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

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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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 28: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams runs the ball ahead of pressure from Kenny Clark #97 of the Green Bay Packers during the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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4. Jared Goff (LW: 5)

Goff was fantastic on Monday night, throwing for four touchdowns in a 54-51 thriller. The Rams are now 10-1 and still lead the Saints for the top spot in the NFC playoff picture by a half-game, albeit with a bye coming up and New Orleans hosting Atlanta on Thanksgiving.

3. Tom Brady (LW: 3)

Brady is only staying in this spot because he’s arguably the GOAT, and because these rankings factor in what we expect to happen down the line. At 41 years old, you can still see all the physical tools that have made Brady so dangerous, but the weapons around him are eroding by the minute.

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2. Patrick Mahomes (LW: 2)

Mahomes gave everybody something to talk about on Monday night. He threw for an insane 438 yards and six touchdowns, helping the Chiefs score 51 points … in a loss. The second-year man also had five turnovers, including three interceptions and a pair of lost fumbles, one of each directly resulting in a touchdown. Still, the man has 37 touchdown passes against 10 interceptions on the AFC favorite. Not too shabby.

1. Drew Brees (LW: 1)

When you throw 25 touchdowns against one interceptions, you are the MVP favorite. The Saints are 9-1 and haven’t lost since opening day to the Buccaneers, and at this point, have to be considered the favorites to go to and win the Super Bowl. It’s been an incredible campaign for the 39-year-old.