As goes the quarterback, so goes the team. It's not true in the NFL, but it usually is. And it makes sense: In a pa sing league, the pa sers are like royalty -- the biggest influences on whether a team is destined more for a Super Bowl title or a No. 1 draft pick. It's with that in mind that we come to you with the most important pecking order outside of traditional team power rankings: QB Power Rankings. Consider this your cut-and-dry guide to the best and worst of the NFL's signal-callers -- a weekly 1-to-32 rundown of every starter under center. How are the QBs ranked? We try to factor in both current standingandfuture upside. So a long resume doesn't always guarantee an edge over untapped potential, just as a cold streak doesn't always erase a history of succe s. At the end of the day, we're simply trying to sort the QBs based on 2021 value, both now and in the near future. Other quarterbacks had bigger jumps this week -- and among them. But Murray has catapulted himself basically to the front of the MVP race with another dual-threat showcase. We'd still trust Rodgers and Brady and a few others more than the ' youngster, but the margin is getting thinner by the week. He's got Arizona Donte DiVincenzo Jersey rolling as a true NFC contender. *** Now, without further ado, let's get to the rest of our Week 5 rankings: Week 5 QB Power Rankings1 Kansas City Chiefs QB Shredding the for five touchdowns looked way too easy, and he used his legs for a key first down as well. It's astounding how much he can do operating on autopilot. (+1)2 Green Bay Packers QB Funny how quickly he and the ' cruise-control dominance is now just a ho-hum affair around the NFL. (-1)3 Seattle Seahawks QB He has to be better on third downs, but the magician keeps finding ways to extend plays when Seattle needs him most.4 Bobby Portis Jersey Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB The rain (and/or defense) really got to him on Sunday night, but he stayed the course, leaned on the ground and made some tough plays down the stretch.5 Dallas Cowboys QB In a league chock-full of star QB play right now, he's been maybe the steadiest and smoothest from the pocket.6 Los Angeles Chargers QB He stalled a bit halfway through their big win over the , but only after showcasing elite touch and accuracy to bury Vegas early. The are in good hands. (+1)7 Arizona Cardinals QB If he keeps it up, he'll go even higher. No one save for does as much damage with his legs, and he's also throwing it as well as he ever has. Arizona is gonna be a tough out all year. (+2)8 Buffalo Bills QB Who's threatening them in the East? Allen's been good but hasn't even to be during Buffalo's last few outings, with the blowing out Miami, Washington and Houston in consecutive weeks.9 Los Angeles Rams QB He's still vital to Sean McVay's high-flying offense, but frustration set in early against the Cardinals, as he was just slightly off the mark for an important game. (-3)10 Baltimore Ravens QB Few QBs throw a prettier deep ball, and this time, he had help from ! The big-play factor never dies with him.11 Las Vegas Raiders QB A better game plan may have helped against L.A., with lateral movement too often a focus early on, but he's still slinging it with authority in crunch time. (+1)12 Cincinnati Bengals QB His Week 4 work came against the , but he's been zipping it with confidence for most of the year. The ceiling has yet to be touched, and it's mighty high. (+3)13 Minnesota Vikings QB Sunday's low-scoring lo s against Cleveland wasn't all on him, by any means. But his limitations are far more apparent when the Nik Stauskas Jersey run game and pa s protection aren't in his favor. (-2)14 Tenne see Titans QB It's been a roller coaster ride for him this year, with shaky protection, banged-up pa s targets and an unpredictable defense putting more on his plate.15 Cleveland Browns QB He's not killing the lately, but he's also not helping as much as he could. Kevin Stefanski doesn't ask a ton here, so it would behoove Mayfield to clean up his act as the caretaker. (-2)16 Carolina Panthers QB Pre sure finally got to Darnold at the tail end of a close one with Dallas, but the arrow is still pointing up, especially considering his succe s on the move. (+1)17 Philadelphia Eagles QB Mental miscues are still plaguing him in some spots, but he kept pace with for much of Sunday's game, taking a big step forward in efficiency. (+1)18 New Orleans Saints QB He did what was asked of him, which was enough to keep New Orleans in contention against the . But the aren't asking a ton, which suggests they've yet to trust him on a big workload. (+2)19 San Francisco 49ers QB Kyle Shahanan says could still play in Week 5, but don't count on it. Lance is still uneven in the pocket, but his mobility and downfield touch alone make him a high-upside play out of the gate.20 New England Patriots QB He wasn't lighting it up against the , but he sure handled the moment well, going toe to toe with and putting the Patriots in a position to pull off the upset. (+1)21 Atlanta Falcons QB He's looked more comfortable with each outing under Arthur Smith. Like Stafford in 2020, however, he feels a bit stuck on a team that's heading in a different long-term direction. (+1) Ersan Ilyasova Jersey 22 Indianapolis Colts QB There's good and bad from his win over Miami: The good is he was solid, especially in the second half. The bad is that might be close to his ceiling working off multiple injuries and playing in the confines of Frank Reich's ideal role for him. (+1)23 Detroit Lions QB He's been perfectly solid for a team that won't give up, but as is the case with the , this just isn't gonna be his year. (+1)24 Chicago Bears QB He looked much more comfortable rolling out and working off play-action, with a sisting. Let's hope can be a similar security blanket, a suming isn't back in the saddle. (+2)25 Washington Football Team QB Still not sure we'd trust him to deliver against good defenses on a consistent basis, but give him credit for battling. He's easily giving Washington as much as the team would get from . (+5)26 New York Giants QB The Giants might not be great, but he's been quietly solid most of the year. If they can figure out ways to keep highlighting his strengths, there could still be something here. (+3)27 New York Jets QB He's still got a ways to go, but man should his confidence be way up after basically having his way against the , complete with a point-and-chuck-it bomb straight out of a rece s game. (+5)28 Jacksonville Jaguars QB He did well going head to head with in Week 4, albeit without any scores of his own. Let's hope his mettle isn't damaged by enduring the Urban Meyer saga.29 Pittsburgh Steelers QB He's had a great career, but the are almost competitive of his QB play. The arm is still there at times, but the movement and accuracy and decision-making is not. (-2)30 Denver Broncos QB With down with a concu sion, he could get a shot at redemption. Reckle sne s has been an i sue, but if he can control the ball while taking a few shots here and there, Denver will be OK.31 Miami Dolphins QB We are seeing clearly why he's best served as a backup. Junior Bridgeman Jersey The ' offense has been a nonstarter all year, but his extremely conservative approach isn't helping. (-6)32 Houston Texans QB It's partly a byproduct of playing for the playing the Bills defense, but he looked over-matched every step of the way in his second career start. (-1)The new NFL season is here! Win or lose, you can shop jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more to support your favorite team. .
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