NFL quarterback rankings, Week 9: Russell Wilson dominates

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SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 29: Quarterback Deshaun Watson /

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8. Deshaun Watson (Prev: 12)

Watson has been the unquestioned NFL Rookie of the Year so far. The national champion at Clemson has 19 touchdowns and lit the Legion of Boom up for over 400 yards. If only he had a coach that would go for the win…

7. Dak Prescott (Prev: 7)

Prescott has 14 touchdowns and continues to avoid turnovers, only throwing four interceptions. The Cowboys have too be very happy with how their second-year man is playing.

6. Philip Rivers (Prev: 6)

Rivers wasn’t at his best against the Patriots, although he was submarined by his teammates. Even with that said, the veteran has 2,028 passing yards, ranking fifth in the league.

5. Alex Smith (Prev: 3)

Smith drops because of a 14-of-31 night, but only a bit. He’s been terrific with 16 touchdowns and zero interceptions, the only starter to still have a goose egg in that column. The Chiefs are going to have a very tough decision come season’s end.