NFL quarterback rankings, Week 10: Matt Ryan is playing insanely well

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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 30: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) passes during a game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on September 30, 2018, at the Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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20. Ryan Fitzpatrick (LW: 21)

We all knew it was coming. The Buccaneers were going to fall behind by some obscene amount (in this case, 35-7), Fitzpatrick was going to show interceptions and then all hope would be dashed. But wait! Fitzy gets the train rolling and Tampa Bay gets within seven points, only to eventually lose to the Panthers. Fitzpatrick… he’ll break your heart.

19. Joe Flacco (LW: 18)

If the Ravens lose to the Bengals at home after the bye week, they have to consider giving some run to Lamar Jackson. Flacco has been better than recent editions, but he’s still averaging a measly 6.50 yards per attempt. It’s not enough, and the Ravens are floundering with him at the helm.

18. Dak Prescott (LW: 19)

Prescott has almost no help on the outside, unless you consider Amari Cooper a major upgrade. Still, he manages the game by not throwing many interceptions, only tossing four on the year. The problem is the lack of big plays, evidenced by 10 touchdown passes in eight games.

17. Alex Smith (LW: 15)

Smith is basically an older version of Prescott. He’s not going to turn the ball over, mostly because he’s not willing to take a chance in tight windows. If Smith sees an opening, he’s accurate and smart enough to make the throw. If the defense is close to the targeted receiver, the ball is getting pulled down.