NFL quarterback rankings, Week 10: Ben Roethlisberger slides

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Oct 30, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) passes the ball during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Jim (Chris) Everett Division

21. Ryan Tannehill

Tannehill had an awful start to the season, but he and the Dolphins have rebounded to get to 4-4. The youngster still has too many interceptions (7) and just 1,877 passing yards, but the arrow is pointing slightly up.

20. Joe Flacco

The Ravens have been an offensive disaster, and Flacco takes some of that blame. He’s only averaging 6.15 yards per attempt with six touchdowns and seven interceptions. Not good enough for a playoff berth.

19. Jay Cutler

Cutler is going to be looking for work after this season, so look at this as an extended audition. In his mid-30s, there is still plenty to prove.

18. Marcus Mariota

Mariota has continued to improve in 2016. He’s thrown 17 touchdowns and ranks 10th with 2,187 passing yards on a Titans team built around running the ball. Tennessee should be very pleased.

Jake Plummer Division

17. Carson Palmer

Palmer had a meltdown in the NFC Championship Game last season, and some of his issues have continued into 2016. The 10 touchdowns are good but the six interceptions are a touch high. Still, Palmer is good enough to win a Super Bowl with.

16. Alex Smith

Smith should be back this weekend against the Panthers after missing last week. The Chiefs don’t need him to be spectacular, but simply solid. He’s always that, and Kansas City is 6-2 largely because of it.

15. Cam Newton

Newton has regressed this season, completing only 57.7 percent of his throws and ranking 24th in passing yardage at 1,733. He needs to be better if Carolina wants to reach the postseason.

14. Russell Wilson

Wilson is playing on a bum knee, a bum ankle and behind a rancid offensive line. Still, he keeps throwing, and winning, in Seattle.

13. Kirk Cousins

Cousins is going to be all sorts of paid – be it Washington or elsewhere – come 2017. He’s balled out with 2,454 yards and 12 touchdowns through eight games.

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