WEEK 14 QB POWER RANKINGS
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Patrick Mahomes
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS QB
The only way he won't hit 40 TD passes is if the Chiefs are resting starters at the end of the year. Sure, the Bengals remain an issue for his squad. But Mahomes is the trustiest, savviest playmaker at the position. Even if the guy behind him is quickly making up ground in the MVP race ...
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Jalen Hurts
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES QB
If you wanted to give him the MVP over Mahomes, you'd be completely justified. He doesn't always throw it as much as the Chiefs superstar, but when he does, he's been just as accurate, dynamic and efficient this year. And then he's just a compact, nimble bulldozer on the ground.
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Joe Burrow
CINCINNATI BENGALS QB
He is Kryptonite for the Chiefs, which is actually saying a lot. If it weren't for Hurts' dual-threat explosion, he'd be a fair 1B to Mahomes in the MVP race, too. There might not be another QB right now who's got a better feel for where the ball needs to go, especially on key downs.
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Josh Allen
BUFFALO BILLS QB
Recklessness has always been a part of his game; it's just more apparent this year, as the turnovers have piled up. With the curses come the blessings, though, and he's still one of the most gifted gunslingers. Without his cannon, they don't cruise past the Patriots to stay atop the East.
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Geno Smith
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS QB
If you're still sleeping on him, it's time to wake up. The Seattle defense is so problematic he's required to create big plays every week, and he keeps delivering. The Comeback Player of the Year award should be his to lose. Now let's see about a little wild card run. (+1)
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Justin Herbert
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS QB
Imagine if he played for the Chiefs or Dolphins or Seahawks, where even if the "D" can't get a stop, the offensive weaponry is healthy or the strategy is creative. Herbert's laser arm and pocket poise have helped him avoid sloppy, if sometimes inefficient, numbers for a .500 team. (+5)
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Dak Prescott
DALLAS COWBOYS QB
All the boxes are being checked in Dallas, where he's enjoyed a supporting cast in tip-top shape and may have Tyron Smith's protection on the way. In seven games, he's almost had more TDs than Russell Wilson and Mac Jones combined. Can he deliver when the lights are brightest? (+1)
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Tua Tagovailoa
MIAMI DOLPHINS QB
Skittishness was on display against a real defense in San Francisco. Tua's definitely a resilient fella, and when his timing is right, he and their WR corps are dangerous. But now that one team has finally capitalized on underthrows/rushed decisions, how will he respond? (-1)
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Kirk Cousins
MINNESOTA VIKINGS QB
For all the Vikings' success, Cousins has been pretty inconsistent; his nine picks are fifth-most in the NFL, and he's averaging fewer yards per attempt than Zach Wilson, Daniel Jones and Mac Jones. The flip side: he's often been money when it matters most for a complete team. (+1)
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Aaron Rodgers
GREEN BAY PACKERS QB
With a bad thumb and bruised ribs, Rodgers sure has a lot of juice left in that arm, especially when Christian Watson is on the other end of his throws. Constantly working with moving parts, the typical efficiency just isn't there. But how can we count him out now that's he got a wideout? (+2)
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Tom Brady
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS QB
The Bucs' Monday night win over the Saints was such a microcosm of the season: saddled with ugly, sluggish game-planning, Brady hasn't been nearly as effective pushing the ball downfield. Clutch touch and precision remain in his repertoire, though, keeping the whole ship afloat. (+2)
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Trevor Lawrence
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS QB
Jaguars fans should still be breathing sighs of relief after Lawrence avoided a serious injury despite an awkward sack against the Lions. Drops killed his chance at sustaining offensive rhythm in Detroit. All in all, he's really improved situationally, and the arm stays live until the buzzer.
