Week 6 QB Rankings: Josh Allen Drops Out of Top 3

Two weeks have passed since the first rendition of these rankings, giving us plenty of film to adjust them with. Luckily for us, there wasn’t much adjusting to do thanks to the continued stellar play of the signal callers on this list. Without further ado...

1. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

Stats: 5 GP, 1502 YDS, 19 TD, 3 INT, 129.8 RATE

Wilson has cooled off a bit since his historic start to the season, but even a slightly cold Russell Wilson is currently the best QB in the game. He’s averaging nearly four passing TDs a game, putting him on pace for a record-shattering 61 touchdowns over the course of a full season. Most importantly, the Seahawks are 5-0… even while having the #32 ranked defense in terms of yardage. That’s right, dead last.

Here’s how Wilson’s first five games compare to Peyton Manning’s 2013 season (the measuring stick for statistical greatness):

WILSON: 300.4 YPG, 3.8 TD/G, 0.6 INT/G, 129.8 RATE

MANNING: 376.8 YPG, 4.0 TD/G, 0.2 INT/G, 136.4 RATE

2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Stats: 4 GP, 1214 YDS, 13 TD, 0 INT, 128.4 RATE

Lost in the buzz surrounding Russell Wilson is Aaron Rodgers’ resurgence as a premier passer in the NFL. After back-to-back “down” seasons, A-Rod has come back in a big way, accounting for 13 scores and zero turnovers through a quarter of the season. This has all happened in spite of Rodgers’ favorite target Davante Adams playing in just two games and his leading receiver Allen Lazard also getting injured. Last week against Atlanta, Rodgers had arguably his best game of the season, throwing for 327 yards and four scores with a passer rating of nearly 150. His leading receiver that game? Undrafted free agent TE Robert Tonyan, who came into the season with just 14 career receptions.

3. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Stats: 5 GP, 1474 YDS, 13 TD, 1 INT, 107.3 RATE

With Russell Wilson giving him a serious run for his money, Patrick Mahomes continues to do just enough to keep himself at the top of the quarterback hierarchy. Every week he gives us at least one of those baffling plays that make fans wonder how a human is capable of such things. See, the best QBs are the ones who limit bad decisions, but the special thing about Mahomes is that he makes his bad decisions still work out. He routinely completes dangerous throws that a Tom Brady or a Drew Brees wouldn’t even consider letting rip. He wasn’t amazing in KC’s loss to Las Vegas, but with almost 1,500 passing yards a 4-1 record, he’s found his spot on this list.

Honorable Mention: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Week 4’s List:

1. Russell Wilson

2. Aaron Rodgers

3. Josh Allen

HM: Patrick Mahomes

*All stats are taken from Pro Football Reference

Writer

-By: Micah Jimoh