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You’ll be able to win with these guys, however you higher have a robust supporting solid.
21. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings: Darnold began off the season on hearth, however the bloom is beginning to fall from that rose. He has thrown 5 picks in his final two begins and leads the league in turnovers. Kevin O’Connell is without doubt one of the greatest coaches whom he might need to rein in his reckless facet, however the different shoe is beginning to drop.
20. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets: Rodgers was a no brainer for the elite class. It is turning into increasingly clear that he would not belong in that group anymore. Even with Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams at his disposal, he simply is not constant sufficient to depend on each week. He has extra “cash throws” than anybody within the league, per PlayerProfiler, however he is additionally simply sixteenth in True Passer Ranking.
19. Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints: Carr lives on effectivity. He is eighth in completion proportion over anticipated and has solely thrown five interceptable passes this season. That being mentioned, the Saints are nonetheless twentieth in offensive DVOA, and Carr would not elevate the unit’s potential.
18. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams: Being paired with Sean McVay and flanked by Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have helped prolong Matthew Stafford’s prime. That being mentioned, the cracks are beginning present as his 9:7 touchdown-to-interception ratio is much from elite.
17. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers: Wilson has proved he is nonetheless a succesful starter on this league. His largest impression comes on play-action passing and a deep ball that may nonetheless problem secondaries, however the play-making and mobility are beginning to fade.
16. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins: Rating Tagovailoa is a posh proposition. From the distinctive setting that he is in as a result of his regarding harm historical past, his place on this checklist is about greater than how good he’s on the sector. All issues thought of, he is nonetheless a top-half-of-the-league choice, however one who offers you belief points.
15. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons: It was a widespread story that the Falcons simply wanted somebody to present them league-average quarterback play to be aggressive. Guarantees made, guarantees stored. Cousins’ regular play has reworked the Falcons into NFC South favorites.
14. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: After years of roaming the desert of inconsistency and questionable state of affairs, Baker Mayfield appears to have discovered a house in Tampa Bay. He is seventh in EPA per play and seventh in success price. The truth that he is continued enjoying properly with out Chris Godwin exhibits it simply is not the encircling expertise that is good.
13. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks: The profession renaissance of Geno Smith has been enjoyable to observe over the previous couple of years. Pairing top-of-the-line arms within the league with an aggressive offensive coordinator resembling Ryan Grubb is much more enjoyable. Sadly, the Seahawks’ offensive line is horrible and Smith’s response to stress typically contains placing the ball in hurt’s method.
12. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions: Goff retains the trains working on time within the Detroit Lions’ dynamic offense. There’s lots to be mentioned for that. Nevertheless, it is also price noting that the Lions have an elite offensive line, a fantastic floor recreation and an offensive coordinator who has been working with Goff for 4 years now.
11. Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers: Welcome to the league’s hardest analysis. Purdy is a sophisticated metrics darling. He ranks seventh in ESPN’s QBR and ninth in EPA. However it’s onerous to separate his manufacturing from his elite head coach and offensive weapons.
