10. Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons
Michael Penix Jr. is actually already fourth in the NFC in passer rating, with a 113.1 number. He came back in a big way for the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta's offense feels rather unstoppable with Penix under center through two games.
He's completed 33 of 45 passes for an excellent 73.3 completion percentage. He's added two touchdown passes in those two games, and things have just felt and looked a lot different since Penix came back.
This is the best-case scenario for Atlanta, too. Tua Tagovailoa and Cooper Rush aren't going to save this team, obviously. Penix still being on the younger side and at least having the potential is something the Falcons needed to bank on.
And while it is still early, things are suddenly pointing up. Penix is only No. 10 in our power rankings, as he has missed half the season so far, and it's not clear yet if his production is more in the 'honeymoon' phase or not.
But he could easily shoot up these rankings.
9. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
Things are not alright with the Philadelphia Eagles. Jalen Hurts has been flat-out bad this year. He's already been sacked 12 times and has completed under 60 percent of his passes.
We could be beginning to see Hurts' deficiencies as a passer maginified more than they have ever been, especially with the retirement of Lane Johnson on Tuesday. With all the injuries the Eagles are also dealing with, you really struggle to see how this offense can respond.
In fact, I would not be shocked if this is the year where things really begin to fall apart and some major changes, coaching and personnel-wise, are made. Hurts has always been this type of QB, but for years prior, the front office was able to help mask his weaknesses with insane rosters.
That isn't the case anymore.
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