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