NFL QB POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 starting QBs stand heading into Week 5
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Using a loose formula, we ranked all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks.
The formula is based on two different advanced statistics: Football Outsiders' DYAR metric and ESPN's total QBR metric. We also incorporated other factors, including season-long outlook, game management, and job security.
This season has featured a number of surprises in just a few short weeks, but four familiar names are positioned at the top of these rankings. Below, check out where all 32 starting quarterbacks stand heading into Week 5.
32. Matt Cassel, Tennessee Titans
Ranking after Week 2: N/A (replacing Marcus Mariota, No. 12)
Record as starter: N/A
DYAR rank: N/A
QBR rank: N/A
One thing to know: The Titans are still hoping that the injured Mariota will be ready for this weekend, but if not, it looks like Cassel will be the one under center. Brandon Weeden, an insurance signing who joined the team earlier this week, is another option.
31. DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns
Ranking after Week 2: 30
Record as starter: 0-4
DYAR rank: 32
QBR rank: 32
One thing to know: You have to give the Browns credit for rolling with their rookie signal caller and hoping for the best, but the results just haven't been there. Kizer leads the league with eight interceptions, and his completion percentage has dipped to 51.4.
30. EJ Manuel, Oakland Raiders
Ranking after Week 2: N/A (replacing Derek Carr, No. 2)
Record as starter: N/A
DYAR rank: N/A
QBR rank: N/A
One thing to know: Derek Carr's back injury means that Manuel will get his first start of the season this week. The former Bill completed nearly two-thirds of his passes on Sunday, but he also threw an interception.
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