NFL quarterback rankings, Week 12: Deshaun Watson falters in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans looks to throw the ball during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks to the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

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8. Tom Brady (LW: 6)

Brady has to move down the list. The Patriots struggle to score points. The only touchdown on Sunday for the Pats came on a Julian Edelman pass. For the season, Brady has 14 touchdown tosses and is throwing for 6.8 yards per attempt. Not GOAT-like.

7. Deshaun Watson (LW: 2)

Watson falls out of the top division after his worst showing of the season. Forget the numbers for a minute. The biggest issue was Watson dancing in the pocket when Baltimore is the most blitz-heavy team in the league. He has to know better, and it led to six sacks and one of the most comical interceptions you’ll ever see.

6. Drew Brees (LW: 7)

Brees moves up a spot after throwing three touchdowns in an easy win over the Buccaneers. He’s still rounding into form after missing more than month with a torn ligament in his right thumb, but Brees is trending in the right direction, and so are the Saints.

5. Dak Prescott (LW: 8)

Just a phenomenal showing by Prescott this weekend. With the defense having a tough day, Prescott bailed out the unit with 444 passing yards. Few players deserve more MVP talk than Dak, who has kept the Cowboys atop the NFC East almost single-handedly.

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