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NFL quarterback rankings, Week 12: Drew Brees is the MVP

By Matt Verderame

NEW ORLEANS, LA. - DECEMBER 24: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) points out Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first quarter on December 24, 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. New Orleans Saints defeated Atlanta Falcons 23-13. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA. - DECEMBER 24: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) points out Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first quarter on December 24, 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. New Orleans Saints defeated Atlanta Falcons 23-13. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks is pictured during practice ahead of the NFL International Series game between Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium on October 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks is pictured during practice ahead of the NFL International Series game between Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders at Wembley Stadium on October 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /

Sonny Jurgensen Division

8. Russell Wilson (LW: 7)

Wilson has enjoyed a stellar running game in recent weeks and a respectable offensive line, making his life somewhat tolerable in Seattle. The former Super Bowl champion has thrown for 23 touchdowns, helping to keep the Seahawks alive in the NFC playoff chase at 5-5.

7. Philip Rivers (LW: 6)

Rivers had a weird and ultimately disappointing on Sunday. Against the Broncos, Rivers went for more than 400 passing yards, but bungled clock management at the end, allowing for Denver to kick the game-winning field goal as time expired. The Chargers are going to need even better from him come January.

6. Andrew Luck (LW: 9)

Luck has to rise up the ranks. Look, he hasn’t been sacked once in the last five games, and the Titans didn’t even manage a single QB hit on Sunday. If the Colts continue giving Luck time like this, they Aare going to the postseason. So far, Luck has 29 touchdowns, apparently well on his way to NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

5. Aaron Rodgers (LW: 4)

This is the first time since we started these rankings three years ago that Rodgers isn’t in the top division. Yes, his numbers are still phenomenal, but the Packers stink, and Rodgers has had his share of bad moments, including the second half of the Thursday night loss in Seattle. Rodgers is still great, but this year, it hasn’t been enough in totality.