RANKED: The top 14 quarterbacks heading into the 2021 NFL season

Tyler LaulettaSep 4, 2021, 19:03 IST

Aaron Rodgers.AP Photo/Matt Ludtke

The 2021 NFL season is days away, and 14 quarterbacks stand apart from the rest.
Veterans like Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers remain among the best, but several younger stars are making some noise.

A great quarterback can make or break the fortunes of an NFL team.

Last year, Aaron Rodgers took home the second MVP award of his career after a stellar season with the Green Bay Packers, while Patrick Mahomes continued to write his name into NFL legend with the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, Tom Brady, the GOAT, won the seventh Super Bowl of his career.

With so much riding on the performance of a team's quarterback, here's a breakdown the top 14 quarterbacks heading into the 2021 season.

14. Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders

Derek Carr. AP Photo/Rick Scuteri

13. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

Matt Ryan. AP Photo/Brynn Anderson

12. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans

Ryan Tannehill. AP Photo/Mark Zaleski

11. Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns

Baker Mayfield. AP Photo/Wade Payne

10. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert. AP Photo/Peter Joneleit

9. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford. AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo

8. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray. AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth

7. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott. AP Photo/Ron Jenkins

6. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson. AP Photo/Nick Wass

5. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Josh Allen. Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

4. Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady. AP Photo/Justin Rex

3. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

Russell Wilson. AP Photo/Stephen Brashear

2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers. AP Photo/Matt Ludtke

1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes. AP Photo/Ed Zurga

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