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With the 2017 NFL season nearly upon us, the vast majority of the league’s quarterback battles have been decided.
With a few talented rookies waiting in the wings and several significant injuries around the league, there will surely be more signal caller drama as the season wears on, but as of now, all 32 teams have identified a preferred option.
In a league that’s becoming more pass happy by the week, the quarterback position has become more vital than ever. Below, find out how all 32 starters stack up ahead of the regular season. The players listed have been ranked according to track record, fantasy viability, and projections for this year.
32. Josh McCown, New York Jets
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Career record as starter: 18-42
2016 stats: 1100 yards, 54.5 completion %, 72.3 rating
2017 fantasy projection: 139.2 points
One thing to know: The Jets will be McCown’s eighth NFL team. In 22 games started over the past three years, he’s gone 2-20.
31. Tom Savage, Houston Texans
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Career record as starter: 1-1
2016 stats: 461 yards, 63.0 completion %, 80.9 rating
2017 fantasy projection: 85.2 points
One thing to know: Savage started three games for the Texans last season, but with 12th overall pick Deshaun Watson waiting in the wings, it’s only a matter of time before he returns to the bench.
30. DeShone Kizer, Cleveland Browns
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Career record as starter: N/A
2016 stats: N/A
2017 fantasy projection: 157.8 points
One thing to know: Kizer, a rookie, was a second round pick in this year’s draft. He won the starting job over Brock Osweiler, who’s set to make $ 16 million this season.
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