NFL Quarterback Power Rankings, Post-Week 15

Just like the NFL’s regular season is nearing an end, so too is the quarterback power rankings. Several household names are holding firm to the top of the list and are proving that even though the NFL may seem chaotic on a weekly basis, trustworthy themes do emerge over time.

Drew Brees may be an old man for the NFL, but right now he’s playing like a veteran trapped in a youngster’s body. This has been quite a year for NFL quarterbacks so far. Seventeen QBs have already thrown for more than 3,000 yards. Thirteen QBs have already thrown for more than 20 TD passes.

One theme that seems to be emerging in the power rankings is that it takes a lot of experience before a quarterback can become one of the best in the league.

Methodology

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These rankings factor in several major attributes for the quarterback position.

Personal observation and opinion play a key role. A general section for film-review grades forms a foundation, but the output of these quarterbacks' most recent performances is what really sends them flying up and down the rankings each week.

Wins also give quarterbacks a slight boost in addition to their individual performances. The statistics used to help determine the ranking system are pulled from ESPN.com, NFL.com and Pro Football Focus (subscription required), unless stated otherwise.

Stats that are factored in include passer rating, completion percentage, yards per pass, rushing yards per game, touchdown-to-interception ratio, fumbles lost and wins.

As the season moves on, the weighted influence from last year's output will be reduced by 25 percent each week.

When more than one quarterback plays for a team in one game, the quarterback with the most passing attempts is featured. 

Note: Total QBR is a scoring system that assesses everything a quarterback does on the field. It is explained further on ESPN.com.

Also, Pro Football Focus grades every single play of the season to generate a cumulative point total, which weighs into the metric as well. 

QBs Ranked Last Week Not Listed This Week

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Brian Hoyer, Cleveland Browns

Benched for Johnny Manziel

Last ranked: 29th

Zach Mettenberger, Tennessee Titans

Shoulder injury

Last ranked: 28th

Colt McCoy, Washington Redskins

Neck injury

Last ranked: 20th

Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers

Back injury from car accident

Last ranked: 18th

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Houston Texans

Broken leg

Last ranked: 13th

32. Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars

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When Bortles and the Jaguars faced the Baltimore Ravens, the main concern was Baltimore’s formidable pass rush against a struggling offensive line.

Bortles came out focused, moving the Jaguars' offense effectively down the field for four first-half field goals. He ended up getting plummeted the rest of the way behind an offensive line made of straw. He was sacked eight times in the team's Week 15 loss.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ BAL	L 12-20	21	37	56.8	210	0	1

 

Season Average

30.3

Blake Bortles has been put through a true trial-by-fire scenario in his first year with the Jaguars. It certainly hasn’t been pretty, but we have seen flashes of athleticism, accuracy and arm strength.

Ill-advised turnovers and rookie decisions have hampered his ability to climb up the power rankings. It has also contributed to him being sacked 46 times in just 10 games.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	@ PHI	L 17-34	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
2	@ WSH	L 10-41	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
3	IND	L 17-44	14	24	58.3	223	2	2	27
4	@ SD	L 14-33	29	37	78.4	253	1	2	25
5	PIT	L 9-17	22	36	61.1	191	0	2	28
6	@ TEN	L 14-16	32	46	69.6	336	1	1	29
7	CLE	W 24-6	17	31	54.8	159	1	3	31
8	MIA	L 13-27	18	34	52.9	221	1	2	31
9	@ CIN	L 23-33	22	33	66.7	247	2	1	32
10	DAL	L 17-31	22	37	59.5	290	0	1	32
11	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	32
12	@ IND	L 3-23	15	27	55.6	146	0	1	32
13	NYG	W 25-24	21	35	60.0	194	1	0	31
14	HOU	L 13-27	20	39	51.3	205	1	1	32
15	@ BAL	L 12-20	21	37	56.8	210	0	1	32

 

Next Week's Outlook

Bortles is dealing with a mid-foot sprain and is questionable for the team's Week 16 matchup with the Titans on Thursday night, according to Ryan O’Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. If he doesn't play, Chad Henne should be his replacement.

The game is more or less a meaningless matchup for anyone with fantasy football implications.

31. Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Browns

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Hoyer failed to do enough to help the Browns win down the stretch, so they turned to Johnny Manziel. In Week 15, the Browns had a rematch against a Bengals defense that Ben Roethlisberger and Le'Veon Bell took apart a week earlier. The last time these two teams met, the Browns won 24-3 and Hoyer was the QB.  

Browns QB Johnny Manziel had a Total QBR of 1.0 on Sunday. It’s safe to say his NFL debut was an enormous letdown, providing ample fuel for the legions of Manziel haters out there. The Bengals piled up three sacks and another six hits on the rookie QB, taking advantage of his tendency to hold the ball too long.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
CIN	L 0-30	10	18	55.6	80	0	2

 

Season Average

31

Manziel does have a rushing TD from the Bills game, which has been his shining professional moment so far.

It’s hard to judge the QB at this point considering he hasn’t even thrown 30 passes in the NFL yet. Let's see what Week 16 shows us.  

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	@ PIT	L 27-30	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
2	NO	W 26-24	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	N/A
3	BAL	L 21-23	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
4	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
5	@ TEN	W 29-28	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
6	PIT	W 31-10	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
7	@ JAX	L 6-24	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
8	OAK	W 23-13	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
9	TB	W 22-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	@ CIN	W 24-3	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
11	HOU	L 7-23	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
12	@ ATL	W 26-24	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
13	@ BUF	L 10-26	5	8	62.5	63	0	0	N/A
14	IND	L 24-25	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
15	CIN	L 0-30	10	18	55.6	80	0	2	31

 

Next Week's Outlook

According to Coley Harvey of ESPN.com, the Bengals prevented Manziel from scrambling to his left. This could be the game plan for the Panthers in Week 16. They have a formidable front seven.

30. Tom Savage, Houston Texans

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The Colts-Texans matchup had plenty of playoff implications. The Texans had more at stake considering they could not afford to lose this game and maintain a realistic shot at a postseason berth—yet that is exactly what happened.  

Rookie Tom Savage, who had never thrown an NFL pass, took over when Ryan Fitzpatrick left the game with a broken leg. After completing his first throw, the fourth-round pick looked completely overwhelmed. He made a couple of nice deep throws but was mostly ineffective on any other complex throw. Savage finished 10 of 19 for 127 yards and had a costly INT to seal a very winnable game.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ IND	L 10-17	10	19	52.6	127	0	1

 

Season Average

30

Savage is just getting started, and he certainly has the size and arm strength to be successful in this league. But he entered the NFL with a tendency to be careless with his decision-making. This will have to improve.

Ideally, Savage should have been kept on the bench for his rookie season, but circumstances have thrown him into the lion’s den, at least for a moment.  

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	WSH	W 17-6	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
2	@ OAK	W 30-14	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
3	@ NYG	L 17-30	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
4	BUF	W 23-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
5	@ DAL	L 17-20	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
6	IND	L 28-33	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
7	@PITT	L 23-30	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
8	@ TEN	W 30-16	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
9	PHI	L 21-31	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
11	@ CLE	W 23-7	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
12	CIN	L 22-13	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
13	TEN	W 45-21	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
14	@ JAX	W 27-13	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
15	@ IND	L 10-17	10	19	52.6	127	0	1	30

 

Next Week's Outlook

Savage injured his knee and will not be available this week against Baltimore, coach Bill O'Brien announced Monday. Prepare to see either Case Keenum or Thad Lewis start the game—but don't expect much from Houston’s passing game against that relentless Ravens pass rush. 

29. Geno Smith, New York Jets

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Not many people were curious to know the outcome of two 2-11 teams duking it out other than trying to figure out next year’s draft order.

The Titans entered the game 30th in defense, which gave Smith a chance to look like a solid option in his audition for 2015. Though he didn’t blow the lid off with his performance, he did manage the second team victory of the season while avoiding any turnovers.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ TEN	W 16-11	16	28	57.1	179	1	0

 

Season Average

29.8

Smith has the look of a fringe starting quarterback at this point in his career. He has generated more negative plays than positive plays and gets flustered under pressure. This could be the result of the system and surrounding cast, but there’s really no way to know for sure. We will just have to take his struggles at face value.  

Smith’s 69.8 passer rating ranks last among all current starters with at least 100 snaps. Out of the 30 qualified QBs in the NFL, Smith ranks 29th in Total QBR (28.2).

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	28
1	OAK	W 19-14	23	28	82.1	221	1	1	23
2	@ GB	L 24-31	16	32	50	176	1	1	27
3	CHI	L 19-27	26	43	60.5	316	1	2	30
4	DET	L 17-24	17	33	51.5	209	1	1	32
5	@ SD	L 0-31	4	12	33.3	27	0	1	32
6	DEN	L 17-31	23	43	53.5	190	2	1	32
7	@ NE	L 25-27	20	34	58.8	226	1	0	32
8	BUF	L 23-43	2	8	25	5	0	3	N/A
9	@ KC	L 10-24	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	PIT	W 20-13	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
11	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
12	BUF	L 3-38	10	12	83.3	89	0	0	N/A
13	MIA	L 13-16	7	13	53.8	65	0	1	32
14	@ MIN	L 24-30	18	29	62.1	254	1	1	31
15	@ TEN	W 16-11	16	28	57.1	179	1	0	29

Next Week's Outlook

When the Jets and the Patriots squared off in October, Smith had one of his most promising performances. This week, it’s hard to see the Jets keeping this game close, unless their hatred runs deep enough to motivate them.

28. Josh McCown, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Josh McCown guided his struggling Buccaneers to another close defeat on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. He failed to complete even half of his pass attempts on the day and finished the game with just 154 yards through the air on 28 throws.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ CAR	L 17-19	13	28	46.4	154	1	1

 

Season Average

22.8

Over the last four weeks of action, McCown has amassed the lowest positional grade among QBs, according to Pro Football Focus.

On the season, McCown has completed just 56.8 percent of his passes.

Perhaps it’s time to turn to Mike Glennon to see what his future in this league can offer.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	13
1	CAR	L 14-20	22	35	62.9	183	2	2	18
2	STL	L 17-19	16	21	76.2	179	0	1	15
3	@ ATL	L 14-56	5	12	41.7	58	0	1	N/A
4	@ PIT	W 27-24	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
5	@ NO	L 31-37	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
6	BAL	L 17-48	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
7	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
8	MIN	L 13-19	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
9	@ CLE	L 17-22	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	ATL	L 17-27	27	43	62.8	301	2	2	26
11	@ WSH	W 27-7	15	23	65.2	288	2	0	23
12	@ CHI	L 13-21	25	48	52.1	341	1	2	23
13	CIN	L 13-14	15	29	51.7	190	0	1	29
14	@ DET	L 17-34	20	39	51.3	250	2	2	30
15	@ CAR	L 17-19	13	28	46.4	154	1	1	28

Next Week's Outlook

In terms of yardage, the Packers have the 23rd-ranked defense. They come to town this Sunday looking to crush a struggling Bucs team. There’s a chance Glennon will see action, but it likely won’t matter either way.

27. Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders

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The first time Kansas City and Oakland played, it was in the Black Hole—and the Raiders pulled off their first win of the season on a Thursday night.

This time around, Carr looked to pull off some similar magic and beat the Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City entered the game second in passing yards allowed (199) in the NFL, which suggested it would be difficult for the rookie to succeed. However, the Chiefs are not a team that has generated many interceptions (four).

Carr attempted a season-high 56 pass attempts but failed to complete half of his passes. He managed just 222 passing yards but did escape without throwing a pick for the fourth time in five games. Not bad for a rookie without a running game.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ KC	L 13-31	27	56	48.2	222	1	0

 

Season Average

29.4

Carr is nearing the 3,000-yard passing mark as a rookie, which is an impressive feat. His 5.48 yards-per-pass-attempt average ranks last among all QBs with at least 100 completions. Oh, and he's the commander of the 32nd-ranked offense in the NFL.  

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	31
1	@ NYJ	L 14-19	20	32	62.5	151	2	0	31
2	HOU	L 14-30	27	42	64.3	263	1	2	30
3	@ NE	L 9-16	21	34	61.8	174	0	1	31
4	MIA	L 14-38	16	25	64.0	146	1	1	31
5	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	29
6	SD	L 28-31	18	34	52.9	282	4	1	31
7	ARI	L 13-24	16	28	57.1	173	0	0	28
8	@ CLE	L 13-23	34	54	63.0	328	1	0	28
9	@ SEA	L 24-30	24	41	58.5	194	2	2	28
10	DEN	L 17-41	30	47	63.8	192	2	2	29
11	@ SD	L 6-13	16	34	47.1	172	0	0	30
12	KC	W 24-20	18	35	51.4	174	1	0	30
13	@ STL	L 0-52	24	39	61.5	173	0	2	30
14	SF	W 24-13	22	28	78.6	254	3	0	27
15	@ KC	L 13-31	27	56	48.2	222	1	0	27

 

Next Week's Outlook

On Sunday we will get to see just how poised Carr can be in the pocket against the most destructive pass rush in the NFL. The Bills need this win to stay alive in the playoff hunt.

26. Drew Stanton, Arizona Cardinals

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Stanton's Cardinals and the Rams battled on Thursday night in a critical matchup with playoff implications. 

The Rams had not allowed a point in the last eight quarters heading into the game. Moving the ball on that defense proved to be a difficult task.

Stanton was limited in practice in Week 15 after dealing with a sore knee and ankle, according to AZCardinals.com, and that might have contributed to him leaving the game early with a sprained knee. He went 12-of-20 passing for 109 yards before exiting.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT

 

Season Average

28.2

The Cardinals backup QB may not be flashy, but he has done enough to get the job done in Arizona—at least most of the time. Arizona is 5-3 when Stanton plays the majority of the snaps, despite him having the worst completion percentage of any qualified QB (55.0).

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	SD	W 18-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
2	@ NYG	W 25-14	14	29	48.3	167	0	0	N/A
3	SF	W 23-14	18	33	54.5	244	2	0	32
4	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	32
5	@ DEN	L 20-41	11	26	42.3	118	0	0	29
6	WSH	W 30-20	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
7	@ OAK	W 24-13	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
8	PHI	W 24-20	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
9	@ DAL	W 28-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	STL	W 31-14	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
11	DET	W 14-6	21	32	65.6	306	2	2	26
12	@ SEA	L 3-19	14	26	53.8	149	0	1	27
13	@ ATL	L 18-29	24	39	61.5	294	1	2	28
14	KC	W 17-14	15	30	50.0	239	1	0	26
15	@ STL	W 12-6	12	20	60.0	109	0	0	26

 

Next Week's Outlook

According to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com, Ryan Lindley will be the starting quarterback in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks. We can also expect to see rookie QB Logan Thomas in some specialty packages in this game.

The Seahawks have allowed only two passing TDs and have intercepted four passes in their last five games.

25. Shaun Hill, St. Louis Rams

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Shaun Hill took on the Cardinals on Thursday night in a battle of sloppy offense and good defense.

The Rams had been hot heading into the game but failed to play the role of the spoiler in front of a national audience.

Hill looked terrible in the final two drives for the Rams, which ultimately cost his team the win.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
ARI	L 6-12	20	39	51.3	229	0	1

 

Season Average

26.3

Hill has the look of a guy who has put no effort into his ability to move around a pocket. He is in poor football condition (judging by the look of his physique), and his production is suffering as a result in part. 

His 229 passing yards that netted just six points on the day were the most he has thrown for all year.   

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	32
1	MIN	L 6-34	8	13	61.5	81	0	1	N/A
2	@ TB	W 19-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
3	DAL	L 31-34	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
4	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
5	@ PHI	L 28-34	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
6	SF	L 17-31	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
7	SEA	W 28-26	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
8	@ KC	L 7-34	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
9	@ SF	W 13-10	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	@ AZ	L 14-31	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
11	DEN	W 22-7	20	29	69.0	220	1	0	24
12	@ SD	L 24-27	18	35	51.4	198	1	2	28
13	OAK	W 52-0	13	22	59.1	183	2	0	25
14	@ WSH	W 24-0	16	22	72.7	213	2	0	24
15	ARI	L 6-12	20	39	51.3	229	0	1	25

 

Next Week's Outlook

Hill may be able to generate some passing yards against the Giants this Sunday. New York is ranked 26th on defense and 28th in yards per play allowed.

With the Rams at home, Hill has a fighting chance to take down Eli Manning.

24. Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins

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Against the Giants on Sunday, Robert Griffin III looked far more decisive than we'd previously seen from him and even showed glimpses of the athleticism that mesmerized us all not long ago.  

Despite throwing for 236 yards and a touchdown pass, Griffin was sacked seven times and fumbled on three occasions. His offense managed only 13 points on the day.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ NYG	L 13-24	18	27	66.7	236	1	0

 

Season Average

22.6

RG3 is second in the NFL with a 69.3 completion percentage, and he averages 7.5 yards per pass. However, his Total QBR (25.5) is lower than Kyle Orton, Zach Mettenberger and Geno Smith's.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	26
1	@ HOU	L 6-17	29	37	78.4	267	0	0	22
2	JAX	W 41-10	2	3	66.7	37	0	0	N/A
3	@ PHI	L 34-37	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
4	NYG	L 14-45	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
5	SEA	L 17-27	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
6	@ ARI	L 20-30	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
7	TEN	W 19-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
8	@ DAL	W 20-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
9	@ MIN	L 26-29	18	28	64.3	251	1	1	20
10	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	20
11	TB	L 7-27	23	32	71.9	207	1	2	22
12	@ SF	L 13-17	11	19	57.9	106	0	0	24
13	@ IND	L 27-49	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
14	STL	L 0-24	3	4	75.0	33	0	0	N/A
15	@ NYG	L 13-24	18	27	66.7	236	1	0	24

 

Next Week's Outlook

With Colt McCoy now on injured reserve, it looks as though RG3 will finish out what has been a miserable year for the entire organization. This Saturday the Redskins take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a game they lost 37-34 in September.

Philly cornerback Bradley Fletcher has allowed nine touchdown passes this season, per Pro Football Focus, the most in the NFL. RG3 would be wise to find his matchup and exploit it.

23. Kyle Orton, Buffalo Bills

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In a must-win scenario, the Bills faced the red-hot Green Bay Packers in Week 15.

Buffalo’s defense was good enough to buoy the team to a huge victory even though Orton completed a season-low 51.9 percent of his passes and failed to throw a TD pass.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
GB	W 21-13	14	27	51.9	158	0	1

 

Season Average

23

Over the last two weeks, Kyle Orton has graded the lowest among all QBs on Pro Football Focus. Over the last five weeks, only Brian Hoyer has recorded a lower grade.

Orton now has five picks and two TD passes in his last three contests.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	@ CHI	W 23-20	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
2	MIA	W 29-10	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
3	SD	L 10-22	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
4	@ HOU	L 17-23	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
5	@ DET	W 17-14	30	43	69.8	308	1	1	24
6	NE	L 22-37	24	38	63.2	299	2	1	25
7	MIN	W 17-16	31	43	72.1	283	2	1	25
8	@ NYJ	W 43-23	10	17	58.8	238	4	0	22
9	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	19
10	KC	L 13-17	29	48	60.4	259	1	0	23
11	@ MIA	L 9-22	22	39	56.4	193	0	0	25
12	NYJ	W 38-3	24	32	75	230	2	0	19
13	CLE	W 26-10	17	31	54.8	190	1	2	23
14	@ DEN	L 17-24	38	57	66.7	355	1	2	25
15	GB	W 21-13	14	27	51.9	158	0	1	23

Next Week's Outlook

Orton should feel pretty comfortable in the pocket all day against the Raiders, as Oakland ranks 30th in the league with just 19 sacks on the season. When it comes to INTs, it ranks 27th with seven picks all year.

22. Charlie Whitehurst, Tennessee Titans

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With Jake Locker going down to injury in the game against the Titans, Charlie Whitehurst was called upon to win the game. Instead, he completed just 41.7 percent of his passes and managed 11 points on the scoreboard in the loss.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
NYJ	L 11-16	10	24	41.7	203	0	0

 

Season Average

26.2

Whitehurst's completion percentage of 56.6 would rank among the worst in the league if he qualified. With that said, no starting QB ranked lower than him has a higher passer rating or yards per pass (7.9).

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	@ KC	W 26-10	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
2	DAL	L 10-26	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
3	@ CIN	L 7-33	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
4	@ IND	L 17-41	12	23	52.2	177	1	1	30
5	CLE	L 28-29	13	21	61.9	194	2	0	27
6	JAX	W 16-14	17	28	60.7	233	0	0	26
7	@ WSH	L 17-19	17	26	65.4	160	2	1	26
8	HOU	L 16-30	6	12	50.0	91	1	2	N/A
9	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	@ BAL	L 7-21	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
11	@ PIT	L 24-27	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
12	@ PHI	L 24-43	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
13	@ HOU	L 21-45	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
14	NYG	L 7-36	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
15	NYJ	L 11-16	10	24	41.7	203	0	0	22

 

Next Week's Outlook

This Thursday night, the Titans will take on the Jaguars in a battle of 2-12 teams. Isn’t this exciting? The Titans won their earlier matchup 16-14 in October.

21. Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia Eagles

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Sunday Night Football featured an exciting rivalry game between the Eagles and the Cowboys. The last time these two had squared off, the Eagles won 33-10.

Sanchez hoped to wash the bad taste out of his mouth from the loss against the Seahawks, while the Cowboys were seeking both revenge and a playoff spot.

This was a great chance for Sanchez to prove he should remain ahead of Nick Foles as the Eagles QB, but his frantic play, poor decision-making and lack of production overall seemed to have an opposite effect.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
DAL	L 27-38	17	28	60.7	252	0	2

 

Season Average

23.3

It seems the more opportunities Sanchez gets to play, the more he resembles the version of himself that got ran out of the Big Apple.

His 7.86 yards-per-pass-attempt average is ranked eighth among QBs with at least 100 completions on the season.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	JAX	W 34-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
2	@ IND	W 30-27	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
3	WSH	W 37-34	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
4	@ SF	L 21-26	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
5	STL	W 34-28	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
6	NYG	W 27-0	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
7	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
8	@ ARI	L 24-20	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
9	@ HOU	W 31-21	15	22	68.2	202	2	2	24
10	CAR	W 45-21	20	37	54.0	332	2	0	24
11	@ GB	L 20-53	26	44	59.1	346	2	2	27
12	TEN	W 43-24	30	43	69.8	307	1	2	22
13	@ DAL	W 33-10	20	29	69.0	217	1	0	22
14	SEA	L 14-24	10	20	50.0	96	2	1	23
15	DAL	L 27-38	17	28	60.7	252	0	2	21

 

Next Week's Outlook

It looks like Nick Foles will once again not be the starter for the Week 16 matchup against the Washington Redskins on Saturday. If Sanchez doesn't play better this week, he could be put on the bench even before Foles gets healthy.

20. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers

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What better time for the 49ers to play the stingiest pass defense in the NFL than in Week 15 as they were coming off a disappointing loss to the Raiders. The Seahawks were allowing 190 passing yards per game entering the week.

Kaepernick and the 49ers had generated only 49 points in the last four games combined. During that time, Kap had thrown three TD passes and five interceptions.

Kaepernick looked sharp early in the game, giving fans hope that he would finally play well against the Seahawks. The second half was another story, however, as injuries played a major role on a 49ers offense that was eventually rendered ineffective in all phases of attack.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ SEA	L 7-17	11	19	57.9	141	0	0

 

Season Average

15.4

For a mobile QB, Colin Kaepernick sure is horrendous at escaping pressure. So far this season he has been sacked a league-high 49 times. Much of that can be chalked up to indecision, holding the ball too long and poor scheming on offense.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	16
1	@ DAL	W 28-17	16	23	69.6	201	2	0	8
2	CHI	L 20-28	21	34	61.8	248	1	3	13
3	@ AZ	L 14-23	29	37	78.4	245	1	0	12
4	PHI	W 26-21	17	30	56.7	218	2	1	11
5	KC	W 22-17	14	26	53.8	201	1	0	14
6	@ STL	W 31-17	22	36	61.1	343	3	0	15
7	@ DEN	L 17-42	24	39	61.5	263	1	1	14
8	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	14
9	STL	L 10-13	22	33	66.7	237	1	0	21
10	@ NO	W 27-24	14	32	43.8	210	1	0	17
11	@ NYG	W 16-10	15	29	51.7	193	1	0	15
12	WSH	W 17-13	20	29	69.0	256	1	1	15
13	SEA	L 3-19	16	29	55.2	121	0	2	19
14	@ OAK	L 13-24	18	33	54.5	174	1	2	22
15	@ SEA	L 7-17	11	19	57.9	141	0	0	20

  

Next Week's Outlook

The 49ers are currently out of the playoffs, which puts them in unfamiliar territory. This makes trying to figure out how they will perform against the Chargers on Saturday unpredictable. Kaepernick needs to prove that he can play QB in the NFL when his legs and the running game are not available to bail him out.

19. Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears

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When Jay Cutler took on Drew Brees on Monday Night Football, it was a battle between two 5-8 teams. Cutler should’ve been excited to face the 31st-ranked defense in the league, but unfortunately he made them look like a team of Pro Bowlers.

The winner of this game, as it usually goes, was the QB who made the fewest mistakes. Cutler threw three INTs in the loss and endured a series of boos from the crowd.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
NO	L 15-31	17	31	54.8	194	2	3

 

Season Average

16.6

Cutler has a Total QBR of 55, which ranks 19th among qualified QBs. His 18 INTs on the season are the most in the NFL. He also is tied for the most fumbles lost (six) among QBs.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	15
1	BUF	L 20-23	34	49	69.4	349	2	2	14
2	@ SF	W 28-20	23	34	67.6	176	4	0	12
3	@ NYJ	W 27-19	23	38	60.5	225	2	0	14
4	G B	L 17-38	22	34	64.7	256	2	2	17
5	@ CAR	L 24-31	28	36	77.8	289	2	2	15
6	@ ATL	W 27-13	26	38	68.4	381	1	0	14
7	MIA	L 14-27	21	34	61.8	190	1	1	15
8	@ NE	L 23-51	20	30	66.7	227	3	1	18
9	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	16
10	@ GB	L 14-55	22	37	59.5	272	1	2	22
11	MIN	W 21-13	31	43	72.1	330	3	2	17
12	TB	W 21-13	17	27	63.0	130	1	0	18
13	@ DET	L 17-34	31	48	64.6	280	2	2	21
14	DAL	L 28-41	32	46	69.6	341	2	1	19
15	NO	L 15-31	17	31	54.8	194	2	3	19

 

Next Week's Outlook

In November, the Lions trounced the Bears 34-17. Cutler has struggled for most of this season but could regain the faith of the Bears’ faithful if he plays well against the second-ranked defense in the NFL. 

Update:

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bears will be benching Jay Cutler in favor of backup Jimmy Clausen for this Sunday's game.  

18. Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota Vikings

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Bridgewater looked to put up solid numbers against the Lions defense, which served as a great early test in his career. The Lions have been wonderful at making great QBs look bad this year. They were ranked fifth in the league in opposing passer rating. 

After starting out impressively and building a two-touchdown lead, Bridgewater threw two interceptions in the second quarter and was shut out after halftime.

With that said, he finished the day with 315 yards through the air while completing 75.6 percent of his passes against one of the most disciplined secondaries in the NFL.  

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ DET	L 14-16	31	41	75.6	315	1	2

 

Season Average

25.9

Bridgewater is sliding up the charts and showing everyone why he was such a highly touted prospect coming out of Louisville. He has already racked up three games with at least 300 passing yards and has completed over 70 percent of his passes the last three weeks.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	@ STL	W 34-6	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
2	NE	L 7-30	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
3	@ NO	L 9-20	12	20	60.0	150	0	0	28
4	ATL	W 41-28	19	30	63.3	317	0	0	23
5	@ GB	L 10-42	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
6	DET	L 3-17	23	37	62.2	188	0	3	30
7	@ BUF	L 16-17	15	26	57.7	157	1	2	30
8	@ TB	W 19-13	24	42	57.1	241	1	0	30
9	WSH	W 29-26	26	42	61.9	268	1	0	27
10	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	27
11	@ CHI	L 13-21	18	28	64.3	158	1	1	28
12	GB	L 21-24	21	37	56.8	210	2	1	25
13	CAR	W 31-13	15	21	71.4	138	2	0	24
14	NYJ	W 30-24	19	27	70.4	309	2	1	21
15	@ DET	L 14-16	31	41	75.6	315	1	2	18

 

Next Week's Outlook

This Sunday, the rookie will face perhaps his greatest challenge of the season when he heads to Miami to face the seventh-ranked defense in the NFL.

17. Derek Anderson, Carolina Panthers

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Newton missed Week 15’s contest after he sustained two transverse process fractures from a car accident earlier in the week, according to Pro Football Talk.

As a consequence, backup QB Derek Anderson got the start against the Bucs and increased his 2014 record to 2-0—both wins coming against the same team.

Against Tampa Bay, Anderson made several impressive throws to go with the occasional misfire. However, he avoided any picks and helped two of his targets (Kelvin Benjamin, Greg Olsen) to gain more than 100 receiving yards.  

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
TB	W 19-17	25	40	62.5	277	1	0

 

Season Average

23.5

Anderson has seen action in five games this season and has thrown five TD passes to no INTs. He has completed 67 percent of his passes with a small sample size of work.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
1	@ TB	W 20-14	24	34	70.6	230	2	0	30
2	DET	W 24-7	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
3	PIT	L 19-37	5	6	83.3	80	1	0	N/A
4	@ BAL	L 10-38	6	9	66.7	71	0	0	N/A
5	CHI	W 31-24	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
6	@ CIN	Tie 37-37	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
7	@ GB	L 17-38	5	8	62.5	43	1	0	N/A
8	SEA	L 9-13	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
9	NO	L 10-28	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	@ PHI	L 21-45	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
11	ATL	L 17-19	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
12	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
13	@ MIN	L 13-31	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
14	@ NO	W 41-10	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
15	TB	W 19-17	25	40	62.5	277	1	0	17

 

Next Week's Outlook

Cam Newton will only start in Week 16 against the Browns if the team is convinced he can protect himself during the game. "I don't want to put a guy out there that can't protect himself," head coach Ron Rivera said, via Joseph Person of The Charlotte Observer.

Anderson has done a fine job in Newton’s absence, but a matchup between Newton and Johnny Manziel certainly has more entertainment value.

16. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals

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When Dalton headed to Cleveland to face the Browns, all eyes were on Johnny Manziel, who was making his first start. The real test, however, was if Dalton could have more success against a defense that handed him the worst game of the season in Week 10. 

Dalton rebounded from that poor performance with a subtle improvement by passing for just 117 yards, at just 4.9 yards per attempt and no passing TDs. Luckily, the running game dominated and the defense shut out the Browns.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ CLE	W 30-0	14	24	58.3	117	0	1

 

Season Average

14.2

Surprisingly, Dalton is second among QBs with four rushing TDs on the season. His passing numbers across the board are pretty average, which is exactly where Dalton is currently ranked. Dalton likely would have dropped further in the rankings had there not been so many QBs to miss time this week.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10
1	@ BAL	W 23-16	25	38	65.8	301	1	0	11
2	ATL	W 24-10	15	23	65.2	252	1	0	9
3	TEN	W 33-7	15	23	65.2	169	0	1	10
4	Bye	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13
5	@ NE	L 17-43	15	24	62.5	204	2	0	13
6	CAR	Tie 37-37	33	43	76.7	323	2	2	12
7	@ IND	L 0-27	18	38	47.4	126	0	0	16
8	BAL	W 27-24	21	28	75.0	266	0	1	16
9	JAX	W 33-23	19	31	61.3	233	2	2	14
10	CLE	L 3-24	10	33	30.3	86	0	3	25
11	@ NO	W 27-10	16	22	72.7	220	3	0	14
12	@ HOU	W 22-13	24	35	68.6	233	1	1	16
13	@ TB	W 14-13	19	27	70.4	176	1	3	17
14	PIT	L 21-42	21	29	72.4	302	2	0	15
15	@ CLE	W 30-0	14	24	58.3	117	0	1	16

 

Next Week's Outlook

Monday Night Football will feature the Broncos heading to Cincinnati to take on Andy Dalton and the Bengals.

Dalton has struggled in prime-time matchups and Denver’s defense has played incredibly. Denver leads the league in pass yards per attempt allowed with an average of 6.1.

15. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions

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Matthew Stafford got to play under the roof against the 12th-ranked defense in the NFL. The Vikings held the Lions to 17 points the last time the two teams met, even though Bridgewater threw three picks. This time Minnesota held them to 16 points, but the Lions still found a way to win.

Despite throwing for more than 700 yards in the last two games, Stafford had a poor first half and was held to just 153 yards through the air. Fortunately for the fans in Motor City, that was just enough for the win.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
MIN	W 16-14	17	28	60.7	153	1	0

 

Season Average

16.7

Stafford is relying on his elite receivers and has been putting up some impressive numbers over the last few weeks. 

Stafford and Co. have won their last three games. The strong-armed gunslinger avoided throwing a single INT during that stretch of success while putting up six TD passes and leading the offense to 84 points. 

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	17
1	NYG	W 35-14	22	32	68.8	346	2	0	9
2	@ CAR	L 7-24	27	48	56.2	291	1	1	14
3	GB	W 19-7	22	34	64.7	246	0	2	16
4	@ NYJ	W 24-17	24	34	70.6	293	2	0	12
5	BUF	L 14-17	18	31	58.1	221	1	1	16
6	@ MIN	W 17-3	19	33	57.6	185	1	0	18
7	NO	W 24-23	27	40	67.5	299	2	2	21
8	@ ATL	W 22-21	24	47	51.1	325	2	1	20
9	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	18
10	MIA	W 20-16	25	40	62.5	280	2	1	18
11	@ ARI	L 6-14	18	30	60.0	183	0	1	19
12	@ NE	L 9-34	18	46	39.1	264	0	1	20
13	CHI	W 34-17	34	45	75.6	390	2	0	18
14	TB	W 34-17	26	34	76.5	311	3	0	16
15	MIN	W 16-14	17	28	60.7	153	1	0	15

 

Next Week's Outlook

The Bears have been terrible on defense this year and are currently ranked 30th in the league. Stafford has been inconsistent this season, but a matchup against Chicago could provide just the remedy.

14. Eli Manning, New York Giants

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Week 15 presented an underrated challenge for the Giants and Manning as they hosted the Redskins. The last time these two teams met, Manning torched the Redskins for 45 points. This game, however, was a different story.

Manning played well in the contest, avoiding an INT while completing 67.6 percent of his passes. The Giants won the game, thanks in large part to the impressive play of Manning and rookie WR Odell Beckham Jr., who had 12 catches for 143 yards and three TDs.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
WSH	W 24-13	23	34	67.6	250	3	0

 

Season Average

17.1

The veteran passer has done well adjusting to a new offense and deserves credit for significantly reducing his propensity to turn the ball over. Manning has only three games all season with multiple INTs. Has eight TD passes and two INTs over his last four games. 

Over the season, Manning has gone from 28th overall in the QB rankings to 12th in Weeks 8 and 10. Unfortunately, his improved play has not been reflected in the Giants' success this season.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	27
1	@ DET	L 14-35	18	33	54.5	163	1	2	28
2	ARI	L 14-25	26	39	66.7	277	2	2	26
3	HOU	W 30-17	21	28	75.0	234	2	0	23
4	@ WAS	W 45-14	28	39	71.8	300	4	1	15
5	ATL	W 30-20	19	30	63.3	200	2	0	11
6	@ PHI	L 0-27	13	23	56.5	151	0	0	16
7	@ DAL	L 21-31	21	33	63.6	248	3	0	13
8	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12
9	IND	L 24-40	27	52	51.9	359	2	0	13
10	@ SEA	L 17-38	29	44	65.9	283	1	1	12
11	SF	L 10-16	22	45	48.9	280	1	5	16
12	DAL	L 28-31	29	40	72.5	338	3	1	14
13	@ JAX	L 24-25	24	34	70.6	247	1	0	16
14	@ TEN	W 36-7	26	42	61.9	260	1	1	17
15	WSH	W 24-13	23	34	67.6	250	3	0	14

 

Next Week's Outlook

Manning heads to St. Louis for a Week 16 battle. The Rams have the 11th-ranked defense and are tied for 10th in sacks (36).

We should probably expect another outstanding performance from the rookie Beckham.

13. Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

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Alex Smith and Co. played host to the Raiders as they prepared to avenge their 24-20 loss in November. Smith played well in their last meeting but still came up short.

This time around, Smith racked up a season-high 297 passing yards to go with two passing TDs and zero picks in the 31-13 stomping of their division rivals. This performance was definitely one of his best of the season.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
OAK	W 31-13	18	30	60.0	297	2	0

 

Season Average

16.4

We’re entering Week 16 of the NFL season and yet Kansas City is still the only team in the NFL without a scoring strike to a wide receiver. 

Even though it seems like the Chiefs have struggled in the passing game, Smith is on the verge of passing for 3,000 yards for just the third time in his career.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	19
1	TEN	L 10-26	19	35	54.3	202	1	3	24
2	@ DEN	L 17-24	26	42	61.9	255	0	0	22
3	@ MIA	W 34-15	19	25	76.0	186	3	0	18
4	NE	W 41-14	20	26	76.9	248	3	0	16
5	@ SF	L 17-22	17	31	54.8	175	2	1	17
6	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	20
7	@ SD	W 23-20	19	28	67.9	221	1	0	20
8	STL	W 34-7	24	28	85.7	226	0	0	17
9	NYJ	W 24-10	21	31	67.7	199	2	0	11
10	@ BUF	W 17-13	17	29	58.6	177	0	0	13
11	SEA	W 24-20	11	16	68.8	108	0	0	12
12	@ OAK	L 20-24	20	36	55.6	234	2	0	13
13	DEN	L 16-29	15	23	65.2	153	2	1	13
14	@ ARI	L 14-17	26	39	66.7	293	1	1	14
15	OAK	W 31-13	18	30	60.0	297	2	0	13

 

Next Week's Outlook

Alex Smith must put points on the board at a rapid rate against Pittsburgh and its No. 1-ranked offense.

Look for Smith to hook up with tight end Travis Kelce early and often.  

12. Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins

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Tannehill and the Dolphins headed north to battle for their playoff lives against the division-leading Patriots. These two teams squared off in Week 1 and the Dolphins pulled off the major upset.

Tannehill played great for most of the game, but a few bad throws and an ineffective second half cost Miami. Despite throwing for 346 passing yards, Tannehill and the Dolphins managed to score only 13 points.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ NE	L 13-41	29	47	61.7	346	1	2

 

Season Average

15.7

Tannehill is the highest-rated QB on this list averaging less than 7.0 yards per pass attempt. 

For Tannehill to move past Russell Wilson in the rankings, he will need to play outstanding for the remainder of the season and hope that Wilson struggles.

Among qualified QBs, Tannehill is ranked sixth in completion percentage (66.3), but his yards-per-pass-attempt average (6.73) ranks 30th out of 34 QBs.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	18
1	NE	W 33-20	18	32	56.3	178	2	1	19
2	@ BUF	L 10-29	31	49	63.3	241	1	1	19
3	KC	L 15-34	21	43	48.8	205	1	0	22
4	@ OAK	W 38-14	23	31	74.2	278	2	1	19
5	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	18
6	GB	L 24-27	20	31	64.5	244	2	2	22
7	@ CHI	W 27-14	25	32	78.1	277	2	0	17
8	@ JAX	W 27-13	16	29	55.2	196	1	1	19
9	SD	W 37-0	24	34	70.6	288	3	0	10
10	@ DET	L 16-20	27	38	71.1	207	1	1	11
11	BUF	W 22-9	26	34	76.5	240	2	0	11
12	@ DEN	L 36-39	26	36	72.2	228	3	1	11
13	@ NYJ	W 16-13	25	35	71.4	235	0	1	11
14	BAL	L 13-28	23	33	69.7	227	1	0	12
15	@ NE	L 13-41	29	47	61.7	346	1	2	12

 

Next Week's Outlook

Tannehill plays host to the 6-8 Vikings this Sunday. Minnesota has a formidable defense and a rookie QB playing pretty impressively.

If Tannehill can complete some deep throws, Miami has a good chance of winning the game and keeping its playoffs hopes alive.

11. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

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On Sunday, the Seahawks looked to continue their tear down the final stretch of the regular season with a rematch against the 49ers. This game was critical for the Seahawks, who were still looking to land a playoff spot and maybe steal the division.

Wilson didn’t play that well, but Seattle's defense did enough to etch out a victory.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
SF	W 17-7	12	24	50.0	168	1	1

 

Season Average

7.4

Wilson leads all QBs with an average of 53.9 rushing yards per game to go with a league-leading five rushing TDs.

However, he played in seven games this year where he was held to under 200 yards passing. That seems alarming, but his legs and decision-making have been a great supplement to a less-than-stellar passing game.

With that said, he has still managed to drop out of the top 10 in the power rankings. His current ranking is the worst of the season thus far.

Wilson remains just one of two QBs to have played in every game without losing a fumble.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
1	GB	W 36-16	19	28	67.9	191	2	0	3
2	@ SD	L 21-30	17	25	68	202	2	0	2
3	DEN	W 26-20	24	34	70.6	258	2	1	4
4	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	7
5	@ WSH	W 27-17	18	24	75	201	2	0	5
6	DAL	L 23-30	14	28	50.0	126	0	1	10
7	@ STL	L 26-28	23	36	63.9	313	2	0	8
8	@ CAR	W 13-9	20	32	62.5	199	1	1	9
9	OAK	W 30-24	17	35	48.6	179	0	0	8
10	NYG	W 38-17	10	17	58.8	172	0	2	10
11	@ KC	L 20-24	20	32	62.5	178	2	0	10
12	ARI	W 19-3	17	22	77.3	211	1	0	9
13	@ SF	W 19-3	15	22	68.2	236	1	0	9
14	@ PHI	W 24-14	22	37	59.5	263	2	0	10
15	SF	W 17-7	12	24	50.0	168	1	1	11

 

Next Week's Outlook

Wilson is likely to struggle finding open receivers against a talented Cardinals secondary. If so, Wilson will use his legs to create offense.

10. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

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10

Against the Steelers, Ryan was in a good position for success airing it out in the dome.

Pittsburgh was ranked 29th in average passing yards per play (8.0), and Ryan took advantage of it. Without his most dangerous weapon (Julio Jones) being healthy, Ryan managed to complete 70.3 percent of his passes for 310 yards, two TDs and just one INT.

In the end, those numbers were not enough, as the Falcons fell to 5-9.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
PIT	L 20-27	26	37	70.3	310	2	1

 

Season Average

9.3

Ryan’s power ranking average on the season is 9.3. He is currently ranked 10th, and this seems to be right where Atlanta’s QB belongs at this stage in his career. 

Ryan's range in the rankings has been from ninth to 11th since Week 5. 

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	14
1	NO	W 37-34	31	43	72.1	448	3	0	4
2	@ CIN	L 10-24	24	44	54.5	231	1	3	7
3	TB	W 56-14	21	24	87.5	286	3	0	5
4	@ MIN	L 28-41	25	41	61.0	298	3	2	8
5	@ NYG	L 20-30	29	45	64.4	316	1	1	11
6	CHI	L 13-27	19	37	51.4	271	1	1	11
7	@ BAL	L 7-29	29	44	65.9	228	1	0	12
8	DET	L 21-22	20	27	74.1	228	2	1	11
9	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9
10	@ TB	W 27-17	20	31	64.5	219	1	0	9
11	@ CAR	W 19-17	31	45	68.9	268	1	0	9
12	CLE	L 24-26	27	43	62.8	273	2	1	10
13	ARI	W 29-18	30	41	73.2	361	2	1	10
14	@ GB	L 37-43	24	39	61.5	375	4	1	9
15	PIT	L 20-27	26	37	70.3	310	2	1	10

 

Next Week's Outlook

On Sunday, the Falcons head to New Orleans for a critical showdown and a last chance to take the division, despite a 5-9 record. The Saints defense has been vulnerable all season, ranking 31st overall.

9. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens

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Flacco and the Ravens hosted the Jaguars at home last Sunday. Jacksonville has one of the worst defenses and offenses in the league, while the Ravens needed this win to stay in position to make the playoffs.

The Ravens got off to a slow start, but they cruised in the second half. Flacco avoided any picks in the game while completing 66.7 percent of his passes.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
JAX	W 20-12	20	30	66.7	221	1	0

 

Season Average

15.7

After ending Week 1 ranked 27th overall on the power rankings, Joe Flacco has steadily ascended upward while enjoying perhaps the best regular season of his career.

Over the last four weeks, he has amassed the highest positional grade among NFL QBs, according to Pro Football Focus. During that time he's thrown six TD passes and just one INT.

Flacco is ranked fifth among qualified QBs with a Total QBR of 74.3.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	23
1	CIN	L 16-23	35	62	56.5	345	1	1	27
2	PIT	W 26-6	21	29	72.4	166	2	0	20
3	@ CLE	W 23-21	19	31	61.3	217	1	1	20
4	CAR	W 38-10	22	31	71.0	327	3	0	18
5	@ IND	L 13-20	22	38	57.9	235	0	1	19
6	@ TB	W 48-17	21	29	72.4	306	5	0	13
7	ATL	W 29-7	16	25	64.0	258	2	2	10
8	@ CIN	L 24-27	17	34	50.0	195	0	2	15
9	@ PIT	L 23-43	30	45	66.7	303	2	1	15
10	TEN	W 21-7	16	27	59.3	169	1	0	15
11	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	13
12	@ NO	W 34-27	18	24	75	243	1	0	12
13	SD	L 33-34	19	31	61.3	225	2	0	12
14	@ MIA	W 28-13	25	33	75.8	269	2	1	11
15	JAX	W 20-12	20	30	66.7	221	1	0	9

 

Next Week's Outlook

Flacco faces a tough challenge against the J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans. Few QBs have played as well as Flacco has as of late. A win this weekend would put Baltimore in great position for a postseason berth.

8. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

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Rivers sought revenge against the Broncos, who beat the Chargers 35-21 in October. Last Sunday the Chargers had a chance to even the score in San Diego but fell short.

The veteran QB didn’t play well, tossing at least two INTs in a game for the third time all season. He also completed less than 60 percent of his passes for only the fourth time. San Diego was held to just 10 points on the day.

The loss severly hurt San Diego's playoff chances. 

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
DEN	L 10-22	24	41	58.5	232	1	2

 

Season Average

4.4

Rivers has been one of the most impressive quarterbacks of the year. He even found his way to the top of the power rankings for two weeks. His 4.4 season average is one of the best in the league.

Rivers is currently tied for his lowest ranking of the season.  

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
1	@ AZ	L 17-18	21	36	58.3	238	1	1	5
2	SEA	W 30-21	28	37	75.7	284	3	0	4
3	@ BUF	W 22-10	18	25	72.0	256	2	0	2
4	JAX	W 33-14	29	39	74.4	377	3	0	2
5	NYJ	W 31-0	20	28	71.4	288	3	1	1
6	@ OAK	W 31-28	22	34	64.7	313	3	0	1
7	KC	L 20-23	17	31	54.8	205	2	1	3
8	@ DEN	L 21-35	30	41	73.2	252	3	2	3
9	@ MIA	L 0-37	12	23	52.2	138	0	3	5
10	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
11	OAK	W 13-6	22	34	64.7	193	1	0	7
12	STL	W 27-24	29	35	82.9	291	1	1	8
13	@ BAL	W 34-33	34	45	75.6	383	3	1	5
14	NE	L 14-23	20	33	60.6	189	1	1	7
15	DEN	L 10-22	24	41	58.5	232	1	2	8

 

Next Week's Outlook

The last time Rivers was ranked eighth in the power rankings, he responded with one of his best games of the season against the Ravens. This time he looks to fight back against the 49ers in San Francisco.

WR Keenan Allen is battling an ankle injury and could miss the game. This could really limit the Chargers’ passing game. The 49ers are allowing just 6.7 yards per pass, good enough for eighth best in the league.

7. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

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Romo and the Cowboys geared up for a rematch with their division rivals in Philadelphia. Both teams entered the game 9-4, and the prize for the winner was sole possession of first place in the division. Romo had one of his worst games of the season last time these two teams played. However, this outcome was different.

Romo completed an impressive 71 percent of his passes and threw three beautiful TD passes to Dez Bryant to win the game 38-27.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ PHI	W 38-27	22	31	71.0	265	3	0

 

Season Average

8.9

Romo is playing sensational football on the road in the last five games. During that stretch he has a 5-0 record, completing 71.8 percent of his passes to go with 15 TDs, zero INTs and a 133.6 passer rating.

For the season, his 110.4 passer rating is second only behind Aaron Rodgers.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8
1	SF	L 17-28	23	37	62.2	281	1	3	15
2	@ TEN	W 26-10	19	29	65.5	176	1	0	16
3	@ SL	W 34-31	18	23	78.3	217	2	1	13
4	NO	W 38-17	22	29	75.9	262	3	0	9
5	HOU	W 20-17	28	41	68.3	324	2	1	8
6	@ SEA	W 30-23	21	32	65.6	250	2	0	7
7	NYG	W 31-21	17	23	73.9	279	3	1	5
8	WSH	L 17-20	17	28	60.7	209	1	0	8
9	ARI	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	N/A
10	@ JAX	W 31-17	20	27	74.1	246	3	0	8
11	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8
12	@ NYG	W 31-28	18	26	69.2	275	4	0	6
13	PHI	L 10-33	18	29	62.1	199	0	2	8
14	@ CHI	W 41-28	21	26	80.8	205	3	0	8
15	@ PHI	W 38-27	22	31	71.0	265	3	0	7

 

Next Week's Outlook

Romo will need to put up a masterful performance on Sunday to beat the Colts. DeMarco Murray had surgery on a broken hand this week and will be limited at best. This should put extra pressure on Dallas’ passing game.

6. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts

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The Colts played the Houston Texans for the second time this season. Last time the two teams played, it was a close game, and Luck found a way to edge the Texans. Per usual, he needed to be careful not to fall into the arms of J.J. Watt, who is unquestionably the most disruptive defender in the NFL.

Luck displayed inconsistency for the second straight week in one of his poorest performance of the season. Luck completed just 18 of 34 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns. However, the Colts still won the game and clinched the division title.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
HOU	W 17-10	18	34	52.9	187	2	1

 

Season Average

6.4

In addition to all the impressive stats Luck has racked up this season, the Indy receivers also lead the league in dropped passes (36), per Pro Football Focus.

Luck is leading the league in both passing yards and TDs this season. His Colts have scored over 40 points on four occasions, despite not having a running game or a reliable offensive line. That speaks to the way this young QB can dominate when he is on his game.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10
1	@ DEN	L 24-31	35	53	66.0	370	2	2	10
2	PHI	L 27-30	20	34	58.8	172	3	1	11
3	@ JAX	W 44-17	31	39	79.5	370	4	0	6
4	TEN	W 41-17	29	41	70.7	393	4	1	3
5	BAL	W 20-13	32	49	65.3	312	1	2	4
6	@ HOU	W 33-28	25	44	56.8	370	3	1	4
7	CIN	W 27-0	27	42	64.3	344	2	0	4
8	@ PIT	L 34-51	26	45	57.8	400	3	2	6
9	@ NYG	W 40-24	25	46	54.4	354	4	0	7
10	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
11	NE	L 20-42	23	39	59.0	303	2	1	6
12	JAX	W 23-3	21	32	65.6	253	1	0	7
13	WSH	W 49-27	19	27	70.4	370	5	1	6
14	@ CLE	W 25-24	24	53	45.3	294	2	2	6
15	HOU	W 17-10	18	34	52.9	187	2	1	6

 

Next Week's Outlook

Week 16 pairs two of the league’s most impressive QBs. Luck should be able to have success against the Cowboys defense, but it will be a challenge to keep pace with Romo and his potent offense.

5. Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos

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Last Sunday, Manning needed to turn his game up and play like the guy who broke NFL records last year. He is still playing elite football, but he has not looked quite the same lately. The Broncos headed to San Diego to play the Chargers in a rematch. The game plan was apparently to rely on the running game, which could have been because Manning was suffering from flu-like symptoms going into the game.

Peyton attempted just 20 passes for the second week in a row. He did, however, complete 70 percent of those passes for 233 yards and one TD in the victory.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ SD	W 22-10	14	20	70.0	233	1	0

 

Season Average

2.2

Manning is second among qualified QBs with a Total QBR of 80.8. He has also completed an impressive 67.1 percent of his passes for the season and is second in the NFL with a plus-26 TD/INT differential.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1
1	IND	W 31-24	22	36	61.1	269	3	0	1
2	KC	W 24-17	21	26	80.8	242	3	0	1
3	@ SEA	L 20-26	31	49	63.3	303	2	1	1
4	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1
5	AZ	W 41-20	31	47	66.0	479	4	2	2
6	@ NYJ	W 31-17	22	33	66.7	237	3	0	2
7	SF	W 42-17	22	26	84.6	318	4	0	1
8	SD	W 35-21	25	35	71.4	286	3	0	1
9	@ NE	L 21-43	34	57	59.6	438	2	2	1
10	@ OAK	W 41-17	31	44	70.5	340	5	2	2
11	@ STL	L 7-22	34	54	63.0	389	1	2	4
12	MIA	W 39-36	28	35	80.0	257	4	0	3
13	@ KC	W 29-16	17	34	50.0	179	2	0	4
14	BUF	W 24-17	14	20	70.0	173	0	2	5
15	@ SD	W 22-10	14	20	70.0	233	1	0	5

 

Next Week's Outlook

Denver has been committed to its running game as of late and, perhaps not coincidentally, Manning has struggled some relative to his normal dominance. Cincinnati is tied for fourth in the NFL with a 6.4-passing-yards-per-attempt average allowed. This might be a good game for the Broncos to continue their balanced attack on offense. If for no other reason, it provides good practice for the playoffs.

4. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

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The 5-8 Saints needed a win on Monday Night Football against the Bears. Brees led the third-ranked offense into the winter air of Soldier Field. This is the environment where the veteran QB has been known to struggle, but against this team he had an equalizer.

The Bears had the 28th-ranked defense heading into the game, which meant there were plenty of opportunities for Brees to have success.

He completed a whopping 80.6 percent of his passes for 375 yards and three TD passes in the dominating victory. He is also sixth among qualified QBs with a Total QBR of 74.2.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@CHI	W 31-15	29	36		375	3	0

 

Season Average

5.2

Brees currently leads all starting QBs in completion percentage (70).

In addition to the efficiency, Brees racks up yardage through the air like no other QB. He has surpassed 250 passing yards in every game this season except two. By contrast, Russell Wilson has gone over that mark on just three occasions this year and is ranked 11th overall on the power rankings.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
1	@ ATL	L 34-37	29	42	69	333	1	1	5
2	@ CLE	L 24-26	27	40	67.5	237	2	1	3
3	MIN	W 20-9	27	35	77.1	293	2	0	3
4	@ DAL	L 17-38	32	44	72.7	340	2	1	5
5	TB	W 37-31	35	57	61.4	371	2	3	7
6	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
7	@ DET	L 23-24	28	45	62.2	342	2	1	9
8	GB	W 44-23	27	32	84.4	311	3	0	7
9	@ CAR	W 28-10	24	34	70.6	297	1	1	6
10	SF	L 24-27	28	47	59.6	292	3	2	7
11	CIN	L 10-27	33	41	80.5	255	1	0	5
12	BAL	L 27-34	35	45	69.5	420	3	1	5
13	@ PIT	W 35-32	19	27	70.4	257	5	0	3
14	CAR	L 10-41	29	49	59.2	235	1	1	4
15	@ CHI	W 31-15	29	36	80.5	375	3	0	4

 

Next Week's Outlook

The only defense that is worse than the one Brees faces every day at practice is the one he will go up against this Sunday.

Atlanta won the last meeting 37-34 in Week 1.

3. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers

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Big Ben and the Steelers had no problem moving the ball on the Falcons and their 32nd-ranked defense. Pittsburgh just had too many weapons. Atlanta stifled the Steelers’ running game, but Roethlisberger was unstoppable, yet again.

Roethlisberger was 12 for 14 for 191 yards on plays in which the Falcons rushed at least five defenders, according to ESPN Stats & Information, via ESPN.com's Scott Brown.

He threw for 360 yards in the game, which was his fourth-best total of the season. 

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
@ ATL	W 27-20	27	35	77.1	360	0	0

 

Season Average

5.3

Roethlisberger has had a fantastic year now that he has an offensive line and a dominant running game to support him. He has maintained a permanent spot in the top 10 since Week 1.

Only three qualified starting QBs have a better completion percentage than Big Ben’s 67.2.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9
1	CLE	W 30-27	23	34	67.6	365	1	1	6
2	@ BAL	L 6-26	22	37	59.5	217	0	1	8
3	@ CAR	W 37-19	22	30	73.3	196	2	0	8
4	TB	L 24-27	29	40	72.5	314	3	0	6
5	@ JAX	W 17-9	26	36	72.2	273	1	0	6
6	@ CLE	L 10-31	21	42	50.0	228	1	1	6
7	HOU	W 30-23	23	33	69.7	265	2	0	7
8	IND	W 51-34	40	49	81.6	522	6	0	4
9	BAL	W 43-23	25	37	67.6	340	6	0	2
10	@ NYJ	L 13-20	30	43	69.8	343	1	2	3
11	TEN	W 27-24	21	32	65.6	207	1	1	3
12	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
13	NO	L 32-35	32	58	55.2	435	2	2	7
14	@ CIN	W 42-21	25	39	64.1	350	3	0	3
15	@ ATL	W 27-20	27	35	77.1	360	0	0	3

 

Next Week Outlook

Roethlisberger is leading his No. 1-ranked offense against the 8-6 Chiefs, who will be making a last stand on their playoff chances. This appears to be a game Big Ben will do well in. The Steelers simply have too many weapons on offense.

2. Tom Brady, New England Patriots

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Last Sunday, the Patriots took on the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins handed New England a major upset in September, when they won 33-20. Miami also has one of the best pass defenses in the NFL, allowing just 203 passing yards per game going into Week 15.

This time, the Patriots more than got even. They dominated Miami 24-0 in the third quarter. Brady finished the game with 287 passing yards and helped guide the team to 41 points.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
MIA	W 41-13	21	35	60.0	287	2	1

 

Season Average

5.9

The Patriots are 9-1 in their last 10 games. During that time, Brady has led his team to score more than 40 points on five occasions.

There’s no doubt Brady has been playing like one of the best QBs in the league. According to Pro Football Focus and Total QBR (77.5), Brady grades out as the fourth-best QB in the NFL.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
1	@ MIA	L 20-33	29	56	51.8	249	1	0	12
2	@ MIN	W 30-7	14	21	66.7	149	1	0	6
3	OAK	W 16-9	24	37	64.9	234	1	0	9
4	@ KC	L 14-41	14	23	60.9	159	1	2	14
5	CIN	W 43-17	23	35	65.7	292	2	0	12
6	@ BUF	W 37-22	27	37	73.0	361	4	0	8
7	NYJ	W 27-25	20	37	54.1	261	3	0	6
8	CHI	W 51-23	30	35	85.7	354	5	0	5
9	DEN	W 43-21	33	53	62.3	333	4	1	4
10	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4
11	@ IND	W 42-20	19	30	63.3	257	2	2	2
12	DET	W 34-9	38	53	71.7	349	2	1	2
13	@ GB	L 21-26	22	35	62.9	245	2	0	2
14	@ SD	W 23-14	28	44	63.6	317	2	1	2
15	MIA	W 41-13	21	35	60.0	287	2	1	2

 

Next Week's Outlook

The Patriots and the Jets hate each other. This may be enough for the 3-11 Jets to overcome the odds and play the role of spoiler for New England. But that will still require them to stop Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.

The Jets still have an effective defense that ranks sixth overall.

1. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

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This Week

1

Rodgers needed his offensive linemen to play a great game against the Bills in Buffalo. This was a defense that had racked up 48 sacks on the season, the most in the NFL.

Green Bay received a full-court press from the Bills on defense as Buffalo punished, hurried and confused Rodgers into the worst completion rate (40.5), passer rating (34.3) and yards per attempt (4.4) of any game he has finished in his career. He would finish with no TD passes and two INTs.

Week 15 Performance

Opponent	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT
BUF	L 13-21	17	42	40.5	185	0	2

 

Season Average

3

Rodgers’ 111.2 passer rating, 81.1 Total QBR, plus-30 TD/INT differential and 8.38 yards-per-pass-attempt average are all league highs.

Rodgers has thrown an INT in just three games while achieving multiple TD performances in all but four games this year.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week	Opp	Outcome	Comp	Att	PCT	Yards	TD	INT	Rank
PS	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6
1	@ SEA	L 16-36	23	33	69.7	189	1	1	7
2	NYJ	W 31-24	25	42	59.5	346	3	0	5
3	@ DET	L 7-19	16	27	59.3	162	1	0	7
4	@ CHI	W 38-17	22	28	78.6	302	4	0	4
5	MIN	W 42-10	12	17	70.6	156	3	0	3
6	@ MIA	W 27-24	24	42	57.1	264	3	0	3
7	CAR	W 38-17	19	22	86.4	255	3	0	2
8	@ NO	L 23-44	28	39	71.8	418	1	2	2
9	Bye	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
10	CHI	W 55-14	18	27	66.7	315	6	0	1
11	PHI	W 53-20	22	36	61.1	341	3	0	1
12	@ MIN	W 24-21	19	29	65.5	209	2	0	1
13	NE	W 26-21	24	38	63.2	368	2	0	1
14	ATL	W 43-37	24	36	66.7	327	3	0	1
15	BUF	L 13-21	17	42	40.5	185	0	2	1

 

Next Week Outlook

Green Bay travels to Tampa Bay to pair its sixth-ranked offense with the 25th-ranked defense of the Bucs.

Rodgers will likely rebound from his worst game of the season and put up some incredible numbers. However, he is 0-2 with a 35.6 total quarterback rating at Tampa Bay in his career. He threw three interceptions in each of those games, according to ESPN Stats and Info.

 

Ryan Riddle is a former NFL player writing for Bleacher Report.

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