Who is the most overrated quarterback in NFL history?

Reputation and production drift apart more often than highlight reels admit. This is the uncomfortable version of the list.

1

Joe Flacco

Ravens quarterback whose 2012 postseason run ended in a Super Bowl MVP award.

1000pts

2

Mark Sanchez

Jets quarterback who reached two AFC Championship games early and faded quickly.

927pts

3

Jay Cutler

Strong-armed Bears quarterback whose talent outpaced his team results.

709pts

4

Baker Mayfield

First overall pick who rebuilt his career in Tampa Bay after several stops.

709pts

5

Tom Brady

Seven-time Super Bowl champion who spent 20 seasons in New England before winning a seventh ring in Tampa Bay.

709pts

6

Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs quarterback with three Super Bowl titles and three Super Bowl MVPs before turning 30.

600pts

7

Eli Manning

Giants quarterback who beat unbeaten New England in Super Bowl XLII and won a second ring four years later.

600pts

8

Andy Dalton

Bengals quarterback who reached the playoffs repeatedly without winning a game there.

600pts

9

Ben Roethlisberger

Steelers quarterback who won two Super Bowls and was famously hard to bring down.

600pts

10

Tony Romo

Cowboys quarterback with strong numbers and no deep playoff run.

466pts

11

Matt Ryan

Falcons MVP who led a 28-3 Super Bowl lead that did not hold.

466pts

12

Dak Prescott

Cowboys quarterback and former fourth-round pick who became a long-term starter.

466pts

13

Carson Wentz

MVP front-runner in 2017 who never regained that form after injury.

466pts

14

Kirk Cousins

Long-time starter known for big contracts and strong regular-season numbers.

300pts

15

Russell Wilson

Seahawks quarterback who won Super Bowl XLVIII as a second-year starter.

300pts

16

Philip Rivers

Chargers quarterback with huge career numbers and no Super Bowl appearance.

300pts