After eight weeks of the 2021 NFL season, it’s fair to say Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has exceeded even the wildest expectations. Our 2021 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Tuesday morning throughout the regular season, and
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Look: Bills’ legend Bruce Smith shows off epic quarterback graveyard
Buffalo Bills, Bruce Smith. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports Rob Manfred gives giant cop-out answer on changing Braves name by Mark Powell Bills’ all-time great Bruce Smith was unimpressed by Myles Garrett’s quarterback graveyard and, after seeing the Hall-of-Famer’s,
NFL quarterback rankings, Week 8: Patrick Mahomes plummets
After two more turnovers and a 27-3 loss, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes falls out of the top 10 in the NFL quarterback rankings. Our 2021 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Tuesday morning throughout the regular season,
Kyle Shanahan is sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo as 49ers starting quarterback
The 49ers aren’t planning to make a quarterback change with head coach Kyle Shanahan standing by Jimmy Garoppolo as the starter. Kyle Shanahan lives by the creed: Even if it’s broken, don’t fix it. That’s the only way to explain
Brian Flores continues to give Belichick-style answer to Dolphins quarterback situation
It’s all he can really say about the situation, but Dolphins head coach Brian Flores continues to “commit” to Tua Tagovailoa as the team’s quarterback. Trade rumors attaching the Miami Dolphns to Deshaun Watson came back this week, with John
NFL quarterback rankings, Week 7: Dak Prescott enters MVP talk
The Dallas Cowboys are 5-1, and quarterback Dak Prescott has been sublime this season in his comeback from a devastating injury. Our 2021 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Tuesday morning throughout the regular season, and we use a sliding
The state of the Bears-Packers rivalry in one depressing quarterback stat
To see the state of the Bears-Packers rivalry as the get set to face each other Sunday, one depressing stat does it succinctly. The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers will renew their rivalry this weekend, in the first of
NFL quarterback rankings, Week 6: Justin Herbert can’t be stopped
After five weeks of the 2021 NFL season, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is making his case as a top-tier star. Our 2021 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Tuesday morning throughout the regular season, and we use a
Liberty quarterback Malik Willis showing Steelers he’s the one true successor to Ben Roethlisberger
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to draft Malik Willis out of Liberty to replace Ben Roethlisberger. It may not be a strong quarterback class, but the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their heir apparent to Ben Roethlisberger if they draft Malik Willis out of
Bears finally announce Justin Fields as their starting quarterback
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 03: Justin Fields #1 of the Chicago Bears is seen on the sidelines before a game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 24-14.
NFL quarterback rankings, Week 5: Patrick Mahomes gets rolling
In Week 4, it was Patrick Mahomes dicing up the Philadelphia Eagles that caught our eye, throwing five touchdowns in a rollicking victory. Our 2021 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Tuesday morning throughout the regular season, and we
Trey Lance takes over at quarterback for 49ers after Jimmy Garoppolo injury
The San Francisco 49ers opened the second half against the Seahawks with Trey Lance at quarterback after Jimmy Garoppolo suffered an injury. There may be a changing of the guard at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Rookie quarterback Trey
NFL quarterback rankings, Week 4: Matthew Stafford arrives
In Week 3, nobody was more impressive than Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who torched the defending champions all afternoon. Our 2021 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Tuesday morning throughout the regular season, and we use a sliding
Who is the Eagles backup quarterback?
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Flacco. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Mike McCarthy gave us the worst clock management in NFL history by Scott Rogust The Philadelphia Eagles have gone with Jalen Hurts as their starter. If he struggles or gets injured,
NFL quarterback rankings, Week 3: Derek Carr is showing out
Derek Carr has taken plenty of heat, but he’s rolling to start the 2021 season, leading the Las Vegas to a surprising 2-0 start. Our 2021 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Tuesday morning throughout the regular season, and