NFL quarterback rankings, Week 6: Derek Carr makes a statement

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders is chased by defensive end Mario Addison #97 of the Buffalo Bills during the second half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on October 4, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bills defeated the Raiders 30-23. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders is chased by defensive end Mario Addison #97 of the Buffalo Bills during the second half of the NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on October 4, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bills defeated the Raiders 30-23. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

QB. Las Vegas Raiders. player. Scouting Report. Derek Carr. 13. 28. Pick Analysis

2020 stats: 1,442 yards | 73.1 completion % | 11 TDs | 1 INTs | 8.2 YPA | 81.7 QBR

Last Week: 17

Carr was phenomenal against the Chiefs in a 40-32 win. Much-maligned for throwing short constantly, Carr opened up, launching touchdown strikes of 36 and 37 air yards, along with another completion to Henry Ruggs III for 37 more yards. The Fresno State product has long been accurate and able to avoid turnovers. If he can mix in the deep ball, look out.

15. Pick Analysis. New Orleans Saints. Drew Brees. 12. player. Scouting Report. QB

2020 stats: 1,331 yards | 71.3 completion % | 9 TDs | 3 INTs | 7.8 YPA | 80.1 QBR

Last Week: 12

Brees is rapidly showing his age, although he did turn back time occasionally in the second half. Yes, the Saints are without Michael Thomas, but Brees has looked timid and without much ability to drive the ball. If Alvin Kamara wasn’t there to turn swing passes into chunk plays, New Orleans would need 20-play drives to score.

Pittsburgh Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger. 11. 55. Pick Analysis. QB. player. Scouting Report

2020 stats: 1,016 yards | 69.9 completion % | 10 TDs | 1 INTs | 7.1 YPA | 61.7 QBR

Last Week: 13

Roethlisberger is an interesting study. He’s throwing short almost without break, but the Steelers are scoring — Chase Claypool, mostly. Still, Roethlisberger not stretching the field is concerning. On Sunday, he had a single completion more than 20 air yards, and of his 34 attempts, a whopping  21 were within five yards of the scrimmage line.

QB. Matt Ryan. Atlanta Falcons. 10. player. 44. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

2020 stats: 1,472 yards | 63.2 completion % | 7 TDs | 3 INTs | 7.2 YPA | 63.0 QBR

Last Week: 8

Ryan has to be incredibly frustrated. He’s still a good quarterback at 35 years old, but the weapons are lacking with Julio Jones injured. The Falcons are 0-5, and while Ryan still has plenty to offer, he’s often under siege and without much chance to succeed.

player. Scouting Report. QB. Tennessee Titans. Ryan Tannehill. 9. Pick Analysis. 35

2020 stats: 809 yards | 67.3 completion % | 6 TDs | 1 INTs | 7.8 YPA | 74.9 QBR

Last Week: 11

Tannehill hasn’t played a game in 16 days, so there’s not much to add. The Titans have a huge opportunity to prove themselves against the Bills on Tuesday night, and Tannehill will see his biggest test of the young campaign.

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Deshaun Watson. 8. player. 10. QB. Houston Texans

2020 stats: 1,451 yards | 66.9 completion % | 9 TDs | 5 INTs | 8.9 YPA | 62.1 QBR

Last Week: 10

The two interceptions were rough against Jacksonville, but Watson largely enjoyed his best game of the season against the Jaguars in a win on Sunday. Despite being without a single top target, Watson is on pace for nearly 5,000 passing yards and 40 touchdown passes. Not bad.