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Oh come on, NO STARTING QUARTERBACKS WERE TRADED? The NFL is so lame.

Let's rank these fools.

"},{"title":"32. Jake Luton, Jaguars","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Luton_Jake_USATSI_14749230.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1604524962,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: N/A

Well, the Jaguars got their wish. Gardner Minshew, who was playing better than expected is hurt (you can choose whether there should have been quotes around that word), and now the team is going with a sixth-round rookie at quarterback. This is how you tank, folks.

"},{"title":"31. Whoever starts for the Cowboys","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Generic_Cowboys_USATSI_10987636_0.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1603999248,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 32

Week 8 stats: 21-of-40, 180 yards 0 TD, 0 INT, 22 rush yards (Ben DiNucci)

The Cowboys are going on their fourth starting quarterback this season. Andy Dalton is on the reserve/COVID-19 list and the team's decided Ben DiNucci isn't the guy after he was a non-factor against the Eagles. Now it will be... Cooper Rush? Garrett Gilbert? Oof.

"},{"title":"30. Sam Darnold, Jets","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Darnold_Sam_USATSI_13859834_0.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1603317427,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 31

Week 8 stats: 18-of-30, 133 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 21 rush yards

Season stats: 58.6 completion %, 174.2 yards/game, 3 TD, 6 INT, 138 rush yards, 1 rush TD

Darnold probably isn't as good as Cam Newton, but they're in similar situations: not good enough to make up for a brutal supporting cast. They'll square off Monday night.

Jets suffering through historically bad season

"},{"title":"29. Cam Newton, Patriots","video":"0Lo1TGgf0oAO","thumbnail":{"uri":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/short_form_video/hero/BREER_ON_PATS_QBS_110220_1920x1080_1814861379760.jpg","alt":"Breer: Pats need to find out if Cam Newton can be long-term answer at QB","title":"Breer: Pats need to find out if Cam Newton can be long-term answer at QB"},"credit":"","published":1600892180,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 29

Week 8 stats: 15-of-25, 174 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 54 rush yards, 1 rush TD

Season stats: 66.0 completion %, 190.5 yards/game, 2 TD, 7 INT, 298 rush yards, 6 rush TD

He has two passing touchdowns all season and, with 174 yards against the Bills, still has just one 175-yard performance in the air. The Patriots are 2-5 and should go to Jarrett Stidham against the Jets.

That isn't because Stidham is better -- he likely isn't -- but the season is lost. Might as well see what you have and possibly help the draft pick in the process.

Newton's start to season puts him in rare, infamous company

"},{"title":"28. Daniel Jones, Giants","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Jones_Daniel_USATSI_14991734.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1603315655,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 28

Week 8 stats: 25-of-41, 256 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT, 20 rush yards

Season stats: 61.8 completion %, 208.3 yards/game, 7 TD, 9 INT, 316 rush yards

Having watched a lot of Giants this season, the verdict on Daniel Jones might be that he's bad with a dash of brilliant. He can make plays; he just usually doesn't. Then again, he can also play the supporting cast card.

"},{"title":"27. Carson Wentz, Eagles","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/article/hero/Wentz_C_US_15001093.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679245,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 25

Week 8 stats: 15-of-27, 123 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Season stats: 58.4 completion %, 235.4 yards/game, 12 TD, 12 INT, 202 rush yards, 5 rush TD

There was a play in the second half of that game Sunday night where Jalen Hurts came in and completed a short pass. I couldn't have been the only thinking "god, just leave him in there." Wentz stinks this season.

"},{"title":"26. Nick Mullens, 49ers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Mullens_Nick_USATSI_14957553.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1600892040,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: N/A

Season stats: 70.4 completion %, 213 yards/game, 4 TD, 3 INT

This guy again. Jimmy Garoppolo can't catch a break. I'm going to speak Cousins-to-San Fran into existence.

"},{"title":"25. Drew Lock, Broncos","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Lock_Drew_USATSI_13851277_0.jpg","credit":"Getty Images","published":1601496000,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 30

Week 8 stats: 26-of-41, 248 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

Season stats: 58.0 completion %, 185.4 yards/game, 4 TD, 5 INT, 1 rush TD

The second-year quarterback had a great second half to lead the Broncos to a comeback win over the Chargers. Lock just might be pretty good.

"},{"title":"24. Nick Foles, Bears","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Foles_N_USATSI_14992687_0.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1601494908,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 27

Week 8 stats: 28-of-41, 272 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

Season stats: 64.8 completion %, 235.2 yards/game, 8 TD, 7 INT, 1 rush TD

Foles remains thoroughly "meh," which has prompted both the Chicago Sun-Times and The Athletic to wonder whether he's even better than Mitch Trubisky. The Bears might not be able to find out, as Trubisky played snap Sunday and injured his shoulder.

Without knowing how serious the injury is, it's worth watching whether the Bears would go back to their original starter for the season.

"},{"title":"23. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Tagovailoa_Tua_USATSI_15086417.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599748898,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 26

Week 8 stats: 12-of-22, 93 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 14-of-24, 102 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT

The easy takeaway from that Dolphins-Rams game was that Tagovailoa didn't play well in his first start, but didn't have to. Sweet. He'll have to actually play well if the Dolphins want a shot at the division, which is very much still in play for them.

"},{"title":"22. Kyle Allen, Washington Football Team","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/allen_kyle_washington_usati.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1600891200,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 24

Week 8 stats: BYE

Season stats: 68.8 completion %, 182.7 yards/game, 4 TD, 1 INT, 1 rush TD

Know what's sad? Kyle Allen is the best quarterback in the NFC East. That's not necessarily a knock on him, because we might be in the process of learning he can play. Still, when you think of all the draft capital that's been invested in guys like Carson Wentz and Daniel Jones, it's a bit shocking.

"},{"title":"21. Whoever starts for the Lions","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/lions_usati.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679242,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 19 (Stafford)

Week 8 stats: 24-of-42, 336 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT (Stafford)

Season stats: 61.4 completion %, 273.7 yards/game, 13 TD, 5 INT (Stafford)

I initially had Stafford at No. 17 for this week, but with him being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, it's possible he won't be available for the Vikings game Sunday. Should he remain out, the Lions would probably start Chase Daniel. Bleh.

"},{"title":"20. Kirk Cousins, Vikings","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/cousins_k_USATSI_14956040.png","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679254,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 23

Week 8 stats: 11-of-14, 160 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 65.5 completion %, 233.6 yards/game, 12 TD, 10 INT

Other than a screen that Dalvin Cook took 50 yards to the house, Cousins really didn't do anything in the Vikings' win over the Packers, so, um, at least he stayed out of the way...?

"},{"title":"19. Teddy Bridgewater, Panthers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Bridgewater_T_USATSI_14956031.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1600891200,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 20

Week 8 stats: 15-of-23, 176 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 30 rush yards

Season stats: 71.6 completion %, 263.3 yards/game, 9 TD, 6 INT, 161 rush yards, 1 rush TD

Bridgewater is just average. He moves up a spot only because the Lions' QB (whoever it is) dropped out of the top 20 due to the uncertainty around Matthew Stafford.

"},{"title":"18. Baker Mayfield, Browns","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Mayfield_Baker_USATSI_14183281.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599686467,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 18

Week 8 stats: 12-of-25, 122 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 29 rush yards

Season stats: 61.4 completion %, 189.3 yards/game, 15 TD, 7 INT

The Browns and Mayfield hit the bye feeling a bit of disappointment. Sunday's loss to the Raiders marked Mayfield's first game without a touchdown this season.

"},{"title":"17. Philip Rivers, Colts","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Rivers_Philip_USATSI_14925904.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679261,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 22

Week 8 stats: 23-of-33, 262 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 69.7 completion %, 265.7 yards/game, 10 TD, 6 INT

Don't look now, but ol' Phil Rivers has back-to-back games with three touchdowns. T.Y. Hilton may be cooked, but the Colts are 5-2. The Rivers signing has worked so far.

"},{"title":"16. Joe Burrow, Bengals","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Burrow_Joe_USATSI_14930277.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1600891980,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 17

Week 8 stats: 26-of-37, 249 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 67.0 completion %, 284.0 yards/game, 11 TD, 5 INT, 130 rush yards, 3 rush TD

Burrow said Wednesday that despite his promising rookie season, he's "just scratching the surface" of what he wants to accomplish in the NFL. I'd hope so, as he still isn't the best rookie QB.

"},{"title":"15. Matt Ryan, Falcons","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Ryan_Matt_USATSI_14955511.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1600892450,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 15

Week 8 stats: 21-of-30, 281 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, 27 rush yards, 1 INT

Season stats: 66.8 completion %, 307.8 yards/game, 12 TD, 4 INT, 1 rush TD

Ryan wasn't good against the Panthers, but the Falcons became winners of two of their last three games. He'll take that; the more the Falcons win, the less likely he's replaced by a top draft pick.

"},{"title":"14. Jared Goff, Rams","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Goff_Jared_USATSI_13771288.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599688272,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 12

Week 8 stats: 35-of-61, 355 yards 1 TD, 2 INT, 20 rush yards

Season stats: 65.5 yards/game, 268.1 yards/game, 13 TD, 6 INT, 2 rush TD

Goff threw the ball SIXTY ONE times against the Dolphins. That's tied with Joe Burrow's Week 2 performance for most passes thrown in a game this season.

"},{"title":"13. Derek Carr, Raiders","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/article/hero/Carr_D_Getty_1275379447.jpg","credit":"Getty Images","published":1599687471,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 14

Week 8 stats: 15-of-24, 112 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, 41 rush yards

Season stats: 71.1 completion %, 262.6 yards/game 14 TD, 2 INT, 94 rush yards

Going to use this space for a fun fact: Did you know Marcus Mariota isn't even the Raiders' No. 2 quarterback? He's third on the depth chart behind Nathan Peterman. The Raiders are paying him $7.5 million to be a third quarterback. Wild.

"},{"title":"12. Josh Allen, Bills","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/allen_j_USATSI_14959848.png","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599687362,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 11

Week 8 stats: 11-of-18, 154 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, 23 rush yards, 1 rush TD

Season stats: 67.1 completion %, 271.5 yards/game, 16 TD, 5 INT, 227 rush yards, 4 rush TD

Yeah, the wind was rough, but Allen wasn't good against the Patriots and hasn't been good for a while now. Over his last four games, he has five total touchdowns and five picks. That's a far cry from the 15 total touchdowns and one pick he had over the first four weeks.

"},{"title":"11. Deshaun Watson, Texans","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Watson_Deshaun_USATSI_13767541.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679233,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 10

Week 8 stats: BYE

Season stats: 69.5 completion %, 299.3 yards/game, 15 TD, 5 INT, 147 rush yards, 1 rush TD

The Texans didn't trade Will Fuller. If they had, I wouldn't have blamed Watson if he just faked an injury the rest of the season.

"},{"title":"10. Lamar Jackson, Ravens","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Jackson_L_Getty_1228496966.jpg","credit":"Getty Images","published":1599679227,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 9

Week 8 stats: 13-of-28, 208 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT, 65 rush yards

Season stats: 60.5 completion %, 191.9 yards/game, 12 TD, 4 INT, 411 rush yards, 2 rush TD

Jackson had his worst game of the season in the Ravens' loss to the Steelers. He's still tracking to have a good season, but it will be a far cry from his MVP performance of a year ago.

"},{"title":"9. Drew Brees, Saints","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Brees_Drew_USATSI_13863684.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679235,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 13

Week 8 stats: 31-of-41, 280 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 73.1 completion %, 271.1 yards/game, 13 TD, 3 INT, 2 rush TD

Welcome to the top 10, Drew Brees. I'm not excited about it.

"},{"title":"8. Justin Herbert, Chargers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Herbert_Justin_GettyImages_1273939361.jpg","credit":"Getty Images","published":1600892429,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 7

Week 8 stats: 29-of-43, 278 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT, 21 rush yards

Season stats: 67.4 completion %, 303.3 yards/game, 15 TD, 5 INT, 142 rush yards, 2 rush TD

Herbert has thrown for at least three touchdowns in four straight games. He's pretty much a guarantee to go off every week, just as the Chargers are pretty much a guarantee to end up losing the game

"},{"title":"7. Kyler Murray, Cardinals","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/article/hero/MURRAY_k_USATSI_14928594.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679257,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 6

Week 8 stats: BYE

Season stats: 66.8 completion %, 263.9 yards/game, 13 TD, 7 INT, 437 rush yards, 7 rush TD

Murray comes off the bye one week removed from a dominant performance against the Seahawks. Then again, every quarterback has those.

"},{"title":"6. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/roethlisberger_b_USATSI_14992251.png","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599685664,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 8

Week 8 stats: 21-of-32, 182 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 67.9 completion %, 232.6 yards/game, 15 TD, 4 INT

Roethlisberger has only one subpar performance this season. If he can mix in a few four-touchdown games, he might be an MVP candidate given the Steelers' perfect record.

NFL Power Rankings: Do undefeated Steelers deserve top spot?

"},{"title":"5. Ryan Tannehill, Titans","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/article/hero/Tannehill_R_USATSI_14956293.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599686169,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 4

Week 8 stats: 18-of-30, 2 TD, 1 INT, 20 rush yards

Season stats: 67.4 completion %, 260.4 yards/game, 17 TD, 3 INT, 102 rush yards, 1 rush TD

Tannehill's got a tough task ahead of him this week. The Titans are in a funk -- they just lost to the freaking Bengals for their second straight defeat -- and he'll have to steer them out of it against the Bears defense.

"},{"title":"4. Tom Brady, Buccaneers","video":"9MksxwH9h_BM","thumbnail":{"uri":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/short_form_video/hero/WK8_VS_NYG_TRACKING_TAMPA_BRADY_WEEKLY_STATS_1920x1080_1815129667978.jpg","alt":"Inside the Numbers: Tom Brady in Week 8 vs the Giants","title":"Inside the Numbers: Tom Brady in Week 8 vs the Giants"},"credit":"","published":1600891200,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 5

Week 8 stats: 28-of-40, 279 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 66.2 completion %, 273.6 yards/game, 20 TD, 4 INT, 2 rush TD

Brady wasn't anything special against the Giants, but he's got his buddy now, as Antonio Brown is eligible to play Sunday against the Saints. Joker-and-here-we-go-dot-gif.

Brady explains why Antonio Brown is living with him

"},{"title":"3. Aaron Rodgers, Packers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Rodgers_A_USATSI_14927510.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679237,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 2

Week 8 stats: 27-of-42, 291 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 65.9 completion %, 278.3 yards/game, 20 TD, 2 INT

Rodgers' passing stats were very clean in a loss to the horrible Vikings, but he was strip-sacked on the final drive, which ended Green Bay's chance at a comeback. He's still having a dominant year, even if Patrick Mahomes has surpassed him.

"},{"title":"2. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/Mahomes_Patrick_USATSI_14956931.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1600892425,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 3

Week 8 stats: 31-of-42, 416 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT

Season stats: 66.9 completion %, 289.4 yards/game, 21 TD, 1 INT, 165 rush yards, 2 rush TD

Mahomes finally had another one of his gaudy, Mahomes-ian stat lines in an easy win over the Jets. Still with just one pick on the season, he's really pushing Wilson in what once looked like a runaway MVP race.

"},{"title":"1. Russell Wilson, Seahawks","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/article/hero/Wilson_Russell_USATSI_14927726.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports photo","published":1599679231,"caption":"

Last week's ranking: 1

Week 8 stats: 27-of-37, 261 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT, 23 rush yards

Season stats: 71.5 completion %, 307.3 yards/game, 26 TD, 6 INT

The Seahawks have played seven games. Wilson has thrown for at least four touchdowns in four of them. He is a mad man.

"}]}

Power Ranking the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks entering Week 9