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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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Dec 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates after throwing a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Lions defeated the Saints 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates after throwing a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Lions defeated the Saints 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Bart Starr Division

10. Matthew Stafford

Staffor has been enjoying a great year, but he’s dealing with torn ligaments in his right middle finger. It’s tough to peg how good he can be the rest of the way, and that’s why we drop him here.

9. Ben Roethlisberger

Big Ben continues to do enough for the Steelers. He was slow to start on Sunday, but revved up in the win over Cincinnati. With 26 touchdowns, there’s a good chance for another 30-touchdown campaign.

8. Kirk Cousins

Cousins continues to show he’s more than a one-year wonder. The former Michigan State star was challenged with the franchise tag and now has a chance to finish top-three in passing yardage.

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Troy Aikman Division

7. Russell Wilson

Wilson is often looked at as a game manager, but he’s going to surpass 4,000 passing yards and is averaging 7.70 yards per attempt. He’s underrated across the country. Wilson is tremendous.

6. Andrew Luck

Luck was sublime in Minnesota, keeping the Colts alive in the AFC South. The fifth-year pro has thrown for 3,631 yards and 27 touchdowns, despite a horrid offensive line. Now, Oakland awaits.

5. Derek Carr

Carr was once the leader in the MVP race, and while he’s fallen off a touch he remains a terrific quarterback. With 3,705 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, Carr has the Raiders in the playoffs for the first time since 2002.

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