NFL quarterback rankings, Week 15: Drew Lock beckons

Sid Luckman Division

8. Aaron Rodgers (LW: 6)

Rodgers has quietly been somewhat lacking this season. Too many times, Rodgers hangs onto the ball looking for the huge play instead of taking the check down. It’s increasingly concerning, but Rodgers has still thrown for 3,260 yards with 23 touchdowns and two interceptions.

7. Kirk Cousins (LW: 9)

Cousins is having a great year. He’s averaging 8.4 YPA with 24 touchdowns and four interceptions. When the Vikings signed him to a fully-guaranteed $84 million deal, this was the player they had in mind.

6. Matt Ryan (LW: 7)

Ryan moves up another spot, even as Calvin Ridley goes on IR. Despite playing behind a bad offensive line and constantly fighting uphill, Ryan has thrown for 3,559 yards and 22 touchdowns, keeping Atlanta competitive. He’s one of the most underrated players of the decade.

5. Deshaun Watson (LW: 5)

Watson had a tough week. For starters, he had an average game despite some garbage-time stat-padding. Then there’s the overall picture, with the Texans being rolled at home by the Broncos. Still, Watson is elite, and now he has a chance to prove it with two games in three weeks against the surging Titans.