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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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Jan 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional round playoff game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter during the NFC Divisional round playoff game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Jim Kelly Division

9. Russell Wilson

Wilson is clearly not the same player as in past years, with his knee and ankle giving him trouble.S Still, he’s extremely dangerous to any defense, only tossing one interception while showing terrific pocket presence.

8. Matthew Stafford

Stafford is having a great year that nobody seems to be noticing. The Lions are 4-3, and Stafford has thrown 15 touchdowns against four interceptions. If Detroit keeps winning, Stafford will start getting plenty of attention.

7. Derek Carr

Carr is leading the renaissance of the Raiders, who haven’t reached the playoffs since 2002. With 13 touchdowns and a completion rate better than 65 percent, Carr looks like a legitimate star.

6. Andrew Luck

Luck has T.Y. Hilton and absolutely no help around him. Somehow, he’s already thrown for 2,000 yards. He makes ridiculous mistakes at times, but Luck is an unreal talent.

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5. Andy Dalton

Dalton is playing really well, despite Cincinnati being 3-4. The sixth-year man has thrown for 2,065 yards on 8.39 yards per attempt, taking full advantage of A.J. Green’s presence.

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