NFL Power Rankings 2019: Best players by jersey number

By Randy Gurzi | May 4, 2019

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots speaks to Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 30: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers congratulates Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints after New Orleans 35-32 win at Heinz Field on November 30, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

7. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Lately, Ben Roethlisberger’s name has been brought up in a negative light as former teammate Antonio Brown voiced his frustration with the quarterback and the Pittsburgh Steelers. That ended with Brown being traded away — as he was asking — and Big Ben will remain as the unquestioned leader. He’s a two-time Super Bowl winner and a 15-year NFL veteran who is still playing at an incredibly high level.

8. Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens

No. 6, 7 and 8 all end up being quarterbacks in the AFC North as Lamar Jackson comes in here. In only seven starts, Jackson did enough to get Joe Flacco shipped out of town and has people in Baltimore believing in their team. He’s still working on reading progressions and making the tough throws, but Jackson was 6-1 as a starter and now has playoff experience.

9. Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints

Despite being 40 years old, Drew Brees is still lighting it up for the New Orleans Saints. He was also just one bad call away from getting back to the Super Bowl following the 2018 season. There’s no reason to think No. 9 won’t have another big season in 2019 as he continues to hold onto the title as the best in the NFL to wear this number.

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