NFL Rankings: Picking The Best Quarterback in Every Division
Best quarterback debate is always a hot topic. With the 2015 NFL season approaching, rankings are flying across the web. Being the best in your division is something special because it means every other quarterback in the group is chasing you..
Here are the best quarterbacks in all eight NFL divisions.
NFC South
Drew Brees
Cam Newton and Matt Ryan are solid quarterbacks, but Drew Brees is the best passer in the NFC South. Brees has eclipsed the 5,000 yard passing mark an incredible four times, and he's thrown for more than 30 touchdowns the last seven consecutive seasons. He helped the New Orleans Saints win the Super Bowl in the 2009-10 season as well. He's getting up there in age, but Brees is still the best in the NFC South.
NFC West
Russell Wilson
Arguably the best young quarterback today, Russell Wilson knows how to win. Wilson has thrown 72 touchdowns and just 26 interceptions in his three year career. Although he has an elite defense helped him out, Wilson hasn't benefited from outstanding wide receivers like other quarterbacks on this list. You can bet Wilson will get a big payday after this season.
NFC North
Aaron Rodgers
This one is easy. Jay Cutler has his moments, but he can't match the greatness of Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers routinely puts up the best passing statistics in the league, and he is a mobile quarterback. A Super Bowl winner and MVP, there's not much Rodgers hasn't accomplished. The Green bay packers have arguably the best in the game today.
NFC East
Tony Romo
This is a close one. Eli Manning has won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants, but the Dallas Cowboys are improving while the Giants are getting worse. Romo led the Cowboys to a playoff victory over the Detroit Lions just last season. On the other side, Manning has led the NFL in interceptions three times and has 13-19 record over the last two seasons. For now, Romo has the edge heading into 2015.
And now, the AFC.
AFC West
Peyton Manning
Even at 39 years old, Peyton Manning is still one of the best. While some fans believe he is diminishing, Manning still threw for an impressive 39 touchdowns last season, the second most in the league. Manning has eclipsed the 100 quarterback rating all three seasons with the Denver Broncos. Philip Rivers is second in this division.
AFC North
Ben Roethlisberger
This is probably the closest one of all. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens each have two clutch Super Bowl winning quarterbacks. Joe Flacco did eliminate the Steelers from the playoffs last year at Heinz Field, but Ben Roethlisberger is more consistent. Roethlisberger has a better completion percentage, passer rating, win percentage and averages more passing yards per game. Roethlisberger is also a slightly better mobile quarterback than Flacco.
AFC East
Tom Brady
Not much of a debate here. The New England Patriots have won this division 11 of the last 12 seasons because they've had a superior quarterback. Tom Brady is a four time Super Bowl champion having defeated the Seahawks in the last big game. Only time will tell if his suspension gets reduced.
AFC South
Andrew Luck
The Indianapolis Colts are heavy favorites in the AFC by many experts because of Andrew Luck. Luck led the NFL in touchdown passes with 40 last year, and he has a few new weapons in Andre Johnson and Frank Gore. There's really not much quarterback competition for Luck in the AFC South.