NFL quarterback rankings, Week 10: Ben Roethlisberger slides
The Week 10 NFL quarterback rankings are in, and the book is out on Carson Wentz, while Ben Roethlisberger really struggled in his return.
As always, these are based off this year’s play with a dash of historic context.
Blaine Gabbert Memorial Division
32. Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick is completing less than 53 percent of his throws. How he remains the starting quarterback is a tribute to how truly awful Blaine Gabbert is.
Scott Zolak Division
31. Case Keenum
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30. Ryan Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick now has a sprained MCL, and the Jets are still committed to starting him. At this juncture, you have to wonder about general manager Mike Maccagnan’s safety.
Craig Erickson Division
29. Blake Bortles
Bortles continues to look terrible, throwing an interception against Kansas City while missing multiple wide-open, would-be touchdown throws.
28. Josh McCown
The Browns are all kinds of terrible. We normally go with the clear-cut starter in these rankings, but since Cleveland has started roughly 15 quarterbacks already, McCown takes the heat here.
27. Trevor Siemian
Siemian struggled mightily against Oakland on Sunday, with his stats being somewhat deceiving. The Broncos might turn to Paxton Lynch if they lose on Sunday.
26. Brock Osweiler
Osweiler has been a massive disappointment to this point with Houston. The fifth-year pro has nine touchdowns and nine interceptions through eight games. Not good enough for $72 million.
David Woodley Division
25. Tyrod Taylor
Taylor is a great backup quarterback and an underwhelming starter. A team can win with him, but its ceiling will always be limited.
24. Jameis Winston
Winston continues to throw too many interceptions. In fairness, the rookie Pro Bowler likely feels pressured to force the issue because of his defense, but he must be smarter.
23. Carson Wentz
Wentz is starting to make mistakes on a weekly basis. After a sizzling start, teams are realizing that Wentz can be shut down if they take away his safety valves underneath.
22. Sam Bradford
Bradford is getting pounded behind a bad offensive line, and doesn’t have great weapons around him. The Vikings are causing his ranking to plummet.