Week 7 NFL QB Power Rankings
Oct 12, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Charlie Whitehurst (12) drops back to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at LP Field. The Titans beat the Jaguars 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports
25. Charlie Whitehurst, Tennessee Titans (± 0)
Like a few other quarterbacks on this list, Whitehurst got little help from his supporting cast. Dropped passes and bad offensive line protection hurt the Titans’ chances against Washington. Tennessee announced that they’re going to rookie Zach Mettenberger for this Sunday’s game – it might be too soon. I’m not sure that Mett will fare better than Whitehurst.
26. Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars (-3)
Bortles is a promising rookie, but he simply can’t turn the ball over at that rate. He’ll end up like Rex Grossman if he keeps doing that.
27. Kyle Orton, Buffalo Bills (+5)
Orton had one of the biggest impact performances of the week. His touchdown passes to Sammy Watkins were game changers. I still think E.J. Manuel should be getting those reps (Buffalo did invest a mid-first for him), but Orton is 2-1 as a starter so far for the Bills.
28. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Houston Texans (+2)
Fitzpatrick actually played well against Pittsburgh. The interception came on a tipped pass – not exactly an inaccurate throw. It happens. At least in the first half, he looked good on his passes, especially when Houston stormed out of the gates with a 13 point lead.
29. Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3)
I don’t like moving people down in their bye weeks, but because Fitzpatrick and Orton jumped over Glennon, he has to move down.
30. Geno Smith, New York Jets (+1)
Smith looked much better last Thursday night, but still missed on some throws – for example, that two-point conversion attempt that would’ve tied the game. An accurate throw would’ve done the trick. With that said, Smith did look on point for most of the game.
31. Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota Vikings (-2)
It was good for Bridgewater to get his first passing touchdown. He has a lot to learn in an offense where he doesn’t have much help.
32. Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins (-4)
I’ve finally faced reality: Kirk Cousins is the worst starting quarterback in the NFL. Well, now he’s a backup. Aside from the one interception, Cousins didn’t look bad at all, but he had been spiraling downward for the previous month. That pick capped it all off.