NFL quarterback rankings, Week 9: Here comes Derek Carr

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Oct 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) walks off the field after a victory against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 21-10. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Ron Jaworski Division

18. Carson Wentz

Wentz is dropping in the rankings because his throws are from here until the end of this sentence. The rookie has to stretch the field occasionally, or thing are going to get ugly.

17. Sam Bradford

Bradford is doing the job for the Vikings, but he’s mostly been a caretaker. At this point, Bradford has been the definition of average, and that’s why we find him here.

16. Marcus Mariota

Mariota lit up the Jaguars last week and continues to look like a kid on the rise. He needs to smooth out some rough edges, but 1,874 yards and 14 touchdowns are nothing to be upset with.

15. Alex Smith

Smith got all kinds of banged around in Indianapolis, but he appears healthy going into Sunday. This ranking is more about his ability to win, more than his average stats.

Ken Stabler Division

14. Cam Newton

Newton does so much for the Panthers, but he doesn’t go higher than 14th because of his 57 percent completion rate and six interceptions against just eight touchdowns.

13. Russell Wilson

Wilson is simply not the same player that he normally is. Most of that is because he’s hurt, and he’s playing behind a horrid offensive line.

12. Matthew Stafford

Stafford was quietly building a MVP resume, but things went south in Houston. Stafford is still having a nice year with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions, though.

11. Eli Manning

Manning will always throw interceptions that make you shake your head, but he can play. The younger Manning brother has 1,984 passing yards in seven games.

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