Carter's Top 25 NFL Quarterbacks Of The 2009 Season

Peyton Manning is the best quarterback to play in the NFL this season for obvious reasons. He threw for more passing yards than anybody else, he led the Indianapolis Colts to 14 victories and should most definitely be a lock to win another NFL Most Valuable Player award. Manning threw for 393 completions this season (the most he’s had since 2002). He threw the ball over 570 times for the first time since 2002 and for only the fourth time in his career. His 68.8 completion percentage is the highest he’s ever had in a regular season, and his 4,500 passing yards are the most he’s had since 2004 when he recorded 4,557 passing yards. He reached 33 touchdown passes for the third time and his 33 touchdowns are the most since his 49 back in 2004. It would be ridiculous if Manning didn’t win the NFL MVP award. With that said here’s how I see the NFL’s top 25 quarterbacks of the 2009 regular season.

1. Peyton Manning (Colts): 393-571, 4,500 yards, 33 TDS, 16 INTS

2. Matt Schaub (Texans): 396-583, 4,770 yards, 29 TDS, 15 INTS

3. Drew Brees (Saints): 363-514, 4,388 yards, 34 TDS, 11 INTS

4. Aaron Rodgers (Packers): 350-541, 4,434 yards, 30 TDS, 7 INTS

5. Tom Brady (Patriots): 371-565, 4,398 yards, 28 TDS, 13 INTS

6. Tony Romo (Cowboys): 347-550, 4,483 yards, 26 TDS, 9 INTS

7. Brett Favre (Vikings): 363-531, 4,202 yards, 33 TDS, 7 INTS

8. Philip Rivers (Chargers): 317-486, 4,254 yards, 28 TDS, 9 INTS

9. Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers): 337-506, 4,328 yards, 26 TDS, 12 INTS

10. Eli Manning (Giants): 317-509, 4,021 yards, 27 TDS, 14 INTS

11. Kurt Warner (Cardinals): 339-513, 3,753 yards, 26 TDS, 14 INTS

12. Jay Cutler (Bears): 336-555, 3,666 yards, 27 TDS, 26 INTS

13. Kyle Orton (Broncos): 336-541, 3,802 yards, 21 TDS, 12 INTS

14. Joe Flacco (Ravens): 315-499, 3,613 yards, 21 TDS, 12 INTS

15. Donovan McNabb (Eagles): 267-443, 3,553 yards, 22 TDS, 10 INTS

16. Jason Campbell (Redskins): 327-507, 3,618 yards, 20 TDS, 15 INTS

17. Carson Palmer (Bengals): 282-466, 3,094 yards, 21 TDS, 13 INTS

18. David Garrard (Jaguars): 314-516, 3,597 yards, 15 TDS, 10 INTS

19. Matt Hasselbeck (Seahawks): 293-488, 3,029 yards, 17 TDS, 17 INTS

20. Matt Cassel (Chiefs): 271-493, 2,924 yards, 16 TDS, 16 INTS

21. Matt Ryan (Falcons): 263-451, 2,916 yards, 22 TDS, 14 INTS

22. Chad Henne (Dolphins): 274-451, 2,878 yards, 15 TDS, 14 INTS

23. Alex Smith (49ers): 225-372, 2,350 yards, 18 TDS, 12 INTS

24. Mark Sanchez (Jets): 196-364, 2,444 yards, 12 TDS, 20 INTS

25. Matthew Stafford (Lions): 201-377, 2,267 yards, 13 TDS, 20 INTS