Last season, there was a shift in the mind-set of NFL fans about what makes a truly great QB. Many fans had formed an opinion that you need a pocket passing QB who can throw the ball downfield to win a championship. However, after watching three young QBs lead their teams to the playoffs with an exciting dual-threat style, many fans have reshaped their opinions. Ultimately, a more prototypical QB—Joe Flacco of the Ravens—stood with the Lombardi trophy, allowing those favoring the old school to retain bragging rights for another season. This year, defenses won’t be caught off guard by the new school of QBs, who must maintain their high level of play to remain atop these lists. Here are some of our favorite QBs in what is still the most important position in football!
EA SPORTS’ TOP 5 QBS
Name | Team | OVR | SPD | THP | THA | DAC | |
5 | Matt Ryan | Falcons | 94 | 65 | 89 | 91 | 86 |
4 | Drew Brees | Saints | 96 | 65 | 89 | 96 | 87 |
3 | Peyton Manning | Broncos | 97 | 60 | 89 | 95 | 89 |
2 | Aaron Rodgers | Packers | 97 | 80 | 95 | 89 | 87 |
1 | Tom Brady | Patriots | 98 | 57 | 95 | 93 | 82 |
PRIMA’S TOP 5 QBS
Name | Team | OVR | SPD | THP | THA | DAC | |
5 | Cam Newton | Panthers | 90 | 85 | 97 | 84 | 84 |
4 | Russell Wilson | Seahawks | 89 | 86 | 93 | 86 | 85 |
3 | Aaron Rodgers | Packers | 97 | 80 | 95 | 89 | 87 |
2 | Robert Griffin III | Redskins | 89 | 92 | 95 | 87 | 85 |
1 | Colin Kaepernick | 49ers | 89 | 88 | 96 | 84 | 88 |
ANDREW LUCK LIVED UP TO THE HYPE LAST YEAR AND SHOULD BE A POPULAR PLAYER ONLINE THIS SEASON.
TOP 5 ROOKIE QBS
Name | Team | OVR | SPD | THP | THA | DAC | |
5 | Matt Barkley | Eagles | 73 | 65 | 84 | 84 | 68 |
4 | B.J. Daniels | 49ers | 63 | 84 | 84 | 68 | 69 |
3 | Mike Glennon | Buccaneers | 6 | 54 | 95 | 76 | 81 |
2 | E.J. Manuel | Bills | 74 | 83 | 94 | 77 | 77 |
1 | Geno Smith | Jets | 73 | 85 | 92 | 82 | 84 |
TOP 5 SLEEPER QBS
Name | Team | OVR | SPD | THP | THA | DAC | |
5 | Tim Tebow | Patriots | 73 | 81 | 86 | 71 | 73 |
4 | Dennis Dixon | Eagles | 68 | 84 | 84 | 70 | 69 |
3 | Tyrod Taylor | Ravens | 73 | 87 | 92 | 72 | 75 |
2 | Brock Osweiler | Broncos | 73 | 69 | 96 | 79 | 80 |
1 | Terrelle Pryor | Raiders | 70 | 90 | 94 | 72 | 66 |
QB BROCK OSWEILER IS A GREAT OPTION IF YOU WANT TO DEVELOP A POCKET PASSER IN YOUR FRANCHISE.
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