NFL quarterback rankings, Week 4: Baker Mayfield must be better

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) stands for the National Anthem prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 22: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a screen pass during the NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts on September 22, 2019 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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8. Matt Ryan (LW: 11)

Ryan has six interceptions, and the Falcons are 1-2. Still, Ryan is largely playing well despite being behind a poor offensive line and constantly playing from behind in two games. Few players have been more underrated over the last decade than Ryan.

7. Philip Rivers (LW: 5)

Rivers has to slide down a few spots. While he also is dealing with a horrendous offensive line, Rivers is turning the ball over in crushing spots. Against the Lions, he threw an avoidable, game-ending interception. Against Houston, with the lead, he fumbled in plus territory. Rivers is 37 years old. He needs to be better with the Chargers missing so many key pieces.

6. Dak Prescott (LW: 6)

Prescott is averaging 9.8 yards per attempt and ranks fifth in passing yards (920). He also has nine touchdown passes, second only to the 10 of Patrick Mahomes. If he continues to play anywhere near this pace, the Cowboys are going to be paying the largest in NFL history this offseason (until Mahomes signs).

5. Deshaun Watson (LW: 8)

The Texans have a bad head coach. They also have no offensive line. The weapons beyond DeAndre Hopkins — and to some extent, Will Fuller — are non-existent. Watson is still playing incredibly well, throwing for 8.4 yards per attempt with six touchdowns against one interception.