Ranking NFL teams' starting QBs heading to the Divisional Round

The Divisional Round of the 2021 NFL Playoffs is here. That means there are just eight teams remaining in the battle for a Super Bowl ring. Quarterback play is more important than ever this time of the year. It could be the difference between advancing or going home in the playoffs.

Ranking the remaining quarterbacks still alive in the playoffs will be based on several factors. Recent performances, season totals and postseason history are among the most important ones. Here is how all eight of them rank ahead of the Divisional Round.

Ranking the NFL QBs entering the Divisional Round

#8 - Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill

Ryan Tannehill has been mediocre in the 2021 NFL season, throwing 21 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He finished the regular season strong, throwing seven touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last three games. He will look to carry that momentum into the playoffs, where his Tennessee Titans have the top seed in the AFC. He is seeking his third career postseason victory.

#7 - Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo

Only four of the remaining quarterbacks have been to a Super Bowl. Jimmy Garoppolo is one of them. Despite his relatively poor play recently, throwing just three touchdowns and five interceptions across his last three games, he is still finding ways to win games. The 49ers have won seven of their last nine games, including a victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Wild Card round.

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Ranking the remaining QBs entering the NFL Divisional Round

Here are the NFL quarterback rankings for teams in the Divisional Round of the 2021 Playoffs.

#6 - Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford earned the first playoff victory of his career when the Rams defeated the Cardinals in the Wild Card round. Stafford threw two touchdowns and zero interceptions in a much-needed solid performance. He threw eight interceptions across the last four games of the regular season, so maybe he is heading back in the right direction now.

#5 - Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow is the youngest and least experienced quarterback remaining in the 2021 NFL Playoffs. This is just the second season of his career and the first time in the postseason. He has already won his first playoff game and is on a recent hot streak. He has four victories in his last four games. During the winning streak, he completed 75 percent of his passes with 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions.

#4 - Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen

Josh Allen played the best game of his career in a victory over the Patriots in the 2021 NFL Wild Card round. He completed 84 percent of his passes for 308 yards with five touchdowns and 66 rushing yards. It was the third postseason victory of his career. He now has 11 total touchdowns and just one interception across five career playoff games. He makes the Bills extremely dangerous for any opponent.

Ranking the QBs entering the 2021 NFL Divisional Round

Here are the quarterback rankings for NFL teams in the Divisional Round of the 2021 Playoffs.

#3 - Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes is off to the most accomplished start of any quarterback in history. In three years as a starter, he won an NFL MVP award, Super Bowl ring, Super Bowl MVP award, two Conference Championships and three division titles. He will look to add to his trophy case in the 2021 playoffs. He is off to a good start, throwing for five touchdowns in a Wild Card round blowout against the Steelers.

#2 - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers has been waiting a long time to win a second Super Bowl and he's hoping this is the year. The defending 2020 MVP has been locked in and is the heavy favorite to win the award again this year. His 111.9 passer rating and 68.9 QBR were both the best in the entire league this season, while throwing 37 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He is undefeated at Lambeau this year.

#1 - Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady

Tom Brady is 44 years old but still puts together one of the best statistical seasons of his career. He led the entire NFL with 5,316 passing yards and 43 touchdowns despite losing several key players to injuries. He has won seven total Super Bowls and appeared in ten of them. The other seven remaining quarterbacks have combined for just two total Super Bowl victories and appeared in just four total.