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NFL quarterback rankings, Week 16: Matt Ryan is the MVP

By Matt Verderame

Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs the ball in the second half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) runs the ball in the second half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis Colts beat the Tennessee Titans 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Jim Plunkett Division

16. Marcus Mariota

The second-year man didn’t do much in his first cold-weather game, but his stats are impressive. Throwing for 25 touchdowns and only nine interceptions is terrific.

15. Andy Dalton

Dalton has been inconsistent this season. He started out red-hot, but things have slowed as the Bengals have faded into oblivion. The loss of A.J. Green hasn’t helped, either.

14. Eli Manning

Manning continues to do the smart thing. He’s relying on his defense and when he has the ball, it’s going to Odell Beckham Jr. early and often. Does he have another Super Bowl in him?

Donovan McNabb Division

13. Philip Rivers

Rivers is a deserving Hall of Fame candidate, but he’s leading the league in interceptions and the Chargers are 5-9. He has to take some of the heat.

12. Jameis Winston

If Winston could ever learn to check the ball down, he would be virtually unstoppable. Still, the former national champion has thrown for 3,611 yards and 25 touchdowns. He just has to curtail the interceptions.

11. Dak Prescott

Going 32-of-36 will stop people from talking about Tony Romo. The rookie is getting the job done in spades, although he must stretch the field more in January.

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