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NFL quarterback rankings, Week 8: Aaron Rodgers says hello

By Matt Verderame

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Marshal Yanda #73 after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 20, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Marshal Yanda #73 after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 20, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

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8. Lamar Jackson (LW: 11)

Jackson is the closest thing we’ve seen to Michael Vick since the genuine article was in his heyday. Against the Seahawks, Jackson only threw for 143 yards on 9-of-20 attempts but ran for 116 yards and a score as Baltimore upset Seattle. Jackson is extremely limited as a passer, but his athleticism will be legendary.

7. Dak Prescott (LW: 9)

Prescott got back to slinging the ball around on Sunday night, helping Dallas break a three-game losing streak with a resounding win over the Eagles. Prescott went for 239 yards on 8.9 yards per attempt, throwing the ball downfield against Philadelphia’s battered secondary.

6. Kirk Cousins (LW: 14)

Cousins moves up more than anybody this week, climbing eight spots. In the last three weeks, Cousins has gone for better than 1,000 yards passing while finally getting Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs going at the same time. With this level of quarterback play, the Vikings are absolutely a Super Bowl contender.

5. Matt Ryan (LW: 5)

Ryan is dealing with an ankle injury, and it’s another blow in an already unfair season. The Falcons are terrible, the defense has quit and the coach should be fired. Still, Ryan has been sublime all year long, throwing for 2,170 yards and 15 touchdowns without much protection. He’s become one of the more underrated players in the game.

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