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NFL quarterback power rankings: Patrick Mahomes leads the way, Patriots need help

By Brad Weiss

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. The Chiefs won the game 31-20. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. The Chiefs won the game 31-20. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 04: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans sets a play during the NFL Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 04: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans sets a play during the NFL Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

. . . Deshaun Watson. 6. player. 10

The Houston Texans got a good one when they selected Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson in the 2017 NFL Draft, as his college coach Dabo Swinney said that passing on Watson would be like passing on Michael Jordan. Through his three years as the starter, Watson has turned into one of the more dynamic quarterbacks in the league, leading the Texans to the playoffs the least two seasons.

After an injury derailed his rookie campaign, Watson has led the Texans to back-to-back double-digit win seasons, all the while doing it despite a lack of talent in front of him along the offensive line. Watson is one of those guys who can stand in the pocket and deliver the ball downfield, while also having the athleticism to make plays happen with his legs, making him one of the more dangerous quarterbacks in the NFL.

. Aaron Rodgers. 5. player. 49. .

Looking back on his career, it is really incredible that Aaron Rodgers has won only one Super Bowl title, as many consider him to be one of the best pure passers the NFL has ever seen. Last season, Rodgers led his Green Bay Packers to the NFC title game, all the while doing it with limited weapons at wide receiver.

This offseason, the thought was the Packers would draft from a dominating wide receiver class in the 2020 NFL Draft, but they instead decided to draft Rodgers’ eventual successor in Jordan Love. Still, Rodgers has a lot left in the tank, and after throwing only six interceptions over the last two seasons, any team would be happy to have him if the Packers move in another direction.

15. . . . Drew Brees. 4. player

Ever since signing with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent back in 2006, Drew Brees has become a Hall of Fame quarterback, winning Most Valuable Player awards, Super Bowls, and setting career passing records. As he enters his age-41 season, Brees has shown no indication that he is slowing down, especially after leading the NFL in completion percentage last season.

In fact, Brees has led the NFL in completion percentage the last three seasons, and is No. 1 all-time in passing touchdowns with 547. It has been an incredible journey for Brees, who is the crown jewel of New Orleans, and looks to have at least another few years left playing at a very high level.

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