10. Heinicke's 52.6 passing grade was 32nd of 32, and he had an ugly, last-place 17.91% turnover-worthy play rate. They also need to throw with anticipation, leading a receiver into the catch and navigating defensive coverages. 2021 Elite 11 Finals QB Superlatives: Strongest Arm, Most Accurate, Best Decision-Maker and More . Allen sports a throw power rating of 99 while Mahomes is second with a 97. They're both incredibly explosive and are probably more dangerous in the open field at this point than Newton, who checked in at No. Earlier this week, PFF ranked the 2021 starting quarterbacks' deep passing by various metrics, and Garoppolo came in at No. Forcing a pass into double coverage or attempting too many low-percentage plays can get you into trouble in a hurry. 10. BEST DEEP BALL: QUINN EWERS, OHIO STATE COMMIT . 9. But in terms of creating outside of structure, I already have Darnold in my personal top 10. 6. Our analysts then reacted to each list, explaining why the signal-callers at or near the top of each group belong there and what surprised them most about the final top-10s. The clunkiness of Baltimore's passing game last season is much more a product of the lackluster receiving talent and Greg Roman's stale concepts than Jackson's inability to see the field. July 2, 2021. 2. Kyler Murray, Cardinals, Best of the best: Protecting the football and not giving it to the other team via bad decision-making is priority No. Rodgers put the ball in a perfect spot on 35.8% of his deep passes, fifth among quarterbacks a season ago. Toughness rolls into compete level a bit, but our analysts looked at a quarterback's bounce-back and resilience here, along with how well he can take a hit. Trey Lance, 49ers, Best of the best: Jackson's career is just getting started, but his trajectory as a runner is obvious: He's on his way to becoming the best rushing quarterback of all time. Ready for these figures? (106 -20-2) Dude was the AFL version of Otto Graham (114-20-4.) He's an aggressive player. Over the past three seasons, Carr has eight fourth-quarter comebacks (tied for third) and 11 game-winning drives (tied for fourth). He only had twenty deep passing attempts, but he. State of the 2022 Los Angeles Rams: Repeat within reach? Prescott earned a seventh-ranked 94.5 passing grade on his 73 deep attempts. But he's not just getting rid of the ball quickly. It is no coincidence that the. It wasnt all roses, though he completed less than a third of his deep passes. Much like 2021, however, his deep accuracy declined significantly beyond throws of 21-30 yards, as he was 6-20 on throws of 31+ yards. Jones attempted just 24 deep passes on the year, but he didnt record a single turnover-worthy play. Watson didn't practice with the Texans last week and didn't travel for their game on Saturday against the Cowboys. Lamar Jackson, Ravens -- Yates, Biggest surprise: I was surprised, in a good way, to see Jackson at No. passing yards along with the defensive pressure he faces. 7. On short passes, the Alabama product went 129-for-169 for 1,025 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions. Scrambling | Rushing | Second-reaction. 10. Russell Wilson, Seahawks Aaron Rodgers, Packers Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans AFC West Broncos Chargers Chiefs Raiders NFC East Commanders Cowboys Eagles Giants NFC North Bears Lions Packers Vikings NFC South. Deshaun Watson, Texans* 5. We also gave a big stat to know for each category and spun it forward with a rising QB to watch for each trait. He enters Madden NFL 22 with just a 71 Overall rating but his 84 Deep Accuracy rating is tops among this year's rookie quarterback class. Kyler Murray, Cardinals 2 wideout Sammy Watkins (who left the game with an injury), there's not really much that opposing defenses can do but pray. 5. So was he. Aaron Rodgers, Packers Not only does he bring a physical element to the position, both inside and outside of the pocket, but we can also point to multiple plays on the tape where he had to make a big-time throw with location in the face of pressure. While defensive coaches can work tirelessly all week to devise a plan to slow Jackson down, here's the reality: When it's Jackson versus a defender in open space, he comes out on top. Nobody threw more 20-plus-yard passes than Brady (82) last season. Who are the best quarterbacks throwing the ball vertically and driving it into windows with authority? * This ballot was completed by our panel earlier this summer, and it includes Deshaun Watson, who faces allegations of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior in 22 active lawsuits. He's the top traditional pocket-passing prospect in the class with his deep ball-accuracy, smarts and maturity. And his 27.9% deep ball completion percentage from last . 08 May. Some things our analysts looked at here include: ability to sense and avoid pressure, command and mobility within the pocket, calmness under duress and how a QB gets it done from both under center and shotgun formations. Mayfield threw 40.8% of his deep passes accurately and 34.7% of his deep passes in the perfect spot, ninth and seventh among starters, respectively. Allen completed four of these passes against the Chiefs alone. Goff went 183-for-233 for 1,487 yards and six touchdowns on such throws. Finally, we pointed out snubs who probably should have cracked each ranking. But as his pre-snap command at the line of scrimmage has grown, his tendency to play with more anticipation has grown with it. East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws the ball as New York Jets defensive end Ronald Blair (54) pursues during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. T10. Justin Herbert, Chargers Lamar Jackson, Ravens I see a player who is learning what he can get away with and when, and I think that shows itself during this upcoming season and beyond. Deshaun Watson, Texans* Best Attribute: Ball Placement/Touch. -- Walder, Riser to watch: Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence didn't make the top 10 because we haven't yet seen him take an NFL snap. 3. Deshaun Watson, Texans* Who can hit the tightest windows? Justin Herbert, Chargers He led the Seahawks to an 11-5 record, just falling short of . Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs This year's quarterback class is much more exciting than last year's. In 2022, we had one QB taken in the first round, and three of the top four picks this year are signal callers. As I mentioned, the deep ball was a concern. 3. 2. -- Walder, Riser to watch: Jackson has clearly proven himself to already be one of the best in the league at avoiding pressure by escaping out of the pocket, and his mobility is unmatched. Quarterbacks won't always be able to sit in the pocket and throw darts. Here are the top 10: 1. -- Kimes, Stat to know: How does one quantify pocket presence? Today's NFL quarterbacks do so many different things extremely well, and picking out the best of the best is no easy task. Last season, Mahomes converted 66.7% of his third-down scrambles (12 of 18) while also registering a QBR of 82.2, with eight touchdown passes, on scramble-attempt throws. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Kyler Murray, Cardinals 1. Pass velocity and the amount of zip a QB can put on a pass were factors in the ranking, as was the ability to hit the deep ball. The other three quarterbacks I listed rank 10th, 11th, and seventh in the NFL respectively in Intended Air Yards per Pass Attempt (IAY/PA), meaning they throw the ball deep pretty often. The arm strength and touch it takes to make throws like this is just outrageous, but Herbert is out here making it look easy. Based on last season, I would expect his improvement to continue. This was a difficult category to pick for C.J Stroud, as he offers so many good attributes on film. But arm strength without accuracy is fool's gold. Athleticism. And Football Outsiders' model suggests that Carr has 56 more completions than expected since 2018, which ranks fifth over that three-year period. Taysom Hill, Saints Jeremy Fowler polled a panel of more than 50 coaches, execs, scouts and players to come up with top-10 rankings for 2021: Edge | Interior DL | LB Mahomes leads the NFL with 41 throws from outside the pocket, 29 completions from outside the pocket, 406 yards on throws from outside the pocket, and seven touchdowns from outside the pocket. Few quarterbacks toe the line with "risky" throws without actually putting the ball in danger as effectively as Ryan. -- Walder, Riser to watch: Herbert has as much raw talent as nearly anyone else in the league. Tom Brady, Buccaneers 5. From 2013-16 Johnson was the best high school quarterback Brownsburg's ever had, a five-star recruit, rated No. Tied for second . 1 here. Tom Brady, Buccaneers Despite his aggression downfield, he only averaged a turnover-worthy throw on 1.1% . Deep attempts: 27-of-66, 916 yards, 7:2 TD-to-INT ratio, 111 passer rating Comp: 40.9% xComp: 36.7% CPOE: +4.2% PASSING SCORE (on deep attempts): 93 It's 2022, and by this point, we know how. QB | RB | WR | TE He has added more EPA than any quarterback in the league on deep throws, according to NFL.com's Next Gen Stats model, so it seems like a pretty good strategy. Kyler Murray, Cardinals 1. The Vikings quarterback completed 166 of his 218 short passing attempts for 1,292 yards, 11 touchdowns and a 101.3 passer rating. Receivers like Tyreek Hill and an offensive mind like Andy Reid's are surely factors there. Justin Herbert, Chargers Strong decision-making means less opportunities for the other team -- and likely more points for yours. With Odell Beckham Jr. back in the mix, . 2. It is no coincidence that the two Super Bowl 56 quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford ranked top-four in the league in yards from passes thrown 20 or more yards downfield in 2021. Outside of 21-25 yards his accuracy was outstanding on throws of 26+ yards, and he was the third most accurate tight window passer and second most accurate under center. What are advanced QB stats? He completed 32 of these attempts for 962 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions during the regular season. He never lets a defense feel like it has him figured out. -- Walder, Riser to watch: A lot of people were worried about Murray's size coming out of college. Herbert's 48.4% completion rate ranked second among starters, while his 16.4 yards per attempt finished third. Allen excels on those throws, but what he really excels on are the even deeper throws. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray takes the top spot, while Carolina Panthers' Sam Darnold lands at No. 7. Goff went 183-for-233 for 1,487 yards and six touchdowns on such throws. 6. He was the only quarterback to breach the 45.0% mark. (Only Prescott's is higher (149.3), and he's attempted less than half as many throws as Allen, going 4 of 6 for 163 yards and two touchdowns.) 3. He also ranked second in accuracy-plus percentage by placing 43.7% of his deep balls in the perfect spot for his receiver. 2 in that stat didn't make the top 10 here: Washington's Ryan Fitzpatrick. Yes, he's a good processor, but this isn't a category where I'd rank him over the likes of, say, Ryan. 4 is higher than I would have expected. His 48 passing touchdowns led the NFL, and his 1.0% interception rate (five all season) was tied for the best in the NFL with Mahomes. And that goes back to his tape at USC. Derek Carr, Raiders, Best of the best: While Brady might not have the cannon arm down the field that his counterparts possess, it has not hindered his production a bit. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 10. 2. Jalen Hurts, Eagles You don't currently have any notifications. In 2020, he had a challenger in the form of Murray but still took the crown. T1. T8. Matt Ryan, Falcons He threw 44.4% of his deep passes accurately, and three of his deep passes were dropped by his intended receiver. Ryan Tannehill, Titans 8. He also recorded an 83.5% completion rate, which was the best of the 37 quarterbacks with at least 72 short passing attempts. 5. Who has the most desire to win? Aaron Rodgers, Packers Unfortunately, he also recorded a 12.82% turnover-worthy play rate, 26th among his peers, and finished 18th in PFF grade. Cam Newton, Patriots, Best of the best: Every QB on this list is worthy of being at the top of this category, as they will all stand in the pocket and keep firing in the face of pressure, big hits or sacks. Time will tell if he can replicate that in 2021. Browns draft pick QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson dual threat pic.twitter.com . Dak Prescott, Cowboys We looked at the play-action pass game in the CLE offense on a deep ball throw for QB Baker Mayfield. He's 91 of 124 for 983 yards and eight touchdowns on outside-the-numbers throws overall, giving him the most completions and third-most touchdowns in the league on these plays. -- Yates, Biggest surprise: I'm surprised that Allen didn't end up No. That was actually substantially higher than the winner of this category, Allen, who was contacted 123 times. The Colts-turned-Commanders quarterback ranked seventh among starters in both turnover-worthy play rate (4.5%) and passer rating (107.8) on deep passes last season. But he's also. Ryan has been one of the most accurate deep ball QB most of last 5 years. 6. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Anything over 20 Air yards is a low percentage play. On his way to an AFC championship victory, Burrow completed 186 of his 240 short pass attempts in 2021 for 1,858 yards and 12 touchdowns. Compete level | Toughness | In the pocket He can also be erratic, especially past 25-30 yards . The current. Kirk Cousins, Vikings 9. 0:24 If Tua Tagovailoa develops into an elite, upper-echelon pro quarterback, it seems clear his super powers are going to need to be accuracy, touch and quick decision-making. He's only getting better, it seems. All the basic raw stats are here, from completions, completion percentage, yards, touchdowns, and interceptions. Aaron Rodgers, Packers To close, we looked at a trait that leads to so many highlights throughout an NFL season. Matthew Stafford, Rams In his last season in Atlanta, Ryan completed 43.1% of his 51 deep attempts, the ninth-best completion rate among starters. Lamar Jackson, Ravens But he does not have an accurate deep ball and relies on his . Ryan Tannehill, Titans On deep balls in 2021, the 2021 first overall pick posted an ugly 46.4 passer rating and threw for just 548 yards on deep passes, both of which were bottom-five marks. 1. 8. Bills sign veteran RB Murray to one-year deal, LB Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool, Deion 'ashamed' after only 1 HBCU player drafted, Sources: NFL eyes May 11 to release schedule, Jets coach Saleh: Rodgers making 'presence felt', Cowboys scout emotional as team drafts his son, Rams use 'Mr. -- Tannenbaum, Snubbed: The Ravens' Lamar Jackson may never get the credit he deserves as a processor, but few handle the quick game the way he does. 3. CB | Safety | OT | Interior OL When the play-action fake is coming from under center, it also requires the quarterback to turn his back to the defense, which both takes more time and allows for the defense to change the picture from what it looked like pre-snap. No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. Most Accurate Deep Ball Qb 2022 | StatMuse Geno Smith had the best completion percentage by a quarterback in 2022, at 69.8 percent. With pressure coming off the edge or up the middle, getting outside the pocket and making off-schedule throws on the run is important in today's game. The Chiefs signal-caller completed 31 of his 69 deep attempts for 1,071 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions, and just three of his deep attempts were graded as turnover-worthy. Not every throw needs to be a fastball, and Brady has a mastery of the throws that win with touch. Herbert recorded the most short pass attempts (315) of any quarterback on the list. The new NFL season is here! "@DavyJPopNLocka @MitchellRenz365 if only we had a QB that had one of the most accurate deep balls in the league. 1. On throws against Cover-1, Prescott is 15 of 21 for 260 yards, seven touchdowns and zero interceptions. Mills' 123.5 passer rating on deep throws led the league last season. Tom Brady, Buccaneers Kirk Cousins, Vikings He is blowing away the field. He already ranks 13th in rushing yards just three seasons into his career and could realistically catapult all the way up to fourth by the end of this upcoming season. Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans 6.. Dak is also perfectly content to rip off short completions to his underneath targets. Josh Allen, Bills 3. Murray is winning the battle with both. -- Walder, Riser to watch: What Allen did last season to elevate the Bills to the AFC Championship Game for the first time in nearly 30 years was remarkable. One aspect is sacks taken relative to pressures faced. It's Derek Carr, with nine. Kyler Murray, Cardinals Dak Prescott, Cowboys A first-year starter as a redshirt freshman, Maye threw the ball a lot and for a ton of yards and a ton of touchdowns, which is a great way to get on the NFL radarso is being 6-foot-4 and 225 . Darnold was more accurate under pressure, to the middle, and to the right, though Bridgewater had him beat throwing to his left. He is showing again in 2021, that he is one of the most accurate after AS decided to run plays longer than 5-10 yards. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick, This NFL record is in jeopardy: How six QBs could break it in 2021 -- and hit 6K yards, The NFL's best quarterbacks: We asked 50 execs, coaches and scouts to rank the top 10, Ranking every NFL position group from 1-32, rushing defense-adjusted yards above replacement. The G.O.A.T. was a touchdown machine in the short game the Bucs quarterback recorded 24 short passing touchdowns, the most of any quarterback last season at that depth. -- Walder, Riser to watch: Lance will be in the top three next year if he plays this season. Cousins' 120.7 passer rating was the second-best of the 32 starters, and he ranked top-five in three other categories: passing grade (96.2), completion percentage (46.5%) and accuracy rate (44.3%). PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Jones earned a 16th-ranked 87.7 passing grade on deep throws last year, going 22-of-58 for 690 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions. More NFL coverage , Stat to know: Over the past three seasons, Wilson leads all quarterbacks in completion percentage over expectation on passes with 20-plus air yards -- often via his famous rainbow-arc deep balls -- per NFL Next Gen Stats. That was his only turnover-worthy play, which contributed to a lowly turnover-worthy play rate of 0.4% the best non-zero mark. 9. Watch: Andrew Luck Jump into a draft >>, Riser to watch: Justin Herbert should continue to improve in his awareness as he continues to develop in an offense much more diverse than the one he played in at Oregon. Watch: Philip Rivers And there's no question that Lawrence will make this list next season. The 2021 NFL MVP ranked top-10 in passer rating and accuracy-plus percentage. Dak Prescott has earned layers of criticism from NFL faithful for his turnovers, but on the deep ball he got away with just one turnover all season. Deshaun Watson, Texans* Purely on mechanics, Burrow should not be any lower than Allen (tied for seventh) here. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers 5. When you have the best wide receiver in the game, why make things complicated? Aaron Rodgers might be the most accurate quarterback in the league, and he's certainly one of the most careful. 7. Arm strength doesn't mean much if you can't perfectly put the ball where it needs to go. The pass traveled 68.1 yards in the air, per NFL Next Gen Stats. Today, we're going to look at the guys who are playing the best this season, and what one thing they are doing that separates them from the rest. He went 25-of-59 for 842 yards, seven touchdowns and only three picks. His 78.0 short passing grade ranked eighth of the 37 quarterbacks who attempted at least 72 short passes in 2021. But mechanics are still a big part of success. The veteran quarterback finished 26th in accuracy rate and 29th in completion percentage on deep passes a season ago. Advanced stats offer insight into a Quarterback's performance beyond the standard box score. 10. That's just, like, how time and space work. -- Bowen. 4. If opponents want to sit back with two deep safeties and dare him to either check to a run play or hit a checkdown option for a short-to-medium gain, Dak will just keep doing exactly that over and over again. Matt Ryan, Falcons It's more difficult to throw the ball with defenders in your face, for obvious reasons. Note: All Brady statistics are prior to Thursday's game against Philadelphia, during which he just added to the ridiculous numbers. 4. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals 4. Every Sunday, we are treated to incredible highlight-reel plays across the league, from 60-yard deep balls to huge gains on designed rushes to inconceivable pinpoint throws outside the pocket. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The vet beat other quarterbacks in most metrics by a country mile. You can never count out the players who made this top 10. #AskFFT (@daverichard) March 24, 2022 Russell Wilson, Seahawks In 2019, Allen completed just 58.8% of his passes, but that number jumped to 69.2% this past season, which was good for fourth in the NFL. 2. And after 16 years of taking those beatings, he's still finding starting jobs. As his command and confidence grow, I see his willingness to create also increasing. Most NFL tracking services consider "deep" throws to be those that travel 20 or more yards down the field in the air. Burrow does an excellent job playing light on his toes and taking shortcuts to accelerate his progression from one read to the next, playing with an eerily similar style of footwork to Prescott. The best quarterbacks minimize the degree to which their performance drops off, either by getting rid of the ball quickly and with pinpoint accuracy, or by using their athleticism to make plays outside of structure. To view standard stats, check out our QB Stats reports. He has a sixth sense for anticipating pass-rushers, knowing exactly how and where it affects the pocket and which areas are safe to move to -- all before the pass rush can get to him. Derek Carr, Raiders Brady's second-reaction throws look nothing like those of the younger guys in the league, but he is still among the best at problem-solving when pressured. But as soon as defenses shift into man coverage, Dak is SLAYING them. Russell Wilson, Seahawks 1st out of 31 quarterbacks. That takes a special blend of understanding protections and defenses, as well as some innate instinct and athletic traits. Young can lace some balls into tight windows and deep to the boundaries when he's in rhythm and feeling it (Georgia, SEC Championship, 2021). That's a 152.8 passer rating, which is easily the best in the league. 13. Creating outside the pocket -- including making some throws on scramble runs -- can be the difference between eventual points on the board and a stalled drive. He was dead last (3-of-19) in accuracy on tight-window throws of 21 or more yards. The chemistry these two have is unmatched. Hooker was king of the deep ball in 2023. 7. Stat to know: Over the past three seasons, Wilson leads all quarterbacks in completion percentage over expectation on passes with 20-plus air yards -- often via his famous rainbow-arc deep balls . 8. 1. 9. Josh Allen, Bills He's 106 of 142 for 1,095 yards, 13 touchdowns, one interception, and a 124.0 passer rating when throwing within 2.5 seconds. Dak Prescott, Cowboys This is also a big season for Miami's second-year QB Tua Tagovailoa. -- Riddick, Biggest surprise: Sam Darnold needs to see it faster as a pocket thrower, and if he can improve there, he will have an opportunity to deliver the ball with more rhythm in Joe Brady's heavily schemed pass game for the Panthers this season. 2. His 40 attempts resulted in only 368 yards. But Brady is breaking it. 4. -- Hasselbeck, Snubbed: Though Matt Ryan's arm strength and mobility have waned, he remains among the sharpest decision-makers in the league, particularly with his shot selection over the middle. 2. Avoiding turnovers, protecting the football, not taking unnecessary risks and keeping an offense out of harm's way lead to better efficiency. Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati: One of the best passers in school and conference history, Ridder has been consistent in three years as a starter, with 2,100-2,500 passing yards and 18-20 touchdowns per.

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