Gil Brandt ranks the eight defending division champions by vulnerability. -- Mike Reiss. Prior to this last season I argued that maybe Cousins is better than we me think. LAC-HOU | ARI-CAR | NE-GB 5. He went 50-3 as the Broncos starter and in 2009 led the team to a 14-0 record and a Fiesta Bowl win. 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. Betting nugget: Pittsburgh is 16-1 outright with extra rest since 2017 (8-7-2 ATS). 1, 341 yards) and Atlanta's Cordarrelle Patterson (No. Pressed into action after a medical incident involving starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor, Herbert shined in his first NFL season. Moody's pick: Commanders 24, Cowboys 20 The last time I completed a ranking of the best quarterbacks to ever lace 'em up was back in 2014. Could Brady truly be better in 2021? Beyond the ridiculous throws, the athleticism, and everything else Allen brings to the table the most notable aspect of his season was how he adjusted to the adjustments. The breakout quarterbacks are among the Next Gen Stats analytics team's 10 players most likely to earn all-star accolades for the first time this season. For example, take a 3rd and 6 situation. There were two aspects to his play that are of note. He was originally set to play special teams but was so impressive in training camp that he earned the starting middle linebacker position heading into his rookie season. Within six years of their founding, the Dolphins went from expansion-team woes to the first and only undefeated season in NFL history, winning Super Bowl VII and VIII. Josh Allen was among the eight players gaining entry; who joined Ben Roethlisberger on the outside looking in? Betting nugget: Los Angeles is 0-3 outright as a road favorite under coach Brandon Staley. Johnny Unitas: Today, every other team has a powerful passing attack. Betting nugget: Favorites are 18-12 against the spread (ATS) in London games. Vince Young was just so tough to deal with. He passed for 3,000 yards or more in a season 13 times in his career, which includes the six seasons he reached the 4,000-yard mark. Make the switch from -110 to -105 odds today. In Taylor's time with Miami, he recorded 131 sacks, 43 forced fumbles, 27 fumble recoveries, eight interceptions and nine defensive touchdowns. In just five games Prescott threw nine touchdown passes, and his Adjusted Net Yards per Attempt (ANY/A) of 7.72 ranked him sixth among NFL passers last season. The Texans have 10 sacks on the year, coming in at fourth best. He would throw for 2,854 yards and 30 touchdowns and would rush for 1,473 yards and 20 more touchdowns in leading Auburn to an undefeated national championship. Walder's pick: Falcons 22, Browns 17 9. Drew Brees (80,358), 3. NFL Power Rankings, Week 4: Eagles claim No. He backed up Sammy Baugh until his junior season, and he still owns the record for most rushing and passing plays in a single season. Thomas surpassed expectations once again, finishing his rookie season with 154 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two sacks and a defensive touchdown. Taylor also holds the record for most fumbles returned for touchdowns ever with six. They went from a perennial contender to a laughingstock, illustrating how important he truly was to the team. Young took the baton from Jim McMahon at BYU and ran with it. With a blend of speed, football IQ and relentless physicality, the 2021 fifth-rounder is yet another diamond in the rough San Francisco uncovered in the late rounds of the draft. -- Nick Wagoner, Bold prediction: Cooper Kupp sets a career high for receptions with 14 catches. His ability to extend plays and make defenses pay outside of structure is an elite trait, as is his ability to attack downfield in the vertical passing game. NFL Network's Kurt Warner breaks down how New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the mold for quarterbacks. NFL Network's Jim Trotter and Steve Wyche reflect on the defining moments of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' career. His college career may have been short, but it was definitely sweet. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. See Week 4 rankings. -- Rob Demovsky, Bold prediction: Patriots running backs Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson will come close to totaling 200 rushing yards between them. He finished second in the Heisman voting in both 2010 and 2011, becoming just the fourth player to do so. See Week 4 rankings. The true freshman is a former 4-star QB prospect who was the No. Peyton Manning: To really understand how great Peyton is and how valuable he is to a team, look at what happened to the Colts without Manning in 2011. But here's a potential problem for New England: With Rodgers completing 75% of his passes in back-to-back games, the possibility of falling behind early could make the Patriots more one-dimensional than they desire. -- Brooke Pryor, Bold prediction: Rookie running back Breece Hall will record the first 100-yard rushing day of his career. Clayton led the league in touchdowns twice and had five 1,000-yard seasons during his time in Miami. Tannehills rebirth in Tennessee has been a joy to watch, and it has provided hope for players like Carson Wentz and Sam Darnold as they look to turn around their own careers. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The second-year pro has three passes defensed this season, and his 50.0 percent ballhawk rate is tied for second among all players with at least five targets, trailing only Texans DB Desmond King. Still, Elway set many Pac-10 records for passing and finished second in the 1982 Heisman race. See Week 4 rankings. How will Patriots' Mac Jones handle Cardinals' blitz on MNF? He was mainly a starter in his final two seasons, with his senior season being simply magical (Heisman Trophy winner, national championship). If a QB does something that makes me mutter this freakin guy when watching them, the quarterback is doing something well. 150 targets). With Buffalo getting the band back together for 2021, there is every reason to believe that Allen will have another strong season. Despite aligning at an average depth of 12.4 yards, Fitzpatrick has made 10 defensive stops this season (including a league-high seven when aligned as a deep safety). New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston emotionally reflects on 2020 season backing up former quarterback Drew Brees. New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis compares quarterback Drew Brees' impact to Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James'. He's also a Hall of Fame inductee, and his number has been retired by the team. "I have a very high opinion of Doug," said Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. As Jameis Winston prepares for a second season with the Saints, and an open QB battle with Taysom Hill, the former Bucs starter is trying to transform his style of play. The Steelers have just two total sacks since Watt went out with the pectoral injury, and the run defense is again ranked near the bottom of the league after giving up 171 rushing yards to the Browns. (He also rushed for 14 touchdowns.) The Commanders have allowed an NFL-high five passes of 40-plus yards and 12 plays overall of that length. This should be interesting as the Chargers are coming off a down week, losing to the Jaguars in Week 3. He has lived up to that reputation in the NFL, posting twice as many run stuffs (six) as any other DB this season. Fran Tarkenton. He became the third freshman to start at Alabama since 1984. Standing only 5-foot-10, he threw for over 10,500 yards and 70 TDs and won the 1984 Heisman Trophy (the first quarterback to do so since 1971). His performance earned him the MVP award for the game. For his career, he threw for over 14,000 yards and 131 touchdowns in just three seasons with the Warriors. 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. -- Mike DiRocco. Moore threw for 14,667 yards and 142 touchdowns (to just 28 interceptions) during his outstanding Boise State career. Top 10 Alabama Quarterbacks of All-Time 10. Had Wake been selected in the draft in 2005, who knows where his career numbers could have ended up, but even with a shorter-than-normal career, Wake was a dominant force and bright side on an otherwise lackluster roster. Adam Rank provides the 11 best rivalries in 2021, ranging from Browns vs. Steelers to Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick. After carving up man coverage early in the year Allen scuffled a bit in games against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans facing zone coverage looks. Grant appears to be one of the new faces that is here to stay. John Parker Wilson (2005-08) Like Watts, Wilson didnt get a lot of credit; however, he came through when Alabama needed him. Saints vs. Dolphins highlights | Week 4, 2017, Retired New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees joins Peyton and Eli Manning during Week 7 of "Monday Night Football.". Stat to know: Christian McCaffrey has two straight games of 100-plus rush yards after going 18 games without reaching 100. In all, the Midshipmen average 239.5 rushing yards per game and allow just under 86. But the Saints have 28 -- tied for the second most. Given that Quinn is also one of the last defensive play callers majoring in single-high shells (63 percent of plays since '21, third in NFL), that means the strong safety will often line up in the box. To avoid that, they'll need quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to find a groove in a hurry behind an offensive line missing star tackle Trent Williams. He is a member of the 75th anniversary all-time team and considered by many to be the greatest quarterback who ever lived. By Shiloh Carder, Bob D'Olivo/The Enthusiast Network/Getty Images, Icon Sportswire / Contributor / Getty Images, Patrick Green/ Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images, John Albright/Icon SMI/Corbis via Getty Images, Todd Kirkland/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images, Sporting News/Sporting News via Getty Images, Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images, Florida State/Collegiate Images/Getty Images, Damian Strohmeyer/The Denver Post via Getty Images, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Read more. It's a rivalry that dates to Jones' days in Arizona and Wilson's in Seattle. Thomas will be remembered as one of the greatest defenders in Dolphins' history. Thomas would go on to continue his incredible career, averaging 136 tackles per season. Read more. What stood out to me watching him in 2020 was his anticipation. These teams don't look like they will combine for 39 points, the lowest output so far for a Brady-Mahomes game. Little became one of the best linemen in league history and helped the '70s Dolphins become one of the greatest dynasties in the NFL. The Dolphins have 10 players inducted into the Hall of Fame, but 17 total Hall of Famers have played or coached for the Dolphins at some point during their careers. FPI prediction: GB, 88.8% (by an average of 14.7 points), Matchup must-reads: Why coaching is a family affair for the Belichicks, from Bill to Amanda to Steve to Brian Bakhtiari off to good start in return from torn ACL. Little immediately made an impact on their elite rushing game, earning a Pro Bowl selection in his first season with the team. FPI prediction: BAL, 55.5% (by an average of 1.6 points). Ware went to Houston after his dream school, Texas, wouldn't promise he could play quarterback. Bradford played only two full seasons at Oklahoma, but they were two great seasons. In his Heisman season of 1990, he threw for 5,188 yards and 41 touchdowns. -- John Keim. What's next? Brett Favre: He had the numbers, the championship, and a certain element of magic that you only see with the greats. 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In his Ducks career, he threw 105 touchdowns to just 14 interceptions and won 36 of 41 games. He was also the only player to win MVP of three straight national championship games. As a junior, he took a stranglehold of the job and would throw for 47 TDs and 4,571 yards and in the Holiday Bowl against SMU, he pulled off one of college football's greatest comebacks. The only other team 3-0 to the over is Detroit. Walder's pick: Giants 20, Bears 9 But in 2020 Carr showed he had another side to his game. ASSESSING QUARTERBACKS. Warfield was also part of the 1972 perfect season and the Dolphins' second Super Bowl victory the following season. In only his second season, Marino had the greatest passing season of any quarterback in the league's history, throwing for 5,084 yards and 48 touchdowns, both NFL season records at the time. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. We will lean on this formula to inform our rankings when applicable. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Fitzpatrick is the truest free safety on this list so far, lining up deep on 85 percent of his snaps. As someone who saw this most recent Super Bowl run coming, I would not bet against it. Michael Carter, and especially Hall, will be the beneficiary of strategic shift, as they run through the Steelers' suspect run defense. His ability to manipulate defenders with his eyes and make even the most difficult throws look easy often with a simple flick of the wrist make him one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in the league. The first player in NFL history to throw 30 TDs and 30 INTs in the same season wants to be a game manager. Three throws. Plus, the Raiders have surrendered four pass plays of at least 30 yards in the first three games to go with five passing touchdowns by opposing quarterbacks. AT SPORTBET In the early days, a quarterback was one of several backs who would run the football. Heisman Winner Rankings. Sure, Terry had one of the best casts to work with--playing with a gaggle of Hall of Famers on both sides of the ball, but the Steelers certainly wouldnt have enjoyed near the same success if not for Bradshaw. 90-81. His managers might be getting impatient, but converting targets like that could make up for a slow start in short order. He was 32-3 as a starter. He was an all-around monster on the defensive side of the ball, sacking quarterbacks with regularity, forcing turnovers and scoring a ton for his position. Enjoy some moments that might make you too mutterthis freakin guy.. NFL Network's Michael Silver discusses New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' legacy in NFL history as he announces his retirement. Betting nugget: All three Denver games have gone under the total by over 10 points this season. Prescott was in the process of making that leap just before his injury, which has me very excited for his 2021 campaign. Bears legend Butkus goes on tweeting spree from team Twitter account, Giants lose top receiver Shepard to torn ACL, How CeeDee got redemption in Cowboys' win vs. Giants, Lamb ready to carry Cowboys' No. When Marino retired from the NFL, he held every major statistical record for passing in the league's history. He remains one of the biggest snubs in NFL history. Where do Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow rank on this list of esteemed passers? Crouch was a bit of a throwback of sorts. From September 25, 1988 to October 29, 1989, Marino threw 759 pass attempts without any interference from opposing defensive players. Explore sample content below to see what you're missing. In the run game, Woods has a pair of run stuffs (rushes stopped for no gain or negative yards), tied for fifth-most among all defensive backs. Stat to know: Los Angeles' Austin Ekeler is the only running back in the NFL who is currently leading his team in both targets (22) and receptions (21). QB Trevor Lawrence has grown leaps and bounds under him. Last season I did my best to implore fans to watch Deshaun Watson each Sunday. The NFL was once a run-first league. Since taking over as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator in 2021, Dan Quinn has used nickel personnel (five defensive backs) at the second-highest rate in the NFL (79 percent of plays). He led the Sooners to three Big 12 titles and a trip to two College Football Playoffs. That offensive line allowed Dan Marino to set a record for most pass attempts without a sack. Tom Brady: History usually needs time to percolate. As a junior, he tossed 58 touchdown passes (still a record) and threw for 5,549 yards. Stat to know: The Patriots' defense owns a 9.3% sack rate this season, which is the third best in the NFL. The rookie has not missed a snap yet in his young career, splitting time between deep safety (46 percent of snaps) and in the box (37 percent). In 1962 he was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year and would become the top overall pick in the NFL Draft. The 11-time Pro Bowler now hopes to add to his already-immense legacy as a member of the Broncos. He had played in 107 straight games, starting 80 of them, until a players' strike ended the streak. New athlete motivations Still, as we look ahead to 2021 Wilson remains one of the leagues premier talents at the quarterback position. Moody's pick: Colts 27, Titans 24 His 11 defensive stops are tied for second-most among all defensive backs, trailing only Talanoa Hufanga's 14. 10. It certainly won't approach the 83 points the two generated in a 2018 game between the Chiefs and Patriots. Mentally preparing to move on from a Hall of Famer doesn't make life any easier in the aftermath. Moody's pick: Lions 31, Seahawks 21 Watch for the Bolts' defense behind Khalil Mack and Derwin James to play inspired, wanting to prove that it should not be counted out despite losing star edge rusher Joey Bosa indefinitely. FPI prediction: TB, 63.3% (by an average of 3.9 points), Matchup must-reads: Are the Chiefs in trouble? The Next Gen Stats analytics team's top-10 ranking spotlights familiar names, breakout studs and instant-impact rookies. Even as a freshman at Florida, he ran for three touchdowns in limited action backing up Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. Hurts is adding to the Eagles' Black QB lineage, College chemistry paying off for six QB-receiver duos in the NFL, What's in store for Doug Pederson in Philly return? For his career, he passed for 19,217 yards and 155 touchdowns. WebCBS Sports has the latest NFL Football news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. He was selected to five Pro Bowls during his time in Miami and was an All-Pro selection once. See Week 4 rankings. A little love for Baker Mayfield and Kevin Stefanski after a rainy day in Cleveland. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, whose 80,358 yards passing stand as the most in the history of the NFL, is retiring after 20 seasons. Bart Starr: Though his stats were better than the bulk of his contemporaries, this is another guy where numbers only tell a small fraction of the story. What will the Saints look like without Drew Brees? -- Turron Davenport. On a traits basis, Stafford remains one of the most talented passers in the league. When it came to throwing the ball, Marino completely changed the game. -- Kevin Seifert. What will we have to do on critical third downs to try and account for the quarterbacks talents? Ranking best QB combos in NFL draft history: Allen, Jackson in the top 10? Off-field issues dampened Winston's career, but on the field it was one of the best. Are the Jaguars, Lawrence finding their stride? (It would take 27 years for Brees to actually surpass Marino's overall passing yardage record.) What a finish! The rangy playmaker also leads all DBs with 56 defensive stops (tackles on plays resulting in negative expected points added for the offense) over that time period. Relive the greatest moments from quarterback Drew Brees' 20-year career. 8. Larry Csonka was selected by the Dolphins eighth overall in the 1968 NFL Draft. -- Adam Teicher. NFL.com editors evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the 2020 NFL season to create a complete ranking from 1 to 59. See Week 4 rankings. In 2006, he had the best season of his career when he registered 13.5 sacks, 62 tackles, two interceptions that were both returned for touchdowns, nine forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 11 passes defended and 12 tackles for a loss. He began his career with the Patriots, but after seven very successful seasons, he was traded to the Dolphins in 1969. This record still stands today. Andrew Zow (1998-01) Zow was the definition of a warrior and a team player. All rights reserved. See Week 4 rankings. Each week of the 2022 NFL season, the Next Gen Stats analytics team will present a different Position Power Ranking, meant to spotlight the top performances among a specific group of players. Before we dive in, though, a note on our methodology: To help create quantifiable rankings, we have devised a formula that yields a Next Gen Stats percentile score, which measures how a player is performing relative to his peers. He threw for over 9,000 yards and rushed for 4,132 yards in three seasons with 69 passing and 50 rushing touchdowns. All Drew Brees ever wanted was a chance. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup. In this video breakdown youll see one of my favorite anticipation throws of the entire 2020 season, as he threads the needle between multiple defenders in the middle of the field: Some cool stuff from Dak and the Cowboys Sunday. Kupp. All Rights Reserved. Garoppolo is 6-1 as a starter against Los Angeles, but his eight interceptions are the most he has thrown against any opponent. Betting nugget: Detroit is 3-0 ATS this season and 14-6 ATS under Dan Campbell. He set or tied 45 school records. The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 big-play wide receivers heading into Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season. (He also rushed for 904 yards and nine touchdowns while finishing third in the Heisman voting.). Visit the official source for NFL News, NFL schedules, stats, scores and more. Statue of former Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino before Super Bowl LIV between the Chiefs and the 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium. -- Josh Weinfuss. Overs and unders are split 15-15. And yet? Still, all were great in their eras.So enjoy and debate this list of the top 50 college quarterbacks of all time. Read more. Only one Brady-led team has been held under 20 points in four straight games -- the 2002 Patriots. He was the MVP of the 2000 MicronPC Bowl, 2003 Gator Bowl and 2003 Tangerine Bowl. His stats are decent but nothing incredible. FPI prediction: IND, 60.4% (by an average of 3.0 points), Matchup must-reads: Titans coach Vrabel searching inside (and outside) the building for answers to secondary woes Ryan, imperfect Colts finding ways to win while also finding their way Titans LT Lewan out for season with knee injury, What to watch for: Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has the fourth-most passing yards in the NFL (910), but the Texans' pass defense has been exceptional. WebGet the latest NFL Combine news. That's the second-most sacks he has taken in his team's first three games of a season in his career (13 in 2011). Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? Moody's pick: Packers 28, Patriots 13 1. He was the quarterback as well as their punter and defensive back. His career stats: 7,964 yards; 65 passing touchdowns; seven rushing touchdowns. Read more. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Stat to know: The Vikings have 13 total penalties through Week 3, second fewest in the NFL this season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' retirement. WebThe Oklahoma Sooners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Oklahoma (variously "Oklahoma" or "OU").The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is in Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Russell Wilson: With nine pro bowls, two Super Bowl appearances and one ring, still one of the best. 4. Moody's pick: Bills 37, Ravens 30 He became the first quarterback to finish with a passer rating of 170 or better in consecutive seasons. At the quarter mark of the 2022 NFL season, the Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top 10 defensive lines. NFL hall of famer Larry Little arrives on the red carpet prior to the 6th Annual NFL Honors at Wortham Theater. 1 p.m. -- Jeff Legwold. This year, Wilson has filled that role for the Cowboys, aligning in the box almost as frequently (41 percent of the time) as he does at deep safety (44 percent). NFL Network's Jane Slater shares the New Orleans Saints have been preparing for quarterback Drew Brees' retirement. Historical Lookups. 10. An interesting matchup to watch is Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah against DK Metcalf. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. He continued his success in Miami as a middle linebacker, showing his determination on his way to a Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro selection that same season, as well as being honored as the Dolphins' MVP (he would earn the award twice more, in 1970 and 1973). His Heisman win is the third largest in history. By the end of the season, Marino had set six passing records and was named the league's MVP. FPI prediction: CAR, 52.8% (by an average of 0.8 points), Matchup must-reads: Kingsbury still trying to solve Cardinals offense's first-quarter woes As Mayfield struggles, Panthers' defense shines in first win College chemistry paying off for six QB-receiver duos in the NFL, 4:25 p.m. They have multiple Hall of Famers and were able to boast for decades that they had the greatest quarterback of all time. What to know for fantasy: "Air yards" are not a fantasy stat, but they do have a way of hinting at upside. The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC East with a win Saturday evening. Gil Brandt knows Drew Brees well -- and, on the occasion of Brees' retirement, Brandt remembers a phone call he made during a pivotal point in Brees' history. Will Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa make the Pro Bowl? It flopped midway through the season, resulting in him returning to the NFL the following season as a Giant. The next highest in that category is Reshad Jones with only 599. He is ranked sixth all-time in leading comebacks and seventh all-time in game-winning drives. This week, Mark takes a look at the Ravens' use of Counter Bash and how it allows Lamar Jackson to punish defenses no matter what they try to stop him pic.twitter.com/CATjyRUnWj, The Scouting Academy (@TheScoutAcademy) January 8, 2021, Love everything about this read and throw from Lamar: pic.twitter.com/L4fut8EW62, Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) January 11, 2021. The Next Gen Stats analytics team ranks the top rookie debuts of the 2022 NFL season. For example, the option quarterbacks of the 1970s and 1980s won't have the numbers that the quarterbacks who ran the spread option in the 21st century will. Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 14, Rookie Zonovan 'Bam' Knight's meteoric rise with Jets: From slow 40 to fast 48, Stephen A. questions Bart's objectivity after his Jets take, From 'Mr. These videos from the season dive into the suddenly vertical passer. Scott recorded 35 interceptions in just six years with the team, having less than five in a season only once. His outstanding ability to find a way to take the ball from his opponents made him lethal on the field. For example, in 2019 his Intended Air Yards according to NFLs Next Gen Stats was 4.9 yards, one of the five lowest marks in the entire league. The second-year safety out of USC has burst onto the scene as one of the early breakout stars of the 2022 campaign. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' kids announce dad's retirement through social media. Brett Favre (71,838), 5. He is also one of two wideouts with a rushing touchdown in 2022. The future Hall of Famer's March 14 announcement went into effect Friday, per the league's transaction wire. That number rocketed up to 8.2 last season, as Carr and the Raiders became more of a vertical passing attack. Here are the NFLs top 15 quarterbacks, with some film analysis from the season for each player. Terry Bradshaw: When a team wins four Super Bowls under your stewardship, it cannot be ignored. Sure, Weinke was a bit older than your typical college quarterback (he was a 25-year-old freshman), but he led the Seminoles to three consecutive national championship games and the 1999 national championship. -- Michael Rothstein, Bold prediction: Atlanta tight end Kyle Pitts will double his career TD reception total, with two against the Browns. Sure there might be better pure passers in the NFL today, but Jacksons ability to threaten defenses with both his arm and his legs makes him so difficult to gameplan for. Justin Herbert against the Buccaneers. The 11-time Pro-Bowler was picked in the 2nd round and it took a while before he found his footing. Walder's pick: Chiefs 30, Buccaneers 17 You'll now receive the top Touchdown Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Here are The Posts NFL power rankings for Week 14: 1. In just two seasons, "Johnny Football" threw for over 7,800 yards and 63 touchdowns while rushing for 2,169 yards and 30 TDs. Dan "The Man" Marino is undoubtedly the greatest Dolphin of all time. -- Jake Trotter. But to be considered among the top 10 quarterbacks of all time, a player's accomplishments and sheer talent have to transcend offensive systems, Super Bowl wins and season records. Manning had a fantastic career despite following his father at Ole Miss and being the brother of Peyton Manning. Bears legend Butkus goes on tweeting spree from team Twitter account Giants lose top receiver Shepard to torn ACL, What to watch for: The Cowboys have won seven straight NFC East games as they host the Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Four coaches share their 'homecoming' tales, What to watch for: These are two of the best rushing teams in the NFL through four weeks. pic.twitter.com/XegijeNNEb. Incoming head coach Kevin Stefanski installed an offensive system rooted in wide zone concepts with an emphasis on play-action and boot-action passing designs built off those plays. The 2014 Heisman Trophy winner set several school and Pac-12 records in just three seasons of play. Where does Jets rookie Sauce Gardner land? Stacking the 10 best NFL draft quarterback duos of all time: Can Allen-Jackson catch Elway-Marino? With 32 separate 53-man rosters across the NFL, it's easy for key contributors to fly under the radar. Offensive coordinator Todd Downing feels Henry is on the verge of breaking off a long run if "they can finish blocks, that last shove, last bit of effort to will spring him into the secondary." Justin Herbert was pressed into action on Sunday afternoon. To this day, no team has ever completed a perfect NFL season except for the 1972 Dolphins. (Game times are Sunday unless otherwise noted. Though he split time with Andrew Zow, Watts led Alabama to a 10-3 season in 2002. Sure, the turn of the century Hurricanes were completely stacked with talent, but Dorsey still managed to rewrite the record books for passing at a school that's had some great quarterbacks. The Bucs welcome their WR1 back this week with the hopes of reopening the lanes that were there in the Week 1 win at Dallas. Joe Montana: Sure, stats are an important method used to gauge greatness and Montana certainly has great numbers. NFL Week 4 underdogs: Will Jaguars deal Eagles first loss? Three throws from a win against Houston. His clutch was off-the-charts, as attested by his winning play in the famous Ice Bowl in 1967. NFL Network's Michael Robinson gauges New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston's value following Drew Brees' retirement. Which QB would you rather face: Jackson or Tom Brady? There was perhaps no more fascinating storyline to the 2020 NFL season than the debut of rookie passer Justin Herbert. Drew Brees announced his expected retirement Sunday afternoon. Despite this, his greatness has never been questioned. Stewart set several Colorado passing records despite running the Buffaloes option offense. That is certainly a consideration, and anytime you are devoting resources to what a QB can do with his legs, you are likely weakening what you can do in coverage. One of the best quarterbacks of all time is Troy Aikman. What to know for fantasy: Romeo Doubs saw 23.5% of the targets last weekend in Tampa Bay, the highest rate for a Packer this season and potentially a sign of things to come for the promising rookie. In his last game, he led the final game-winning drive to win Clemson's first title in nearly 40 years. One of my favorite QBs to watch each week is Ryan Tannehill. In his five seasons with the team, Warfield racked up 3,355 yards and 33 touchdowns on 156 receptions. It wouldn't take the Dolphins, or the rest of the league, long to realize that it was a mistake not to nab Marino with the No. Holland also makes a profound impact when he stays in pass coverage. Read more. He's doing a good job with the quarterback playing extremely fast." Justin Fields has been intercepted on 8.9% of his attempts this season, highest in the NFL. These videos dive into what Cousins does well on the field, from his awareness in the pocket to how he applies information gained earlier in the game on later downs: Looking at three throws from Kirk Cousins in the comeback win over the Panthers: *Jefferson in the red zone versus man coverage*Pocket feel and awareness*A Beebe redemption story pic.twitter.com/eRxT1BAzDj, Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) December 1, 2020. -- David Newton, Bold prediction: With the weather playing a factor, the Cardinals will commit to the run, and James Conner will have 100 yards for the first time this season and Kyler Murray will eclipse 50 for the first time. -- Lindsey Thiry. The top backup quarterbacks of all time #5 - Trent Dilfer When Trent Dilfer signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2000, he was the backup quarterback to Tony Banks. Stats: 17 tackles, 3 INTs, 4 passes defended, 1 TD, 1 fumble recovery, 1 blocked kick Drafted: No. In the two games since (Mike Evans was ejected in one and suspended for the other), he has picked up just 100 yards on 36 carries. Read more. His redshirt freshman season was sensational, leading the NCAA in passing efficiency, finishing third in the Heisman voting and leading the Hokies to an 11-0 record and a national championship game against Florida State (where he was fantastic). FPI prediction: LV, 58.3% (by an average of 2.4 points), Matchup must-reads: Should the Broncos panic? Judy Battista discusses the illustrious career of quarterback Drew Brees and how he went from being one of the league's greatest free-agent signings to helping rebuild a city and creating a Hall of Fame career with the New Orleans Saints in a rare second act. WebGet NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! | The other? Dwight Stephenson was drafted in the second round of the 1980 NFL Draft. ^Limited time purchase available November 21, 2022 at 10:00 am EST to January 12, 2023 at 10:00 am EST. Pitre has made plays all over the field, as he's currently tied for the second-most stops (11) among all defensive backs, trailing only Talanoa Hufanga (14). The Dolphins have over 50 years of players, so narrowing down the best 10 to ever play for the franchise was no easy feat. They made the decision to forge ahead with Ryan, and when you watch him on film you can see why new head coach Arthur Smith feels comfortable moving into the new season with Ryan as his QB. He went 38-2 as a starter and helped win the 2001 national championship. Youll see those traits, as well as how well Stafford can manipulate defenders in the secondary, in this series of breakdowns: A look at Matthew Stafford against Jacksonville, *Adjusting the arm slot*Climbing and firing*Working windows underneath pic.twitter.com/oFa3Hv7XSa, Matthew Stafford with another game-winning drive, *Working dagger versus zone*Working dagger versus man principles*Arm angles*Anticipation YOLO throws? When he finally left the Dolphins in 2018, he had recorded 98 sacks and 22 forced fumbles in only 10 seasons, both good for second all-time in the franchise's record books. In his junior year, he threw for 34 touchdowns and ran in 11 more. Forty-three total points in the first three games are their fewest since 2006. Both teams are entering the contest with matching 1-2 records, trying to bounce back after close, one-score losses the previous week. In his time with the Dolphins, Warfield averaged 21.5 yards per catch and led the league in touchdowns in 1971. 8. On the other side of the ball, the Chiefs' rebuilt offensive line is eager to show this wasn't the same group from Super Bowl LV -- their two sacks given up are tied for fewest in the league right now. Vick wasn't the first dual-threat quarterback, but he revolutionized what the position could be. List of top 20 NFL Quarterbacks (QBS) of all time. However, those few passes were frequently accurate and on point in clutch situations. The NFL community reacts to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees' retirement. Josh Allen against the Patriots. It is important to note that civil litigation does not move at the speed of criminal matters, so this could linger well past the fall. -- Brady Henderson. Csonka received the Comeback Player of the Year award after rushing for 837 yards and scoring a career-high 12 rushing touchdowns. Jones tends to line up all over the field, while Holland has aligned at deep safety on 82.8 percent of snaps this season, but both routinely make their presence felt in the offensive backfield. 60 and 51. All fans of the passing game should be hoping Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers mend their relationship in time for the season. 7. Jake Scott is one of the best ball-hawking defensive backs in Dolphins history. More NFL coverage , Bold prediction: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts will rush for 100 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers reset the position's market this offseason, making Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in the league -- well, for a couple months, until the Chargers broke the bank for Derwin James. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/the-nfls-top-15-quarterbacks-patrick-mahomes-tom-brady/, NFL Week 13 Power Rankings: Cowboys, Bills rise while Dolphins, Chiefs tumble, 2023 NFL mock draft: Heismans, bowl games, and playoffs (both NFL and NCAA), The 101 greatest nicknames in football history, NFL hammers Saints with massive fines for faking injury, 2023 NFL mock draft: A record haul of quarterbacks in the first round, The Philadelphia Eagles' offense has perfected the illusion of simplicity, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. For the first time in nearly 20 years, a quarterback competition will be brewing this summer in New Orleans, and retired Saints QB Drew Brees expects a good one between Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston. Because even he admitted that the struggles that he and the offense endured during the regular season were due in some part to his unfamiliarity with the offense. You can't bank on certain things coming. 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