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NFL quarterback rankings, Week 5: Deshaun Watson needs help

By Matt Verderame

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans runs the ball to avoid the rush during a game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Panthers defeated the Texans 16-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 29: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans runs the ball to avoid the rush during a game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Panthers defeated the Texans 16-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

Joe Montana Division

4. Russell Wilson (LW: 4)

Wilson was ruthlessly efficient against the Cardinals, completing 22-of-28 for 240 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks are 3-1 and have a case as a Super Bowl contender, largely because of Wilson’s abilities both with his arms and legs.

3. Aaron Rodgers (LW: 3)

Rodgers was largely fantastic on Thursday, only to lose at home against the Eagles. The two-time MVP amassed 422 yards and a pair of touchdowns, although he did throw the game-clinching interception in the waning seconds. His overall numbers are pedestrian (1,069 yards, six touchdowns) but he should only get better in Matt LaFleur’s new scheme.

2. Tom Brady (LW: 2)

Brady played one of the worst games of his career on Sunday. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer went for 150 yards and an interception on 3.8 yards per attempt. It was putrid. Luckily, the Redskins are on deck, which means Brady is about to throw for 450 yards in a quarter.

1. Patrick Mahomes (LW: 1)

The Lions did a great job against Mahomes. They didn’t allow the deep ball. They got pressure without blitzing. They won time of possession. And … Mahomes still went for 315 yards including a game-winning drive in the final two minutes. Mahomes didn’t throw a touchdown for the first time in 17 games (including playoffs) but his imprint was all over Kansas City’s win.

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