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One of the most anticipated features every year is my power rankings for every single NFL starter. I’ve done it the past three years and trust me when I say….these things REALLY help when making your NFL predictions. And since you’ll be making those in about 2-3 months time, you’ll want to be paying attention to the blog over the course of the next few weeks.
Now, with all that said. It’s time to kick off THE USB’S 2017-18 NFL POSITION POWER RANKINGS!
First up? The quarterbacks of course! We need to go big right out of the gate……
32. Jared Goff (Los Angeles Rams)
Age: 22
Career Yards: 1,089
Career Touchdowns: 5
Career QB Rating: 63.6
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 5
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 1,089
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 54.6
QB Rating (2016-17): 63.6
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 33rd
Previous Rankings: 28th (2016)
31. Tom Savage (Houston Texans)
Age: 27
Career Yards: 588
Career Touchdowns: 0
Career QB Rating: 74.9
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 0
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 461
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 63.0
QB Rating (2016-17): 80.9
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: Not ranked (not enough snaps)
Previous Rankings: Not ranked
30. Mike Glennon (Chicago Bears)
Age: 27
Career Yards: 4,100
Career Touchdowns: 30
Career QB Rating: 84.6
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 1
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 75
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 90.9
QB Rating (2016-17): 125.4
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: Not ranked (not enough snaps)
Previous Rankings: Not ranked
29. Josh McCown (New York Jets)
Age: 37
Career Yards: 14,242
Career Touchdowns: 79
Career QB Rating: 78.2
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 6
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 1,100
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 54.5
QB Rating (2016-17): 72.3
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: Not ranked (Not enough snaps)
Previous Rankings: Not ranked
28. Brian Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers)
Age: 31
Career Yards: 8,608
Career Touchdowns: 44
Career QB Rating: 84.8
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 6
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 1,445
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 67.0
QB Rating (2016-17): 98.0
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: Not ranked (not enough snaps)
Previous Rankings: Not ranked
27. Cody Kessler (Cleveland Browns)
Age: 24
Career Yards: 1,380
Career Touchdowns: 6
Career QB Rating: 92.3
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 6
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 1,380
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 65.6
QB Rating (2016-17): 92.3
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 22nd
Previous Rankings: Not ranked
26. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills)
Age: 27
Career Yards: 6,257
Career Touchdowns: 37
Career QB Rating: 92.3
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 17
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,023
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 61.7
QB Rating (2016-17): 89.6
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 11th
Previous Rankings: 21st (2016)
25. Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos)
Age: 25
Career Yards: 3,401
Career Touchdowns: 18
Career QB Rating: 84.6
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 18
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,401
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 59.5
QB Rating (2016-17): 84.6
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 30th
Previous Rankings: Not ranked
24. Blake Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Age: 25
Career Yards: 11,241
Career Touchdowns: 69
Career QB Rating: 79.6
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 23
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,905
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 58.9
QB Rating (2016-17): 78.8
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 28th
Previous Rankings: 15th (2016), 27th (2015)
23. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins)
Age: 28
Career Yards: 18,455
Career Touchdowns: 106
Career QB Rating: 86.5
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 19
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 2,995
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 61.7
QB Rating (2016-17): 93.5
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 15th
Previous Rankings: 17th (2016), 14th (2015)
22. Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers)
Age: 28
Career Yards: 21,772
Career Touchdowns: 136
Career QB Rating: 86.1
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 19
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,509
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 52.9
QB Rating (2016-17): 75.8
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 18th
Previous Rankings: 2nd (2016), 16th (2015)
21. Alex Smith (Kansas City Chiefs)
Age: 33
Career Yards: 27,846
Career Touchdowns: 157
Career QB Rating: 85.3
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 15
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,502
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 67.1
QB Rating (2016-17): 91.2
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 14th
Previous Rankings: 20th (2016), 17th (2015)
20. Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles)
Age: 24
Career Yards: 3,782
Career Touchdowns: 16
Career QB Rating: 79.3
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 16
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,782
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 62.4
QB Rating (2016-17): 79.3
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 21st
Previous Rankings: Not ranked
19. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals)
Age: 29
Career Yards: 22,214
Career Touchdowns: 142
Career QB Rating: 89.1
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 18
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,206
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 64.7
QB Rating (2016-17): 91.8
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 16th
Previous Rankings: 9th (2016), 20th (2015)
18. Sam Bradford (Minnesota Vikings)
Age: 29
Career Yards: 18,667
Career Touchdowns: 98
Career QB Rating: 84.5
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 20
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,877
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 71.6
QB Rating (2016-17): 99.3
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 12th
Previous Rankings: 25th (2016), 25th (2015)
17. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens)
Age: 32
Career Yards: 32,639
Career Touchdowns: 182
Career QB Rating: 84.5
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 20
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,317
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 64.9
QB Rating (2016-17): 83.5
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 25th
Previous Rankings: 26th (2016), 11th (2015)
16. Carson Palmer (Arizona Cardinals)
Age: 37
Career Yards: 44,269
Career Touchdowns: 285
Career QB Rating: 88.0
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 26
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,233
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 61.0
QB Rating (2016-17): 87.2
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 17th
Previous Rankings: 7th (2016), 21st (2015)
15. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys)
Age: 23
Career Yards: 3,667
Career Touchdowns: 23
Career QB Rating: 104.9
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 23
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,667
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 67.8
QB Rating (2016-17): 104.9
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 10th
Previous Rankings: Not ranked
14. Eli Manning (New York Giants)
Age: 36
Career Yards: 48,218
Career Touchdowns: 320
Career QB Rating: 83.7
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 26
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,027
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 63.0
QB Rating (2016-17): 86.0
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 27th
Previous Rankings: 13th (2016), 10th (2015)
13. Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans)
Age: 23
Career Yards: 6,244
Career Touchdowns: 45
Career QB Rating: 93.8
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 26
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,426
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 61.2
QB Rating (2016-17): 95.6
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 24th
Previous Rankings: 22nd (2016), 23rd (2015)
12. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks)
Age: 28
Career Yards: 18,193
Career Touchdowns: 127
Career QB Rating: 99.6
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 21
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,219
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 64.7
QB Rating (2016-17): 92.6
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 5th
Previous Rankings: 5th (2016), 8th (2015)
11. Derek Carr (Oakland Raiders)
Age: 26
Career Yards: 11,194
Career Touchdowns: 81
Career QB Rating: 87.9
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 28
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,937
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 63.8
QB Rating (2016-17): 96.7
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 6th
Previous Rankings: 16th (2016), 19th (2015)
10. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Age: 23
Career Yards: 8,132
Career Touchdowns: 50
Career QB Rating: 85.2
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 28
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,090
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 60.8
QB Rating (2016-17): 86.1
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 20th
Previous Rankings: 12th (2016), 22nd (2015)
9. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions)
Age: 29
Career Yards: 30,303
Career Touchdowns: 187
Career QB Rating: 86.8
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 24
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,327
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 65.3
QB Rating (2016-17): 93.3
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 9th
Previous Rankings: 14th (2016), 13th (2015)
8. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers)
Age: 35
Career Yards: 45,833
Career Touchdowns: 314
Career QB Rating: 94.7
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 33
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,386
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 60.4
QB Rating (2016-17): 87.9
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 19th
Previous Rankings: 10th (2016), 7th (2015)
7. Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Age: 35
Career Yards: 46,814
Career Touchdowns: 301
Career QB Rating: 94.1
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 29
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,819
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 64.4
QB Rating (2016-17): 95.4
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 13th
Previous Rankings: 4th (2016), 3rd (2015)
6. Kirk Cousins (Washington Redskins)
Age: 28
Career Yards: 12,113
Career Touchdowns: 72
Career QB Rating: 93.6
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 25
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,917
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 67.0
QB Rating (2016-17): 97.2
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 8th
Previous Rankings: 11th (2016)
5. Andrew Luck (Indianapolis Colts)
Age: 27
Career Yards: 19,078
Career Touchdowns: 132
Career QB Rating: 87.3
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 31
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,240
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 63.5
QB Rating (2016-17): 96.4
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 4th
Previous Rankings: 18th (2016), 2nd (2015)
4. Tom Brady (New England Patriots)
Age: 39
Career Yards: 61,582
Career Touchdowns: 456
Career QB Rating: 97.2
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 28
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 3,554
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 67.4
QB Rating (2016-17): 112.2
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 1st
Previous Rankings: 1st (2016), 4th (2015)
3. Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints)
Age: 38
Career Yards: 66,111
Career Touchdowns: 465
Career QB Rating: 96.3
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 37
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 5,208
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 70.0
QB Rating (2016-17): 101.7
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 7th
Previous Rankings: 6th (2016), 6th (2015)
2. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers)
Age: 33
Career Yards: 36,827
Career Touchdowns: 297
Career QB Rating: 104.1
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 40
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,428
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 65.7
QB Rating (2016-17): 104.2
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 3rd
Previous Rankings: 3rd (2016), 1st (2015)
1. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons)
Age: 32
Career Yards: 37,701
Career Touchdowns: 240
Career QB Rating: 93.6
Touchdowns Thrown (2016-17): 38
Yards Thrown (2016-17): 4,994
Completion Percentage (2016-17): 69.9
QB Rating (2016-17): 117.1
ProFootballFocus.com’s Position Rating for 2016-17: 2nd
Previous Rankings: 8th (2016), 5th (2015)
