NFL QB Rankings Week 15: Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers impress yet again

Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers
Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers

The quarterback rankings continue to shuffle entering Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season. The top spot remains the same, while the next four quarterbacks all have new rankings. There is also a new quarterback on the list this week who was outside the top five last week.

Aaron Rodgers is climbing higher towards the top with another impressive performance this week. Patrick Mahomes continues to get things rolling after a slower start to the year, but he remains just outside the top five quarterbacks so far this season.

Week 15 NFL QB Rankings

Here are the top five quarterbacks of the 2021 NFL season so far.

#5 - Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

Last week: Unranked

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert

Justin Herbert is on an impressive stretch. He has eclipsed 300 passing yards in three of his last four games and four of his last six. He has eleven touchdown passes over the last four weeks. He now ranks fourth in the NFL in passing yards, third in touchdown passes and second in QBR. He has played himself into the top five quarterbacks so far this season.


Also read: 5 reasons why Justin Herbert could be the NFL's next big franchise QB


#4 - Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals

Last week: #2

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray took a step back this week but is still having an extremely efficient season. He leads the entire NFL in completion percentage and yards per completion while ranking in the top five in passer rating and QBR. He also has 267 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. He is one of the most dynamic players in the NFL.


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NFL QB Power Rankings: Top 3

Here are the top-ranked quarterbacks entering Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season.

#3 - Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

Last week: #4

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford outdueled Kyler Murray on Monday Night Football this week. Stafford is having a huge season in his first year with the Los Angeles Rams. He currently ranks in the top three of the NFL in many of the major passing categories including passing yards, touchdowns, passer rating and QBR.


Also read: Can Matthew Stafford turn LA Rams into Super Bowl contender?


#2 - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Last week: #3

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

On paper. Aaron Rodgers has been the most efficient quarterback this season. He leads the entire NFL in passer ratings as well as touchdowns to interception ratio. He is on fire right now, throwing for 1,033 passing yards and ten passing touchdowns with zero interceptions across his last three games combined. He is the second favorite for the 2021 NFL MVP award.

#1 - Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Last week: #1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady

Tom Brady is the best quarterback this season and the clear front runner to win the 2021 NFL MVP award. He leads the entire NFL in passing yards, touchdowns and QBR while ranking fourth in passer rating and sixth in completion percentage. He is the only quarterback this season to have already eclipsed 4,000 passing yards.

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