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16. Andy Dalton (LW: 16)
Dalton is the epitome of an average quarterback. He’ll have games that are fantastic and then back them up with a rough outing. On Sunday, Dalton was solid, executing a would-be game-winning drive if not for Pittsburgh’s comeback in the final seconds. Dalton now gets a shot to redeem himself in primetime against the Chiefs at Arrowhead.
15. Matthew Stafford (LW: 13)
Is Stafford ever going to take that final step into being an elite quarterback, or will he always be in the Hall of Very Good? The Lions are 2-2 and the NFC North is up for the taking, giving Stafford a chance to make a nice run towards the postseason and perhaps his first win in the second season.
14. Cam Newton (LW: 15)
Newton isn’t going to bowl you over with numbers, but watch the game and it’s easy to see his value. Nobody makes more plays with his athletic abilities than Newton, along with being one of the best deep-ball throwers in the sport.
13. Deshaun Watson (LW: 14)
Watson continues to play behind the worst offensive line in football, and yet he’s thrown for 1,798 yards on 8.29 yards per attempt. If there’s been one major knock on Watson, though, it’s his interceptions. Seven are far too many, especially when four have come in the end zone.