NFL quarterback rankings, Week 11: Baker Mayfield shines

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the third quarter of the National Football League game between the Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns on November 11, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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GREEN BAY, WI – OCTOBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on October 15, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Green Bay defeated the San Francisco 33-30. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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4. Aaron Rodgers (LW: 4)

The Packers aren’t lighting the world on fire, but Rodgers is keeping them afloat in the NFC picture. Green Bay was able to roll the Dolphins at Lambeau Field, with Rodgers — for once — allowed to take a back seat. For the most part, Rodgers has been the leading man with 2,741 yards, 17 touchdowns and just one pick.

3. Tom Brady (LW: 3)

Brady wasn’t good on Sunday, getting plastered by the Titans and their relentless pass rush. The 41-year-old is fifth in passing yardage (2,748) and has 17 touchdowns, so there isn’t much cause for concern. All that said, the Patriots need him to continue being great if they are going to make a third straight Super Bowl appearance.

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2. Patrick Mahomes (LW: 2)

Mahomes finally failed to throw for 300 yards for the first time in nine games, but he still notched two touchdowns, giving him a single-season franchise record of 31. At this rate, it’s Drew Brees and Mahomes who are battling for the league’s MVP award. Maybe they’ll be fighting for a bigger trophy against each other come February.

1. Drew Brees (LW: 1)

Brees could have thrown for 450 yards and six touchdowns against the Bengals if he felt like it. The Saints hung 51 points in their blowout victory, and Brees just continued his magical season by completing 22-of-25 for 265 yards and three scores. Unbelievably, Brees is completing 77 percent of his throws with 8.56 YPA.