NFL quarterback rankings, Week 11: Justin Fields is here

The Chicago Bears have been looking for a quarterback since the Korean War. It appears they finally have their man in Justin Fields.

Our 2022 FanSided NFL quarterback rankings go live each Wednesday morning throughout the regular season, and we use a sliding scale incorporating current and past performances, with the former meaning more as the year goes on.

NFL quarterback rankings

32

Jon Wolford

Last Week: NA Los Angeles Rams

2022 stats: 212 yards | 63.7 comp % | 1 TD | 1 INT | 5.9 YPA | 21.3 QBR

The Rams are cooked, and Wolford didn’t help matters by providing very little offense against a bad Cardinals defense last week.

31

Colt McCoy

Last Week: NA Arizona Cardinals

2022 stats: 238 yards | 70.3 comp % | 1 TD | 0 INT | 6.4 YPA | 70.4 QBR

McCoy isn’t a starter by any means, but he’s a quality backup. The Cardinals are still alive after beating Los Angeles last week, with Kyler Murray hopefully on the way back.

30

Kenny Pickett

Last Week: 30 Pittsburgh Steelers

2022 stats: 1,161 yards | 66.7 comp % | 2 TD | 8 INT | 6.0 YPA | 39.4 QBR

Pickett avoided big mistakes against the Saints and allowed the rest of the team to do the dirty work. That’s the formula right now.

29

P.J. Walker

Last Week: 29 Carolina Panthers

2022 stats: 731 yards | 55.4 comp % | 3 TD | 3 INT | 6.9 YPA | 23.4 QBR

Walker has struggled for the most part, but he brings a big arm and some athleticism to Carolina.

28

Davis Mills

Last Week: 27 Houston Texans

2022 stats: 1,975 yards | 62.4 comp % | 11 TD | 9 INT | 6.7 YPA | 32.5 QBR

Mills makes too many mistakes for a quarterback who doesn’t generate chunk yardage. It’s not a winning recipe.

27

Mac Jones

Last Week: 28 New England Patriots

2022 stats: 1,140 yards | 66.1 comp % | 4 TD | 7 INT | 6.8 YPA | 32.6 QBR

Coming out of their bye, the Patriots desperately need Jones to cut down on the turnovers and play a simple game.

26

Matt Ryan

Last Week: NA Indianapolis Colts

2022 stats: 2,230 yards | 68.9 comp % | 10 TD | 9 INT | 6.9 YPA | 44.7 QBR

After being inserted back into the lineup, Ryan played his best game of the year, completing 21-of-28 passes to beat the Raiders in Las Vegas.

25

Zach Wilson

Last Week: 26 New York Jets

2022 stats: 1,202 yards | 57.5 comp % | 4 TD | 5 INT | 7.2 YPA | 49.1 QBR

If the Jets are going to make the postseason, they’ll need Wilson to be smart and secure with the football.

24

Russell Wilson

Last Week: 24 Denver Broncos

2022 stats: 1,980 yards | 57.4 comp % | 7 TD | 5 INT | 7.3 YPA | 33.0 QBR

Wilson has been one of the biggest disappointments in recent memory. He’s struggled to execute any part of Nathaniel Hackett’s offense.

23

Taylor Heinicke

Last Week: 25 Washington Commanders

2022 stats: 840 yards | 62.0 comp % | 5 TD | 4 INT | 6.9 YPA | 47.2 QBR

Heinicke will stay in the starting role even with Carson Wentz’s return. He’s given the Commanders a spark, showcased in their win over Philadelphia.

22

Andy Dalton

Last Week: 22 New Orleans Saints

2022 stats: 1,559 yards | 65.0 comp % | 11 TD | 7 INT | 7.2 YPA | 45.8 QBR

Dalton started out well for the Saints, but with every start, his effectiveness is waning. Too many bad errors.

21

Marcus Mariota

Last Week: 18 Atlanta Falcons

2022 stats: 1,747 yards | 61.9 comp % | 12 TD | 7 INT | 7.6 YPA | 59.1 QBR

Mariota should soon give way to Desmond Ridder. He was downright terrible against the Panthers on Thursday night, dealing a brutal loss to Atlanta.

20

Ryan Tannehill

Last Week: NA Tennessee Titans

2022 stats: 1,252 yards | 62.6 comp % | 8 TD | 3 INT | 7.4 YPA | 49.9 QBR

Tannehill did very little against the Broncos, save for a long flea-flicker. On Thursday, he’ll need to be more effective at Lambeau facing the Packers.

19

Jacoby Brissett

Last Week: 19 Cleveland Browns

2022 stats: 2,074 yards | 63.8 comp % | 8 TD | 5 INT | 7.2 YPA | 61.5 QBR

Brissett has a few more starts before Deshaun Watson takes over. He’s done a fine job, showing why he’s an elite backup.

18

Daniel Jones

Last Week: 23 New York Giants

2022 stats: 1,596 yards | 65.8 comp % | 8 TD | 2 INT | 6.7 YPA | 60.2 QBR

Jones has done an incredible job in 2022 of protecting the ball and allowing Saquon Barkley to be the offensive engine in New York.

17

Trevor Lawrence

Last Week: 17 Jacksonville Jaguars

2022 stats: 2,334 yards | 65.2 comp % | 13 TD | 6 INT | 6.7 YPA | 52.1 QBR

Lawrence was very efficient in Kansas City. Despite being sacked five times, he avoided turnovers and made some high-end throws in defeat.

16

Jimmy Garoppolo

Last Week: 16 San Francisco 49ers

2022 stats: 1,931 yards | 66.8 comp % | 11 TD | 4 INT | 8.1 YPA | 48.2 QBR

Garoppolo isn’t asked to do much in San Francisco’s scheme, but he’s maximizing his throws, being third-best in the NFL at 8.1 YPA.

15

Justin Fields

Last Week: 21 Chicago Bears

2022 stats: 1,489 yards | 58.9 comp % | 12 TD | 7 INT | 7.2 YPA | 57.2 QBR

Who is rising faster up the ranks than Fields? He’s been tremendous, showcasing why the Bears were right to select him in last year’s first round. An awesome combination of athleticism, IQ and arm.

14

Aaron Rodgers

Last Week: 20 Green Bay Packers

2022 stats: 2,315 yards | 65.0 comp % | 17 TD | 7 INT | 6.9 YPA | 39.7 QBR

Rodgers had perhaps his best game of the season, throwing three touchdown passes — all to rookie Christian Watson — in a comeback win over the Cowboys.

13

Derek Carr

Last Week: 12 Las Vegas Raiders

2022 stats: 2,128 yards | 62.4 comp % | 13 TD | 5 INT | 6.8 YPA | 54.8 QBR

This has been a disastrous season for the Raiders, and Carr isn’t blameless. Not enough big plays, too many missed shots, etc. Very much a middling season from the vet.

12

Jared Goff

Last Week: 13 Detroit Lions

2022 stats: 2,277 yards | 63.8 comp % | 15 TD | 7 INT | 7.6 YPA | 54.8 QBR

The Lions aren’t good, but Goff has been solid. Nobody is clamoring about Goff’s resurgence this season, but he’s given Detroit quality play.

11

Kirk Cousins

Last Week: 10 Minnesota Vikings

2022 stats: 2,356 yards | 64.1 comp % | 14 TD | 8 INT | 6.7 YPA | 48.0 QBR

Cousins is the hardest quarterback to evaluate on a down-to-down basis. Nobody makes a great play and then throws right at a defender like Cousins.

10

Dak Prescott

Last Week: 9 Dallas Cowboys

2022 stats: 856 yards | 63.8 comp % | 6 TD | 4 INT | 6.7 YPA | 52.8 QBR

Prescott needs to drop after what was a poor performance in Green Bay. Too many misses, too many turnovers, and ultimately an ugly defeat.

9

Justin Herbert

Last Week: 8 Los Angeles Chargers

2022 stats: 2,450 yards | 65.8 comp % | 14 TD | 6 INT | 6.4 YPA | 55.2 QBR

The Chargers need Herbert to make more splash plays. The problem is Los Angeles’ scheme is essentially “throw to Austin Ekeler.” Ekeler is on pace for almost 130 receptions and less than 800 yards. That says it all.

8

Tom Brady

Last Week: 11 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2022 stats: 2,805 yards | 66.0 comp % | 12 TD | 2 INT | 6.6 YPA | 54.5 QBR

Brady is second in passing yardage. At 45 years old. It feels impossible, but then again, so does Brady’e entire career.

7

Geno Smith

Last Week: 7 Seattle Seahawks

2022 stats: 2,474 yards | 72.8 comp % | 17 TD | 4 INT | 7.8 YPA | 67.6 QBR

Smith had a good game in Germany, throwing for two touchdowns and 275 yards in a loss to Tampa Bay. His breakout season continues.

6

Joe Burrow

Last Week: 6 Cincinnati Bengals

2022 stats: 2,535 yards | 70.0 comp % | 18 TD | 6 INT | 7.6 YPA | 55.5 QBR

Burrow has been phenomenal since Week 1, only throwing two interceptions. He’s quietly been one of the hottest quarterbacks in the league since.

5

Lamar Jackson

Last Week: 5 Baltimore Ravens

2022 stats: 1,768 yards | 62.3 comp % | 16 TD | 6 INT | 6.9 YPA | 65.0 QBR

Jackson isn’t going to overwhelm you with passing yardage, but he’s fantastic in all other phases. The only complaint would be limiting the turnovers.

4

Josh Allen

Last Week: 2 Buffalo Bills

2022 stats: 2,733 yards | 64.5 comp % | 20 TD | 10 INT | 8.0 YPA | 74.3 QBR

Buffalo asks Allen to do everything, and it’s starting to take a toll. Over his last 10 quarters, Allen has a lost fumble and six interceptions.

3

Jalen Hurts

Last Week: 3 Philadelphia Eagles

2022 stats: 2,217 yards | 67.9 comp % | 14 TD | 3 INT | 8.4 YPA | 63.7 QBR

Hurts was decent on Monday night in Philadelphia’s first defeat. He threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns, with an interception that hit A.J. Brown in the hands. Overall, not a bad effort.

2

Tua Tagovailoa

Last Week: 4 Miami Dolphins

2022 stats: 2,265 yards | 71.0 comp % | 18 TD | 3 INT | 9.1 YPA | 82.6 QBR

Tagovailoa deserves serious MVP consideration. He’s hurt by missing a few games due to a concussion, but his numbers rival anybody and in many cases, surpass them.

1

Patrick Mahomes

Last Week: 1 Kansas City Chiefs

2022 stats: 2,936 yards | 66.9 comp % | 25 TD | 7 INT | 8.0 YPA | 78.6 QBR

While Tagovailoa has been awesome, nobody compares to Mahomes. He’s leading the league in passing yardage and touchdowns, while ranking second in QBR and fourth in YPA. Nobody is more devastating on a weekly basis.