs knocks him down a few spots. Auburn shows two-deep safeties early in the pre-snap phase, but right before the play begins they walk one of . He holds the record for heaviest NFL player ever, at 410 lbs, weighing over 440 lbs in high school. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: $40 million 4. Backing up his breakout 2020 season in this fashion was incredibly impressive. Maybe they find an upgrade, maybe they don't. Ravens GM Eric Decosta said in January they are working at "Lamar's pace" on a new contract in "an unusual negotiation," because Jackson is representing himself. Tyler Lauletta. The Jaguars have enough blocking and skill support to allow Lawrence to enjoy animmediate spike hinting at his major promise. Benching Glennon for Jake Fromm made the Giants' offense worse, so theres that. Bradyhelped reshape the Bucs and was a big part of keeping the gang together for a strong shot at a repeat. 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. That famous Boyle arm strength everyone talks about didnt show up in three steadily improving regular-season starts. Early years. At 23, Tuais bound to take more lumps, setting up a Jones-like crucial Year 3. 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. Amidst all the hype, the backlash, and the backlash to the backlash, Hill has shown steady progress. It was less of a roller coaster for the regular season (like Josh Allen's) and more consistently ragged, mostly efficient ball with a few too many turnovers early and too few big plays, until the end. 2020 final ranking:N/A |2019:53 |2018:N/A | 2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:N/A. Still, Carr solidified his standing as a borderline top-10 starter. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Stafford, the 2009 No. The current Bucs starter has earned $291.1 million. Daltondid his best to keep Dallas' offense going without Dak Prescott, but hejust couldn't get into a good rhythm in a new offense to deliver as a supersub. It doesn't surprise me the Titans are standing strong behind him as their starter. 2021 stats:14 games | 66.9 pct | 3,052 pass yds | 7.2 ypa | 18 pass TD | 7 INT | 106 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 1 fumble, 2020 final ranking:29 |2019:19 |2018:N/A |2017:N/A |2016:N/A |2015:24 | 2014: N/A. 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. 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. He played six sensational quarters, got hurt and struggled when he returned two months later in four mostly ugly starts. NFL's highest paid quarterbacks (average salary per year): 1. name season tm gp cmp att pct yds avg yds/g td td% int int% sck scky rate; tom brady: 2021 2020 key stats: 3,803passing yards, 33passing TDs, 10 INTs, 94.1passer rating, 60.1 QBR, 6.3yards per attempt. This 6'7 athlete went in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft as the 73 rd pick. I struggled to sort out the QB ranks from Nos. 2020 key stats (at Clemson):3,153 passing yards, 24 passing TDs, 5INTs, 9.4yards per attempt, 203rushing yards, 8rushing TDs. His passing grade on PFF was good for 15th out of 38 qualifiers, just below Patrick Mahomes and two spots ahead of Russell Wilson. While these rankings aren't a science, a quarterback's average start is a guiding principle. He launches the ball sixty yards with ease, he makes defenders miss while moving, and can roll left . Darnold's struggles with pressure and going through reads have only grown worse during his time as a pro. The playoff clunker against the Rams shouldn't take away from the fact his floor is higher than the ceiling of most QBs. Rankings are updated through the end of the 2021 regular season. 2021 stats:11 games | 64.3 pct | 2,428 pass yds | 6.7 ypa | 10 pass TD | 7 INT | 298 rush yds | 2 rush TD | 7 fumbles. 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." Rams QB Matthew Stafford joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history with 40-plus passing touchdowns in a single season with multiple teams. 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! Lawrence is the latest No. If I was to guess Teddy's numbers for the season before it started, they might have looked like the stats above. 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