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NFL QB POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 starting QBs stand heading into Week 5

1. Tom Brady, New England Patriots

NFL QB POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 starting QBs stand heading into Week 5

2. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

2. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons

Ranking after Week 2: 4

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 9

QBR rank: 3

One thing to know: Both of Ryan's top two targets, Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu, left Sunday's game due to injury, but the good news is they'll be back soon. With the Falcons on bye this week, Jones will be ready in time for next Sunday's game against the Dolphins, while Sanu isn't expected to be sidelined for more than three weeks.

3. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

3. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Ranking after Week 2: 3

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 8

QBR rank: 12

One thing to know: Rodgers has managed to compile good numbers despite injuries to his favorite targets. Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb have both missed time, and Ty Montgomery suffered broken ribs during last Thursday's win over the Bears.

4. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

4. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints

Ranking after Week 2: 9

Record as starter: 2-2

DYAR rank: 3

QBR rank: 18

One thing to know: Brees has been as impressive as ever in recent weeks, but he isn't the only reason the Saints are doing so well. Their normally pedestrian defense has given up just 13 points over their last two games, netting a pair of wins.

5. Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

5. Alex Smith, Kansas City Chiefs

Ranking after Week 2: 5

Record as starter: 4-0

DYAR rank: 4

QBR rank: 14

One thing to know: Smith leads the league in completion percentage and is at the helm of the NFL's last undefeated team, cementing his status as a top quarterback to watch.

6. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams

6. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams

Ranking after Week 2: 17

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 2

QBR rank: 10

One thing to know: This season has featured a number of surprising performances, but Goff might take the cake as the most unlikely star in football. After posting a 63.6 passer rating as a rookie, he's posted a mark of 112.2 this year, leading the Rams to 35 points or more in three out of four games.

7. Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans

7. Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans

Ranking after Week 2: 27

Record as starter: 2-1

DYAR rank: 13

QBR rank: 1

One thing to know: Head coach Bill O'Brien's decision to bench Tom Savage after the first half of Week 1 looks better and better with each passing game. Watson fattened up on the Titans' leaky defense on Sunday, throwing for four touchdowns and rushing for one more.

8. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers

8. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers

Ranking after Week 2: 7

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 7

QBR rank: 15

One thing to know: While his numbers aren't bad compared to the rest of the league, Roethlisberger is actually off to one of the worst starts of his career. To make matters worse, he recently took a shot at teammate Antonio Brown, saying the top receiver threw a "temper tantrum" over a missed opportunity to score.

9. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

9. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

Ranking after Week 2: 19

Record as starter: 2-2

DYAR rank: 21

QBR rank: 11

One thing to know: After a slow start to the season, Wilson looked like his old self on Sunday, completing 80 percent of his passes for nearly 300 yards. He also picked up his first rushing touchdown of the year.

10. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

10. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Ranking after Week 2: 18

Record as starter: 2-2

DYAR rank: 15

QBR rank: 5

One thing to know: Prescott isn't completing as many passes as he was during his outstanding rookie campaign, but at least his touchdown numbers are up. He led the Cowboys to 30 points on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to overcome the surging Rams.

11. Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles

11. Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles

Ranking after Week 2: 20

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 14

QBR rank: 6

One thing to know: Wentz has the Eagles off to a consistent start, posting between 20 and 30 points each week for a total of three wins. The North Dakota native isn't putting up huge stats, but he looks more comfortable in the pocket than ever.

12. Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins

12. Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins

Ranking after Week 2: 21

Record as starter: 2-2

DYAR rank: 17

QBR rank: 8

One thing to know: Cousins has looked just fine in his second consecutive season of playing on the franchise tag, but there are some who would like to see him do more. Former NFL head coach and current Monday Night Football broadcaster Jon Gruden recently remarked that Cousins "is a really good quarterback, but there’s a big difference between great and good."

13. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions

13. Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions

Ranking after Week 2: 6

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 20

QBR rank: 13

One thing to know: While Stafford has looked good enough through four games, Lions head coach Jim Caldwell has shown a tendency to lean heavily on his running backs at times. Maybe he's trying to protect his team's $135 million investment.

14. Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

14. Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ranking after Week 2: 15

Record as starter: 2-1

DYAR rank: 11

QBR rank: 17

One thing to know: So far, Winston has seen mixed results on a high volume of passes. This week's matchup against New England's league-worst defense should provide an excellent chance for him to show all the best sides of his game.

15. Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers

15. Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers

Ranking after Week 2: 8

Record as starter: 0-4

DYAR rank: 6

QBR rank: 22

One thing to know: Rivers isn't having a bad season, but with three interceptions and a 53.9 completion percentage over the past two weeks, he's been hampered by inaccuracy. The Chargers may be the best 0-4 team in the league, but they're still 0-4.

16. Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills

16. Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills

Ranking after Week 2: 22

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 16

QBR rank: 9

One thing to know: Never the most skilled passer, Taylor has made great use of his primary options this season: LeSean McCoy, Jordan Matthews, and Charles Clay. Thanks to that surprisingly solid offense, the Bills are off to a 3-1 start, scoring at least 20 points in every one of their wins.

17. Eli Manning, New York Giants

17. Eli Manning, New York Giants

Ranking after Week 2: 24

Record as starter: 0-4

DYAR rank: 19

QBR rank: 16

One thing to know: The Giants' abysmal defense has them off to a winless start, but at least their offensive unit has looked notably better over the past two weeks. Manning has completed over two-thirds of his passes, getting his team to within a field goal of a different outcome in both games.

18. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals

18. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals

Ranking after Week 2: 26

Record as starter: 1-3

DYAR rank: 25

QBR rank: 27

One thing to know: Dalton has rebounded from his atrocious start to the year in a big way, but you shouldn't read too much into his most recent performance. While the TCU product threw for 286 yards and four touchdowns, he did it against the hopeless Browns.

19. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers

19. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers

Ranking after Week 2: 16

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 23

QBR rank: 25

One thing to know: His overall numbers may not be pretty, but Sunday's game against the Patriots was a big one for Newton. The Auburn product threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns, posting his best single-game passer rating since 2015, his MVP-winning campaign.

20. Case Keenum, Minnesota Vikings

20. Case Keenum, Minnesota Vikings

Ranking after Week 2: N/A (replacing Sam Bradford, No. 11)

Record as starter: 1-2

DYAR rank: 5

QBR rank: 4

One thing to know: Keenum has performed admirably since Sam Bradford went down with a bone bruise in his knee, but after four mediocre seasons with the Texans and Rams, he probably won't keep producing at his current level. He should be back on the bench as soon as Bradford returns.

21. Trevor Siemian, Denver Broncos

21. Trevor Siemian, Denver Broncos

Ranking after Week 2: 10

Record as starter: 3-1

DYAR rank: 22

QBR rank: 23

One thing to know: Siemian delivered a monster performance in a Week 2 win over the Cowboys, but he's gone relatively quiet since then. He threw for just 179 yards against the Raiders' bottom-10 defense on Sunday.

22. Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars

22. Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars

Ranking after Week 2: 25

Record as starter: 2-2

DYAR rank: 18

QBR rank: 24

One thing to know: Bortles has had an erratic year, and his completion percentage still sits well below 60. That being said, Jaguars fans aren't going to complain about their team's 2-2 start, good for a share of first place in the AFC South.

23. Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals

23. Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals

Ranking after Week 2: 23

Record as starter: 2-2

DYAR rank: 24

QBR rank: 20

One thing to know: Running back David Johnson's wrist injury has affected the Cardinals' air game as much as it's affected their ground game. The overexposed Palmer leads the NFL in pass attempts, but his passer rating is just 78.2; he's thrown five interceptions to five touchdowns.

24. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens

24. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens

Ranking after Week 2: 14

Record as starter: 2-2

DYAR rank: 30

QBR rank: 30

One thing to know: Flacco has thrown four interceptions over the past two weeks, and his team has put up a combined 16 points. He'll look to right the ship this Sunday against Oakland.

25. Josh McCown, New York Jets

25. Josh McCown, New York Jets

Ranking after Week 2: 28

Record as starter: 2-2

DYAR rank: 28

QBR rank: 21

One thing to know: McCown has been surprisingly solid at age 38, posting a passer rating of 87.8 for the season. For comparison, last year's veteran placeholder, Ryan Fitzpatrick, had a mark of 57.6 through his first four games.

26. Jacoby Brissett, Indianapolis Colts

26. Jacoby Brissett, Indianapolis Colts

Ranking after Week 2: 31

Record as starter: 1-2

DYAR rank: 26

QBR rank: 19

One thing to know: Brissett turned in a great performance against the Browns in Week 3, but he was stifled by the Seahawks' tough secondary in Week 4. He won't see much action after Andrew Luck returns, so consider his season an audition for a meaningful role elsewhere in the years to come.

27. Mitch Trubisky, Chicago Bears

27. Mitch Trubisky, Chicago Bears

Ranking after Week 2: N/A (replacing Mike Glennon, No. 29)

Record as starter: N/A (first career start)

DYAR rank: N/A

QBR rank: N/A

One thing to know: After weeks of speculation, Bears head coach John Fox finally benched incumbent starter Mike Glennon, who committed eight turnovers in four games. With the team already leaking oil in the NFC North, the rest of this season is about making sure Trubisky, the No. 2 pick in this year's draft, is as comfortable as possible in his transition to the NFL.

28. Jay Cutler, Miami Dolphins

28. Jay Cutler, Miami Dolphins

Ranking after Week 2: 13

Record as starter: 1-2

DYAR rank: 27

QBR rank: 28

One thing to know: The Dolphins were shut out by New Orleans on Sunday, picking up just 186 yards from the line of scrimmage. Cutler took a lot of heat for looking completely disinterested on this play out of the wildcat formation.

29. Brian Hoyer, San Francisco 49ers

29. Brian Hoyer, San Francisco 49ers

Ranking after Week 2: 32

Record as starter: 0-4

DYAR rank: 31

QBR rank: 31

One thing to know: After coming alive against the Rams in Week 3, Hoyer was back to his old tricks on Sunday, completing less than half of his passes for 234 yards and an interception.

30. EJ Manuel, Oakland Raiders

30. EJ Manuel, Oakland Raiders

Ranking after Week 2: N/A (replacing Derek Carr, No. 2)

Record as starter: N/A

DYAR rank: N/A

QBR rank: N/A

One thing to know: Derek Carr's back injury means that Manuel will get his first start of the season this week. The former Bill completed nearly two-thirds of his passes on Sunday, but he also threw an interception.

31. DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns

31. DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns

Ranking after Week 2: 30

Record as starter: 0-4

DYAR rank: 32

QBR rank: 32

One thing to know: You have to give the Browns credit for rolling with their rookie signal caller and hoping for the best, but the results just haven't been there. Kizer leads the league with eight interceptions, and his completion percentage has dipped to 51.4.

32. Matt Cassel, Tennessee Titans

32. Matt Cassel, Tennessee Titans

Ranking after Week 2: N/A (replacing Marcus Mariota, No. 12)

Record as starter: N/A

DYAR rank: N/A

QBR rank: N/A

One thing to know: The Titans are still hoping that the injured Mariota will be ready for this weekend, but if not, it looks like Cassel will be the one under center. Brandon Weeden, an insurance signing who joined the team earlier this week, is another option.

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