RedTez wrote:Hard to disagree, but I will.
Rivers is better than Rodgers currently. Why?
He has surpassed Dan Fouts' NFL record in passing yards through 8 games.
In the majority of games, he has been down and the Chargers have had to pass - making it easier for the defenses to read.
He has had 5 300+ yard games in the first 8 games.
He has managed to accumulate these record numbers without his number 1 WR (and number 2 WR for the last 2 of the 8 weeks).
This isn't a fluke, last year he passed for 4254 yards with a passer rating of 104.5 and 28 TDs. The year before 4009 yards with a passer rating of 105.5 and 34 TDs.
If this was Peyton Manning, he would be given the MVP already.
I could also make cases for Brees and Big Ben vs Rodgers.
Surely all that would make Rivers currently the best rather than just better than Rodgers. (genuine question not trying to wind anybody up!) I'd disagree completely that Big Ben is even in the same league as A-Rod considering he has played only 4 games.
Given it is CURRENT rankings i'd go with:
1. Peyton
2. Rivers- Despite his record he has been exceptional. The fact that no matter how good he is the Bolts lose is a worry
3. Rodgers- Having a "down" year compared to last season but he is still carrying the team on his shoulders. Makes every throw and is as good as any QB in the league.
