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Ranking starting quarterbacks for each NFL team

By Nathaniel Reeves

Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Minnesota won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. Minnesota won 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) speaks with his team during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) speaks with his team during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers in a NFC Divisional round playoff game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

Wilson unexpectedly won the starting job in Seattle as a rookie and led the Seahawks to two Super Bowl appearances in his first three years, including one victory. Even though the Seahawks fell short of that level as a team in 2015, Wilson had his best season yet.

The 2012 third-round pick set career highs with 4,024 yards, 34 touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 110.1. Wilson had an incredible stretch near the end of the season worth of the NFL record books, and could only get better if the Seahawks are able to improve their awful offensive line situation.

Over a five-game period starting in late November, Wilson threw 19 touchdowns without recording an interception. No previous quarterback in NFL history had a four-game streak with a rating of at least 120 and three touchdown passes or more in each contest.

While Wilson’s scrambling ability is a huge part of his skill set, he offers much more than that to Seattle’s offense. Wilson has one of the best deep balls in the game, and his passing ability from the pocket continues to improve.

With Marshawn Lynch now retired, Wilson is set to become the focal point of the Seahawks’ offense, and could be poised to put up an even better 2016 season.

Next: 5. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

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