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NFL quarterback rankings, Week 8: Philip Rivers is dealing

By Matt Verderame

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks downfield during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks downfield during the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks on against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks on against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 40-7. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Lynn Dickey Division

20. Jameis Winston

Winston has elite arm talent but continues to force throws. He’s amassed 12 touchdowns but has nine interceptions on the negative side of the ledger. Tampa Bay could take off if Winston takes the next step.

19. Carson Palmer

Palmer continues to struggle in 2016. While he’s been average, the Cardinals need more than 60 percent passing with seven touchdowns and five interceptions.

18. Marcus Mariota

Mariota has looked better in recent weeks. The second-year man has thrown 12 touchdowns with 1,604 yards and only six interceptions. There is room to grow, but Mariota is getting into a groove.

17. Cam Newton

Newton had a much-needed bye week. While he did win the MVP last year, Newton has been bad to this point with six interceptions against eight touchdowns. The biggest concern has been completion rate, sitting at 57.8.

Mark Rypien Division

16. Sam Bradford

Bradford was knocked around something fierce against the Eagles. He’s only thrown one interception, but there is a thought that Bradford must do more to get Minnesota deep into the playoffs.

15. Carson Wentz

After a couple of rough weeks, Wentz was uneven against Minnesota. So why does he move up? Wentz is a rookie quarterback who continued to test an elite defense and ultimately won.

14. Alex Smith

Smith just keeps winning. He was efficient against the Saints, throwing for a pair of touchdowns including a 38-yard deep ball to Tyreek Hill. He’s not great, but certainly good.

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