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NFL quarterback rankings, Week 7: Cam Newton struggles

By Matt Verderame

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts against the Buffalo Bills during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 17: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts against the Buffalo Bills during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 24: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for an open receiver during game action between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2016 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 24: Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for an open receiver during game action between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2016 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Terry Bradshaw Division

8. Matthew Stafford (Prev: 9)

Stafford threw for over 300 yards on Sunday in the Lions’ loss to the Saints, but also tossed an uncharacteristic three interceptions. For the season, Stafford has 1,428 yards with 12 touchdowns and four picks, making him one of the NFL’s elite.

7. Dak Prescott (Prev: 8)

Prescott has been surrounded by a horrible defense and a diminished Ezekiel Elliott. With Elliott now suspended, Prescott will have to shoulder even more of the load. We’re about to find out if he deserves this lofty spot in the rankings.

6. Matt Ryan (Prev: 6)

Ryan is mostly this high based off of history and an MVP season a year ago. This season has been a struggle through five games, with six touchdowns against six interceptions. if the Falcons want a repeat trip to the Super Bowl, that ratio has to get better.

5. Philip Rivers (Prev: 7)

Rivers has the Chargers back in the playoff hunt with two big road wins. The veteran has 1,633 passing yards — fourth in the league — with 10 touchdowns. This week, he faces a tough Broncos defeat looking to bounce back.