PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball during the second half in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Jalen Hurts, Eagles:
He and the Eagles have been on fire lately, and they face a Rams defense that ranks 22nd in the NFL against the pass.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, JANUARY 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Texans 34-10. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
The Ravens need a bounce-back performance after a dud last week, and Jackson is the key to their success.
Justin Herbert, Chargers
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after defeating the Washington Football Team 20-16 at FedExField on September 12, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
He is coming off a huge win against the Bengals and faces a Ravens defense that ranks last in the NFL against the pass.
Jayden Daniels, Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
He and the Commanders need to get back on track, and they should this week against a Cowboys team that ranks 31st in the league in points allowed per game.
Kyler Murray, Cardinals
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 31: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts to a touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 31, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Murray and the Cardinals went into their bye week playing great football, and you know they are rested and ready to go this week.
Jared Goff, Lions
DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 30: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions throws the ball during an NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Ford Field on October 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
He and the Lions are playing great football, and they simply look unstoppable right now.
Bo Nix, Broncos
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 22: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
He is coming off a career-best a week ago against the Falcons and gets a nice matchup against the Raiders.
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 13: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts as he takes the field before the AFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
He hasn’t had his best season statistically, but they are 9-1 and taking on one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
Baker Mayfield, Bucs
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 17: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 17, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Baker and the Bucs are coming off their bye week, which has allowed them to get healthier. They face a weak Giants secondary.
Geno Smith, Seahawks
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 12: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 12, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Geno and company won a big game against the 49ers last week and have another big divisional game this week.
Brock Purdy, 49ers
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 23: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass on the run during an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 23, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
This is almost a must-win for them to avoid falling to 5-6 on the season. Purdy needs to step up.
Anthony Richardson, Colts
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
He looked very good last week against the Jets, and although they’ll lose to the Lions, he should put up good numbers.
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 5: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa of Miami Dolphins looks on during the NFL match between Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs at Deutsche Bank Park on November 5, 2023 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Ralf Ibing – firo sportphoto/Getty Images)
He had his best game last week since his concussion, and the Dolphins playoff hopes are still alive. He needs another big game in an easy matchup vs. the Patriots.
Jordan Love, Packers
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 09: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers looks on to pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
This week, he has a big matchup against the 49ers. He has been turning the ball over lately and needs to cut down on that.
C.J. Stroud, Texans
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans attempts a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The running game has really carried the Texans offense, and it could again this week.
Drake Maye, Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws the ball during the New England Patriots OTA Offseason Workout on May 29, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
He has played pretty well despite the team not winning much. They are likely to lose again, but it will be interesting to see how he performs against a solid Miami defense.
Matthew Stafford, Rams
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass during the first half of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Rams are back in the playoff race but have a massive prime-time game against the Eagles this week. The Eagles are the second-best team in the NFC, so a Rams win would be a huge statement.
Sam Darnold, Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
The Vikings are playing better again, but this week, he faces a tough matchup against a strong Bears defense.
Russell Wilson, Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 9: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up before the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
It’s a short turnaround after a big win against the Ravens. It’s another divisional matchup but it’s against a Browns team that has struggled all season.
Caleb Williams, Bears
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – APRIL 26: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears speaks answers a question from the media during his introductory press conference at Halas Hall on April 26, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Caleb Williams was drafted first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
He has struggled a lot lately but showed some improvement in last weeks loss to GB. The Vikings pass defense is beatable, so let’s see if Caleb can have a good game.
Jameis Winston, Browns
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 27: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after his team’s 29-24 win against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field on October 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
He throws for a lot of yards and even TDs, but he also makes a lot of mistakes, and it’s unlikely that he will get away with them against a very strong Steelers defense.
Will Levis, Titans
HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 31: Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
He has been better as of late, but the Titans still remain one of the worst overall teams in the NFL. He could put up decent numbers in garbage time in what could be a blowout vs. the Texans.
Tommy DeVito, Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 24: Tommy DeVito #15 of the New York Giants throws a pass against the New York Jets during the second quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
He has no pressure on him. He’s taking over for Daniel Jones and really can’t be any worse than Jones was. Expect him to make some plays and have fun out there.
Gardner Minshew, Raiders
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Gardner Minshew #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders drops back to pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
He and the Raiders are tough to watch, and they have a very tough matchup this weekend against a Broncos team that is getting better every week.
Bryce Young, Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 25: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Although he has looked better recently, he is likely going to struggle this weekend against a very good Chiefs defense that is looking to rebound from a tough loss.
Cooper Rush, Cowboys
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 18: Cooper Rush #10 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass on the run during an NFL Football game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The Cowboys are terrible. Their offensive line is weak, their coaching is terrible, they don’t score any points, and they seem to have just given up.
