Ranking the eight starting QBs in NFL divisional round

Looking at this weekend’s divisional-round schedule, it’s clear that NFL teams need elite quarterbacks to reach the pinnacle of this sport. It’s a team game, to be sure. The eight franchises still vying for a championship this year also feature outstanding run games, and most are loaded defensively as well. Still, it’s an undeniable fact that the NFL isn’t a league you can dominate without a legitimate franchise passer. So why not rank them? In reverse order, this is how we see the field of quarterbacks playing in the divisional round. 8. Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans The league leader in passer rating this past year, Tannehill stunned with his elite play during the regular season. He looked like a guy in complete control, and his willingness to take shots downfield in this Tennessee offense resulted in a ton of big plays (like this). Looking at the list of the starting quarterbacks playing this weekend, it’s not a knock on Tannehill that he’s eighth. It’s just a matter of inexperience in the playoffs. An

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