Ranking the 14 QBs in the playoffs Tom Brady Aaron Rodgers headline list Joe Burrow enters in top five
As goes the quarterback, so goes the team. It's nottrue in the, but it usually is. And it makes sense: In a pa sing league, the pa sers are like royalty -- the biggest influences on whether a team is destined more for atitle or a No. 1 draft pick.It's with that in mind that we come to you with the most important pecking order outside of traditional team power rankings: QB Power Rankings. Consider this your cut-and-dry guide to the best and worst of the NFL's signal-callers. During the regular season, this functions as a weekly 1-to-32 rundown of every starter under center.Here, we're judging just the QBs in the playoffs. As we enter the postseason, this is how we'd rank the remaining signal-callers: Wild Card QB Power Rankings1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB has been a little more efficient in a similarly dominant MVP campaign, but we're in the playoffs now. No one bets against Brady, nor should they. TB12 isn't immune to a forced throw or an early bail under pre sure, but you can bet Davis Bertans Jersey your bottom dollar he'll have his team in position to win by the final buzzer.2 Green Bay Packers QB Rodgers and the have hit a wall in the NFC Championship the last two years, but there's a reason this guy is on the verge of winning a second straight MVP. He's been all busine s at the top of his game -- Drew Eubanks Jersey with effortle s precision and an aversion to turnovers -- for basically all but one game this year.3 Kansas City Chiefs QB He had some truly uninspiring, even jarring, performances earlier this season. But most knew to expect a return to the top come playoffs. Mahomes isn't -- and may never be -- the pocket point guard that is Brady/Rodgers, but he's still got a rocket arm with natural play-extending athleticism. And at 26, he's already been to two Super Bowls!4 Buffalo Bills QB From a play-making standpoint, he's really not that far off , if we're being honest. And he brings more oomph on the ground. Allen's still got steps to take as a playoff QB, but as long as he can stay upright and smart, hopefully leaning on a rushing attack, he's as much a threat to go the distance as anyone.5 Cincinnati Bengals QB The true wild card of this year's playoff QBs, Burrow is saddled with a head coach George Gervin Jersey who, like him, has zero postseason experience. He's also had a few clunkers this season, trying a bit too hard for big plays. When he's on, though? You could argue he tops every QB as a long-ball machine. He and are a traveling circus, in a good way.6 Dallas Cowboys QB This is a big playoff run for Prescott, who's already locked in as the ' franchise -- and rightfully so -- but has gone just 1-2 in postseason games over five years as a starter. Dak, at his best, does everything well, and the Cowboys have the playmakers to help. Can he lift the team on his own, however, if the line or run game don't show up?7 Arizona Cardinals QB Murray's a tough call here. On one hand, his natural dynamism is always evident, and he's more accurate than most give him credit for. But he'll also be making his playoff debut under Kliff Kingsbury, whose teams have a history of flopping late, and he's not been nearly as trustworthy for an erratic offense since suffering an injury in October.8 Los Angeles Rams QB What a year for Stafford in Sean McVay's system: gaudy numbers, of which his big arm has always been capable, with some glaring and untimely bad decisions reminiscent of his worst days. He needs run support more than you think, but all the talent is there. The question is, can he stay calm and patient after so many years of waiting for a real run?9 Las Vegas Raiders QB This guy just doesn't quit. While he's usually good for at least one or two head-scratching throws, his resolve is undeniable. If his team can stay on top Keita Bates-Diop Jersey or within reach until the fourth quarter, he'll give the a shot.10 Tenne see Titans QB He's a different breed when the bruising ground game is working in complement, content to take what's given and dice up defenses in timely spots. Tenne see has never actually asked -- or gotten -- him to win a playoff game on his own, though.11 Philadelphia Eagles QB While he has to pick his spots as a pa ser, depending more on timing than more gifted throwers, he's shown genuine improvement as a play-extender. He runs like an actual running back. And mistakes or deficits just don' Keldon Johnson Jersey t rattle him.12 San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy G came up big to end the year, and some forget he's been there, done that, taking this team to the Super Bowl once. Efficiency is the name of the game with him. Like Tannehill, though, he can be quite dependent on run support.13 New England Patriots QB Bill Belichick can rest a sured he's got a solid QB to groom here, and Jones, at his best, is a confident precision pa ser from the pocket. He's been quite streaky, though -- understandable for a rookie. He'll need his defense to back him up.14 Pittsburgh Steelers QB Big Ben isn't entirely di similar to in terms of boasting an affinity for ugly but resilient wins. He will not go down without giving his all. But any defense would sign up to play his slow-moving hit-or-mi s offense at this juncture.The NFL playoffs are here! Win or lose, you can shop jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more to support your favorite team. .