The NFL is home to some of the most talented quarterbacks in the world. With Patrick Mahomes leading the way, it can be difficult to determine who is the best after him. To help make this decision easier, we have compiled a list of the top quarterbacks in the NFL and ranked them according to their performance in the 2019 season.
At the top of the list is Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson had an incredible 2019 season, throwing for 4,110 yards and 31 touchdowns with only five interceptions. He also had a passer rating of 110.9, which was the second-highest in the league. Wilson is a dual-threat quarterback who can make plays with his arm and his legs, making him one of the most dangerous players in the NFL.
Coming in at number two is Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson had an incredible season in 2019, throwing for 3,127 yards and 36 touchdowns while also rushing for 1,206 yards and seven touchdowns. His ability to make plays with his feet makes him a unique threat that defenses have to account for. He was also named the NFL MVP for the 2019 season, further cementing his place as one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
The third spot on our list goes to Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans. Watson had a solid 2019 season, throwing for 3,852 yards and 26 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He also had a passer rating of 98.0, which was good for seventh in the league. Watson is a dynamic playmaker who can make plays with his arm and his legs, making him a threat to opposing defenses.
Fourth on our list is Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. Prescott had a great 2019 season, throwing for 4,902 yards and 30 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He also had a passer rating of 99.7, which was good for fifth in the league. Prescott is a pocket passer who can make plays with his arm, making him one of the most reliable quarterbacks in the NFL.
Rounding out our list is Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers had a solid 2019 season, throwing for 4,002 yards and 26 touchdowns with four interceptions. He also had a passer rating of 95.4, which was good for ninth in the league. Rodgers is a pocket passer who can make plays with his arm, making him one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the NFL.
Overall, Patrick Mahomes is still the best quarterback in the NFL right now, but these five quarterbacks are all very talented and have proven themselves to be among the best in the league. Each of them has their own unique set of skills that make them dangerous threats to opposing defenses and they all have a chance to be great quarterbacks in the future.