If Purdy could somehow pull that off, it could top even Brady's underdog story, and be a 30 for 30 film that writes itself. 2016 Stats: 16 GS, 65.7CMP%, 4428 yards, 40 TD, 7 INT, 104.2 QBR. 2 on this list. And Im sure there will be plenty of comments that suggest he should be (maybe some even think he should be No. Tom Brady is mentioned 232 times in the 2022 NFL Fact and Record Book. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports. But theres still a history of success there. But Ryan was a machine that couldnt be stopped. Burrow didnt have a lot to work with this past season with the Bengals and yet he still led the team to the Super Bowl (he was sacked 70 times between the regular season and the playoffs). Theres no doubt that Wilson, who is 33, isnt the quarterback he once was. Rather, the champion is decided by the AFC Championship Game (formerly the AFL Championship Game) as part of the post-season playoffs involving the teams with the best regular season records. That rounds out the quarterback rankings. Raiders Derek Carr is a top-10 QB In fact, that was what pushed Tom Brady away from the Pats and head to Tampa Bay. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports. We all know how it played out. [1], Through the 2019 season, the most AFL or AFC championships won by any team is eleven, by the Patriots. 1 out of the AFC - Kansas City QB Patrick Although he is a little raw, Allen has had some breakthrough moments that turned opinions in his favour. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Pro Football Hall of Famer Otto Graham A few more facts for the road. Itll be that of the Colts who also only managed to getPeyton Manning one of his two Super Bowls. If his physical gifts are emphasized by the Jets play-calling and he can execute, Wilson has the chance to vault to second on this list by next year. #tbt pic.twitter.com/HClalUQL9R. There are just a couple of other quarterbacks I like better. The quarterback and the rest of the Bengals soundly beat Cleveland 23-10 on Sunday, keeping pace with the ravens at the top of the AFC North. 2016 Stats: 16 GS, 67.8 CMP%, 3667 yards, 23 TD, 4 INT, 104.9 QBR. The quarterback and the rest of the Bengals soundly beat Cleveland 23-10 on Sunday, keeping pace with the ravens at the top of the AFC North. Find out who the leaders are in standard scoring formats and see which players are available in your fantasy football league. Herbert was the third quarterback selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, but he ended up being the offensive rookie of the year and he went to a Pro-Bowl in 2021. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. [4][8] Larry Csonka was the leader in rushing yards for an AFC champion three times. Its hard to find a quarterback good enough to be responsible for almost all of his teams wins but Stafford is that guy. Heres how I rank the 16 current starting quarterbacks in the AFC after the Wilson trade. When you compare Cousins to the obvious top quarterbacks, you get very similar results. Luck is a risk-taking quarterback. If he doesnt, it wont be his fault. Purdy has yet to make his first million. Recently, NFL analyst, Colin Cowherd tallied his top 10 list of quarterbacks in the AFC division. Many will discredit him for being a dink-and-dunk quarterback that can only beat the zone. * All Games qualifier is on pace for at least 200 pass attempts. However, his struggles with getting the ball to his wideouts were concerning. Baltimore Ravens; Cincinnati Bengals; Cleveland Browns; Pittsburgh Purdy is 22 years old and was born Dec. 27, 1999, leaving him five days shy of being the first quarterback born in the 2000s to face Tom Brady. Guys likeOdell Beckham Jr. and rookieSterling Shepard really helped propel the Giants to the season they had. What works against Rivers is his lack of athleticism and he throws too many picks. So, this is why Rivers slots in so far down the order. For the word puzzle clue of the same number of this afc quarterback, the Sporcle Puzzle Library found the following results. For a long time, it was Joe Montana and then everybody else in the greatest quarterback of all The answer is Patrick Mahomes until its not. That honor will have to wait. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. I dont see him as a potential future Super Bowl MVP. Third year quarterbackDerek Carrout of Fresno State had an MVP worthy year at the quarterback position. Cowherd predicted that if the Kansas City Chiefs have a good offense, they could be the favorites. Admittedly, the Indianapolis Colts have an underrated defense and running game. [3] The Steelers have been the runner up eight times, while the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers have been the runner up seven times. Mayfield might be the most overhyped quarterback currently in the league. Ill give Lawrence a mulligan for 2021. As a rookie, Tagovailoa revealed some of the challenges that occur with rookies, riding an up and down season after being named starter midway through the season. Overall, the AFL or AFC champion has won 27 of the 55 Super Bowls played through the end of the 2018 season. Both were unknowns entering the league, so if Brady could win a Super Bowl in his first year as a starter with nobody giving him a chance, then you can't rule out Purdy taking this loaded San Francisco team on a title run. At age 37, Brees threw 37 touchdowns which is good for fourth best of his career. Thats the way he plays. Tannehill is getting a lot of shade tossed his way this offseason thanks to his poor play against the Bengals in the playoffs. [7] Andre Reed was the leader in receiving yards for an AFC champion four times. His inexperience faltered him in the playoffs and led the Cowboys to a second round exit after going 13-3 and obtaining the bye and home field advantage. Feel free to tweet me any reaction to the lists and debate anything that I have written about your favorite NFL quarterback. But I think Titans fans also need to understand that Tennessee wouldnt have been the No. In 1970, the AFL merged with the NFL. The Buffalo Bills won six AFL or AFC championships and the Miami Dolphins and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders have each won five AFL or AFC championships. The AFC is absolutely loaded with quarterbacks especially after the Seattle Seahawks traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. There are better quarterbacks out there, but there are some that are much worse, too. 72.6. This slot is a toss-up to a number of different quarterbacks, who all have a reasonable case at cracking the top 10. I think if you got Wilson out of New York, he could be a top 10 quarterback in the AFC. If thats the case, then five Super Bowls wouldnt be his. Terry Bradshaw, Jim Kelly and Peyton Manning were each the starting quarterback for four AFC champions. Manning started for 2 two championships each for two different franchises, the Indianapolis Colts and the Broncos. Franco Harris and Thurman Thomas were each the leader in rushing yards for an AFC champion four times. The New Orleans Saints are lucky to have a guy like Drew Brees. If Prescott is a legitimate quarterback (weve seen this story before fromColin Kaepernick), then the Cowboys will get that elusive sixth Super Bowl ring a lot sooner than later. Updated 12/06/2022 01:12 PM EST. Then the annualTony Romo injury happened and the Cowboys finally found their replacement. The cast surrounding him wasnt great, but watching Newtons throwing motion was not something to behold either. With that, here is the 2021 ranking of AFC East quarterbacks entering the 2021 season: The rookie takes over the Big Apple (rather, East Rutherford, New Jersey) to help right the ship following years of dysfunction for the Jets. According to him, the QBs should be judged on their overall careers and take away the highs and lows. You'll now receive the top Bills Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Purdy does have one edge here, though. Interestingly, last year he was the only quarterback with no completions. Burrow had the fifth-best passing grade (92.5) when targeting throws 10-19 yards downfield, but he ranked 32nd out of 36 qualifying quarterbacks on 20-plus yard throws. This slot is a toss-up to a number of different quarterbacks, who all have a reasonable case at cracking the top 10. 10. Brock Purdy is mentioned once, for being the 49ers 2022 7th-round pick. 2016 Stats: 16 GS, 67.0 CMP%, 4917 yards, 25 TD, 12 INT, 97.2 QBR. For many, Derek Carr is not a top-10 quarterback, as some believe he is an above-average signal-caller, but not the best of the best. After Titans fire GM, could other teams' embattled GMs be in danger? [6] Don Shula has been the head coach of five AFC championship teams. But I still need to see more from the former Stanford quarterback. [4][8] Manning started for 2 two championships each for two different franchises, the Indianapolis Colts and the Broncos. His consistency is really the only thing that keeps him from being higher on this list. There's a clear No. He only threw four interceptions and managed the clock very well throughout the year (no slight toEzekiel Elliott) to help the Cowboys become the top team in the NFC East. The last two spots are fairly interchangeable within the rankings, as untapped promise, uncertainty, and regression are the talk of the town in these spots. The fourth round draft choice out of Mississippi State was not expected to see the field much, if at all, in 2016. No AFL or AFC champion has won exactly 15 games. I still like him just a smidge better than Wentz. If all three do what they are supposed to in terms of production, Carr should eclipse the 5,000-yard mark for the first time in his career, and show the rest of the world why he is a top-10 quarterback. Note: Im basing these rankings on who Id want my quarterback to be in 2022, not necessarily based on their past accomplishments (though thats obviously a factor). PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on December 25, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Who couldve seen two years ago that Allen would be the best quarterback in the division going into 2021. Although he tends to take a few risks, Patrick Mahomes is the complete package. * Home Games qualifier is on pace for at least 80 pass attempts. The AFL champion lost the first two Super Bowls. Watching Rodgers dominate and only throw four interceptions on the year was nearly enough to give him the top ranking. Troy Polamalu was a defensive 1st team All-Pro for three AFC champions with the Steelers between 2005 and 2010. driver Pierre Gasly and Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino. But for now, he is. Carr led his team to ten fourth quarter comebacks despite a porous defense and used every offensive weapon he had. As free agencys top targets have all primarily signed, NFL teams are beginning to focus on the draft. Roethlisberger is also part of a solid unit, at least from a defensive standpoint. He hasnt been terrible, but he hasnt really shown us much, either. Lawrence has the talent to be in the top five of this list. Scouting reports on both quarterbacks praised their pocket presence with concerns on arm strength. [7] Chuck Noll and Marv Levy each coached four AFC champions. Seven AFL or AFC champions have won 14 games, including two Miami Dolphins teams and three New England Patriots teams (2003, 2004, 2016). Miami has provided additional weapons around Tagovailoa, Will Fuller in free agency and drafting Jaylen Waddle with the sixth-overall pick. Player ratings with position rankings. He graduated with a PG Diploma in Journalism from the 2016 Stats: 16 GS, 70.0 CMP%, 5208 yards,37 TD, 15 INT, 101.7 QBR. Dallas Cowboys; New York Giants; Philadelphia Eagles; Washington Commanders; NFC North. Enjoy the ride! We dont have much of a sample size with Mills. He was efficient and turned in the leagues best QBR. The Houston Oilers won the first two AFL championships, in 1960 and 1961. Maybe new Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel can unlock the talent we saw from Tua at Alabama. 1 seed in the playoffs this past season without Tannehill. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images). 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Prescott made a statement by storming into the league and taking the Cowboys by storm. Well, the tradition continues, with just a different quarterback at the king of the hill. Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen is the unquestioned best quarterback in the AFC East, followed by a great deal of uncertainty with the remainder of the quarterbacks in the division. Brady has earned $333 million dollars in his NFL career, not including endorsements, the most in league history. At these hyperlinks, you can find numbers21-11as well as 32-22in the quarterback rankings. These ten teams are very fortunate to have good quarterbacks and wont need to focus on drafting one unless theyre looking for a future replacement. Raiders: Top-3 bargain signings from 2022 free agency. With Brees career potentially winding down, look for him to do just as good, if not better, next year to try and lift the to the playoffs himself. Brady is the NFL's all-time wins, touchdown passes and passing yards leader, among other categories. Can he be that quarterback again? 37 Damien Harris; 36 Kevin Harris; 38 Rhamondre Stevenson; 35 Pierre Strong Jr. 1) Bills Josh Allen. NFL Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors. Yes, four of the top-10 quarterbacks are in the AFC West, which makes for what should be an exciting race for the division title this Fall. Las Vegas Raiders 2022 opponent offseason review: Los Angeles Chargers, 3 reasons the Las Vegas Raiders will have the best defense in the AFC West in 2022, Raiders: 3 advantages Las Vegas has to win the AFC West. As his career progresses, Jackson is only improving more and more with each passing year. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. [1] The New England Patriots are the only other AFC team to win three consecutive championships, from 2016 through 2018. The AFC This conference is absolutely loaded with elite signal-callers, ranging from young Tennis, NFL, and eSports. Cowherd observed that Drew Lock possesses a long arm and he has an excellent team around him. Please check your email for a confirmation. Well, the tradition continues, with just a different quarterback at the king of the hill. So one final questionYOU LIKE THAT?! If Im starting a franchise from scratch, Im still rolling with Mahomes. But thats pretty much it. People really dont realize how goodKirk Cousinsis. Six of the teams that won 14 games did so in a 16-game season. [8] Paul Warfield and Julian Edelman have been the leader in receiving yards for an AFC champion three times.[7][6]. Zach Wilson. All Rights Reserved. Now that Cousins is finally getting the chance to start and prove himself, he is making the most of the opportunity. Chicago Bears; Detroit Lions; Green Bay Packers; 2010 Quarterbacks. Once we get to this point on the list, Id be happy with any of these guys. This was tough. According to him, a quarterback is defined by his pop year. [1] The Raiders have also been the AFL or AFC runner up, as a result of losing the AFL or AFC Championship Game, a record nine times. Potentially the leagues MVP, Ryan enjoyed his most successful season yet, taking the Falcons to the Super Bowl. He even compared Mahomes to an Aaron Rodgers of six years ago and without any injuries. Newton threw for only eight touchdowns this year. Matt Ryan, Derek Carr, Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins were the other names up for consideration here, but Prescott ultimately got the nod. It seemed that anytime the Raiders needed a fourth quarter comeback, it was like no other signal caller wouldve been a better option. This is still a former Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro-Bowler. Sign up for the Bills Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Matt Ryan, Derek Carr, Last season, the division was once again won by the Kansas City Chiefs, with the Raiders also joining them in the playoffs as a Wild Card team. Since joining the NFL in 1950, the Browns have had 61 quarterbacks start in at least one game for the team. Im not high on Carr, but I recognize that hes a better option than the quarterbacks at the bottom of this list. The AFC has its roots in the American Football League (AFL), which began to play in 1960. Get the comprehensive list of every Quarterback for each NFL pro football team Rob Gronkowski is the only tight end to be named a 1st team All-Pro for three AFC champions, for the Patriots between 2011 and 2017. Now, four of the top-10 quarterback reside in the division, as Russell Wilson takes over for Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater at the helm of the Broncos. The sports analyst released his ranking of the AFC's top 10 quarterbacks during his Tuesday morning show. As part of the merger, the former AFL teams, plus three former NFL teams (the Baltimore Colts, the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers), were placed into the AFC. The 1971 Miami Dolphins, 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers and 2007 New England Patriots each had five 1st team All-Pros. Brady has literally re-written the record books. 10 Mac Jones 4 Bailey Zappe; Running backs. My biggest issue with Carr is that I dont feel like hes genuine as a leader. I think weve seen Mayfields ceiling. This might be controversial, but Ive always liked Wilsons talent. Purdy is 22 years old and was born Dec. 27, 1999, leaving him five days shy of being the first quarterback born in the 2000s to face Tom Brady. Tom Brady at 2000 NFL Combine. The Giants had absolutely no run game in 2016 and Mannings arm lead them pretty much the entire way so that nullifies any concern Giants fans, or NFL fans for that matter, should have about Manning aging. It has been a very active offseason for the AFC West, as the Raiders, Chargers, Chiefs, and Broncos made some huge moves in terms of their roster. He did all this despite being the leagues most sacked quarterback . Also, theres the elephant in the room, with Mac Jones waiting for his turn to take the reins of the Patriots offense. Pittsburgh will almost certainly look to upgrade at this position this offseason. Burrows 4,611 passing yards was the sixth best in the league in 2021, which is 1,729 more than any other AFC quarterback. The remaining former NFL teams were placed in the NFC. Last year, Watson nabbed 34 touchdowns and 300+ yard passing in a playoff game. Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen is the unquestioned best quarterback in the AFC East, followed by a great deal of uncertainty with the remainder of the quarterbacks in the division. He has won five Super Bowls by himself and orchestrated the best comeback in Super Bowl history. 1 on this list. The Top 10 Quarterbacks of All Time. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys. Pretty much, it was Brady and a bunch of also-rans. He predicted that Mayfield will be more humble and will benefit from more protection. So far, five of the NFL 's 16 AFC teams have made a move for a new starting quarterback. See the full player roster for the 2021 New York Jets. Burrow is dangerously close to being No. Troy Aikman cackling at this 49ers play featuring backup QB Brock Purdy handing the football the wrong way. Dhruv has also conducted interviews with F1 See the latest NFL Standings by Division, Conference and League. The issue has been wins and losses, but coming off a playoff season in 2021, and with a better roster and hopefully fewer distractions than last season, this could end up being his best season yet. Xavier Institute of Communications. [6] In addition, he was the starting quarterback for one NFC championship team, the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for a total of 10 conference championships. [1] The only other team to win two consecutive AFL championships prior to the merger was the Buffalo Bills, who won in 1964 and 1965 with future United States Congressman, HUD Secretary and Vice-Presidential nominee Jack Kemp at quarterback. 2016 Stats: 16 GS, 69.9 CMP%, 4944 yards, 38 TD, 7 INT, 117.1 QBR, This year almost became the story of Matt Ryan. * Away/Neutral Games qualifier is on pace for at least 80 pass attempts. In layman terms, a pop year is when practically everything lines up for them. His unfortunate injury in week 16 sent the Raiders into a spiral heading into playoff time. Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen is the unquestioned best quarterback in the AFC East, followed by a great deal of uncertainty with the remainder of the quarterbacks in the division. He has a lively persona that would reflect positively on any locker room. I wouldnt complain if he was my starting quarterback. AFC East news: #Jets bench QB Zach Wilson: Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! In case you aren't aware, the pool of quarterback talent across the NFL is quite deep. Quarterbacks. 2) Joe Montana. He utilized all of his weapons and helped push all the right buttons in getting Atlanta to the big game. 8:00 am ET, the last pick (aka Mr. Allen was an MVP candidate last year throughout his breakthrough campaign. And Purdy's blooper is now a footnote compared with the fact that he's the 49ers starting quarterback. Who wouldnt want a former NFL MVP? According to Cowherd, watching Philip RIvers was like watching Eli Manning in his last two years. AFC West. There's a tiny disparity here, but Purdy can close the gap on Sunday (chuckle). For Carr, putting up statistics has never been the issue, as he holds nearly every passing record in team history. He led the Packers to a playoff berth and really pushed them ahead. Before he retired, he has the chance to win more Super Bowls himself than the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL record of six. Manning still managed to throw 16 interceptions with a talented receiving corps which causes a little concern. He also backed Lock to be the pop quarterback for the 2020 NFL season, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. The AFL or AFC champion is not necessarily the team with the best record in the regular season. Wilson, the second-overall pick in this Aprils draft, has been put in the drivers seat for the franchise. Cowherd confessed that he would be surprised if they didnt make the playoffs, but not surprised. This is a tough one. Recently, NFL analyst, Colin Allen actually led the team to a 10-win streak for the first time since the 1990s. Las Vegas Raiders news fromFanSided Daily, Las Vegas Raiders 2022 opponent offseason review: Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders: 3 bold predictions for the 2022 offense, 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time, 15 Most Beloved Fan Favorites of All-Time, Las Vegas Raiders 2022 opponent offseason review: Denver Broncos. By now you've probably heard that Sunday's matchup between the Buccaneers and 49ers will feature 45-year old Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback of all-time, against 22-year old rookie Brock Purdy, the last pick (aka Mr. [11] John Elway was the starting quarterback for five AFC champions. It is very unfortunate that it doesnt seem that New Orleans is in a good enough position to win games and e a playoff team right now. With virtually no run game, the Lions must heavily rely on Stafford and he handles it well making him a lock of a top-10 quarterback. 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It's also 35 more wins than Purdy has, who will probably be counted on if San Francisco reached the postseason, with Jimmy Garoppolo's playoff availability unlikely. 35. Cowherd believes that if Mayfield and Darnold swapped teams, the difference would be staggering. The American Football Conference (AFC) is one of two conferences within the National Football League, the National Football Conference (NFC) being the other. Brady has won 35 playoff games in his career, as many as the 49ers franchise in their storied history. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | He was still just three months old when Brady was drafted 199th overall in 2000, making this the largest age gap in a starting QB matchup in NFL history, with Brady being 45 years old. He looked decent with the Texans as a rookie last season. He is one of the most physically talented quarterbacks in the NFL. He is a Pro Bowl caliber quarterback who should win a Super Bowl by the end of his career. Featured image via Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports, I write about Tennessee Vols athletics and the NFL for AtoZ Sports. Elway was the starring quarterback for the 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997 and 1998 Denver Broncos. Only the 1972 Miami Dolphins won 14 games in a 14-game season, with their perfect 140 record. If Manning can have an eerily similar season next year, watch for the Giants to make a run at making the Super Bowl from the NFC side. Visit ESPN to view NFL Total QBR for the current and previous seasons Sure, he's never started a game, but let's not let the facts get in the way a good note. He was also eighth for passing touchdowns (34), which is 18 more than Jackson. Find current or past season NFL standings by team. Hes good enough to get a team to a .500 record most years, but hes never going to get you to a Super Bowl. Ham was a 1st team All-Pro for the 1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers. After the AFL/NFL merger in 1970, the Super Bowl continued to be played between the AFC champion and the NFC champion. So far, five of the NFL's 16 AFC teams have made a move for a new starting quarterback. Brady also has 12 more playoff losses and three more Super Bowl losses than Purdy, so it's not all doom-and-gloom! Remember life before Tannehill? At the end of the 1966 season, the Super Bowl began to be played between the AFL champion and the NFL champion. The 1970 Baltimore Colts, 1982 Miami Dolphins, 1987 Denver Broncos and 1996 and 2001 New England Patriots did not have any 1st team All-Pros. The NFL has seen plenty of quarterbacks who have changed the game, His 25 touchdowns were thrown to a mediocre receiving corps. But when he can put up 31 touchdowns to oppose those risks he may take, its hard to argue with his style of play. #MNF pic.twitter.com/FAccTf5oRz. 1). Tom Brady: forgot what down it was in 2020 loss to, Brock Purdy: handed off ball in wrong direction in Week 11, Career earnings: $333.0M (Brady), $782K (Purdy), Twitter followers: 2.9M (Brady), 25.5K (Purdy), NFL Fact and Record Book mentions: 232 (Brady), 1 (Purdy), Hometown: San Mateo, California (Brady), Gilbert, Arizona (Purdy), Childhood idol: Joe Montana (Brady), Dan Marino (Purdy). Flutie (11th round, 285th overall pick in 1985) is actually the lowest-drafted QB Brady has ever faced, not Purdy. Luck is good enough to catapult the Colts into a playoff spot all by himself. having authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR, Irrelevant) in the 2022 NFL Draft, Jimmy Garoppolo's playoff availability unlikely, confused about what down it was, like Brady in 2020, NFL Week 14 scores, highlights and updates, Texans nearly stun Cowboys as 16.5-point underdogs, Chiefs vs. Broncos odds, how to watch, live stream, Dolphins vs. Chargers picks, SNF prediction, odds, bets, Jets' White suffers rib injury, returns vs. Bills, Giants punter flagged for bizarre penalty vs. Eagles, Brady vs. Purdy: NFL's most lopsided QB matchup ever, Highlights: Jags' Lawrence plays like a No. However, he has a number of limitations, especially when it comes to his teammates. 25 results for "the same number of Focus On Sport/Getty Images. The AFC West is going to be loaded in 2022, as the Las Vegas Raiders, Chargers, Chiefs, and Broncos all have top-10 quarterbacks. View quarterback stats for the 2022 NFL season. Larry Little is the only offensive lineman to be named as a 1st team All-Pro for three AFC champions, the 19711973 Miami Dolphins. Belichick coached the New England Patriots to AFC championships in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018. He can make plays with his legs and his arm and is built like a mule. QB. Dhruv George is a senior Formula One and NASCAR analyst for EssentiallySports, It's the most lopsided QB matchup on paper in NFL history, from stats to career earnings, and maybe even Twitter followers and retirements. Purdy is 22 years old and was born Dec. 27, 1999, leaving him five days shy of being the first quarterback born in the 2000s to face Tom Brady. The team around Luck currently isnt in the best shape. He is an elite quarterback by all the standards. The way he sees plays unfold is unlike any other quarterback in the league. Tagovailoa enters his second season in the NFL. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Crossword Clue. Perhaps my favorite nugget about this matchup: Brady has started against a quarterback from 35 different draft classes, from Doug Flutie in 1985 to Purdy in 2022. He seems to be a fine wine, only getting better with age. The AFC West, in particular, is a defensive coordinators nightmare Wilson, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, and Derek Carr all in the same division. Luck threw 40 touchdowns in 2014. Garo Yepremian is the only kicker to be named as a 1st team All-Pro for two AFC champions, the 1971 and 1973 Miami Dolphins. Yes, he was terrific as a rookie for the Patriots in 2021. Along with two Super Bowl Brady's game check this year ($882K) is more than what Purdy has made in his career up to this point ($782K). Also, theres the elephant in the room, with Mac Jones, Miami has provided additional weapons around Tagovailoa, Will Fuller in free agency and drafting Jaylen Waddle with the, 5 takeaways from the Bills' 20-12 win over the Jets, What uniforms the Bills, Jets will wear in Week 14, Bills end up getting Marquez Stevenson back, Bills place 50-yard line marker for new stadium in parking lot, Darryl Talley 'Legend of the Game' for Bills vs. However, one look at his statistics and it is clear he is better than nearly every quarterback in the league and has put up monster numbers without a true WR1 in recent seasons. But he doesnt strike me as a quarterback that has the it factor. In case you can't tell, we don't always take ourselves too seriously around here, so let's dive in on this whacky tale of the tape. Im not all-in on the Mac Jones hype. 15 Nelson Agholor; 84 Terry After all, he has only played one full season in the NFL. However, his struggles with getting the ball to his wideouts were concerning. The question for Tagovailoa is: Can he gain consistency and improve his play with the added responsibility of a second-year quarterback? 2016 Stats: 15 GS, 63.5 CMP%, 4240 yards, 31 TD, 13 INT, 96.4 QBR. Now, armed with Davante Adams on the outside, Hunter Renfrow in the slot, and Darren Waller at tight end, he has the best assortment of weapons that he has had in his career. But we also have to consider that things turned sour in Seattle and his vision of the offense didnt line up with Pete Carrolls vision. Herbert has quickly proved to be an elite NFL quarterback. Purdy's career didn't get off to a good start after handing the ball off in the wrong direction in mop up duty on "Monday Night Football" in Week 11. Irrelevant, he can find inspiration from Brady's success as a sixth-round pick in 2000. Jets, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Even if Allen faces some regression this year, he will be far and away the best quarterback in the division. Hes been decent at times. He often forces throws into his receivers to make a big play but may result in an interception. But what Burrow did in that one full season was beyond incredible. Cowherd insisted that career stats do not interest him, instead, he is focusing on the present situation. Maybe Im going all-in on Burrow too soon. In other words, the law of averages applies to this scenario. The Dallas Cowboys found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow inDak Prescott. 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