Ranking every starting quarterback, from 1-32
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As goes the quarterback, so goes the team. It’s not always true in the NFL, but it usually is. And it makes sense: In a passing league, the passers are like royalty — the biggest influences on whether a team is destined more for a Super Bowl title or a No. 1 draft pick.
It’s with that in mind that we come to you with the most important pecking order outside of traditional team power rankings: QB Power Rankings. Consider this your cut-and-dry guide to the best and worst of the NFL’s signal-callers — a weekly 1-to-32 rundown of every starter under center.
How are the QBs ranked? We try to factor in both current standing and future upside. So a long resume doesn’t always guarantee an edge over untapped potential, just as a cold streak doesn’t always erase a history of success. At the end of the day, we’re simply trying to sort the QBs based on 2021 value, both now and in the near future.
Riser of the Week: Carson Wentz
Yes, he played the Texans, and yes, he completed just 11 passes in Week 6, but he also looks the most comfortable he’s been in years. Wentz is probably best when kept in check by his own staff, but he proved in a 31-3 win over Houston that he’s still got the arm and touch to be a big-play passer. The Colts can make the playoffs with this version of Wentz, and remember he’s still coming off two ankle injuries. The arrow is pointing up.
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Now, without further ado, let’s get to the rest of our Week 6 rankings:
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