As goes the quarterback, so goes the team. It's not true in the NFL, but it usually is. And it makes sense: In a pa sing league, the pa sers are like royalty -- the biggest influences on whether a team is destined more for a Super Bowl title or a No. 1 draft pick. It's with that in mind that we come to you with the most important pecking order outside of traditional team power rankings: QB Power Rankings. Consider this your cut-and-dry guide to the best and worst of the NFL's signal-callers -- a weekly Philadelphia Phillies Jersey 1-to-32 rundown of every starter under center. How are the QBs ranked? We try to factor in both current standingandfuture upside. So a long resume doesn't always guarantee an edge over untapped potential, just as a cold streak doesn't always erase a history of succe s. At the end of the day, we're simply trying to sort the QBs based on 2021 value, both now and in the near future. A month ago, he looked like a bad match for Nick Sirianni's offense. Now, Sirianni has leaned deeply into the ground game, and not only has Hurts showed off his legs with production basically matching that of , but he's also stepped up on routine and key-down throws. The boast the game's steadiest ball-control attack at the moment, and it's largely because of Hurts' quiet development as the engine that makes everything else run. Look out for Philly as a wild-card contender with No. 1 under center. *** Now, without further ado, let's get to the rest of our Week 12 rankings: Week 12 QB Power Rankings1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB He had a relatively tame night against the but still topped 300 yards and even ran for a big first down in an easy blowout win. No one warrants more trust under center.2 Green Bay Packers QB It took a while for him to get going against Minnesota, but then he aired it out with ease to threaten a comeback. Let's hope his line holds up in the coming weeks.3 Kansas City Chiefs QB He reverted to his inefficient ways in a defensively fueled win over the . But his Week 10 was still so good that we'd bet on his play-making in a big spot.4 Baltimore Ravens QB The got by without him against Chicago, but you can see why he's so valuable as a when he's out. (+1)5 Los Angeles Chargers QB Picks have been a lingering pest, but when he's on, he's one of the game's most efficient gunslingers. His best games this year have rivaled Zack Wheeler Jersey those of any QB. (+5)6 Arizona Cardinals QB Obviously the don't want to rush him back (and haven't needed to, thanks in part to ), but it'd be nice to confirm he's ready to go for their stretch run. (-2)7 Dallas Cowboys QB Faltering protection has doomed him a few times lately. Can he rise above the occasion down the stretch? (-1)8 Seattle Seahawks QB We're still banking on his abilities over most, but his return from injury has been ugly, uninspired and out of sync. (-1)9 Los Angeles Rams QB His debut has been like 80% MVP material, 20% bad reenactments. Which one will show up when it matters?10 Buffalo Bills QB He'll throw a bomb to win the game, but he'll also force a bomb to lose it. It doesn't help when the ground game and defense and special teams aren't offering steady support. (-2)11 Minnesota Vikings QB Captain Kirk never, ever fails to ball out with a high-flying shootout the minute you write him off as average. (+1)12 Cincinnati Bengals QB Good for the , taking a load off his shoulders and leaning on against Vegas. (-1)13 Indianapolis Colts QB Are the "hiding" him? Uh, if smartly using is Juan Samuel Jersey equivalent to that, then sure. Wentz hasn't been remarkable in his debut here, but he's definitely been playoff-caliber. (+2)14 Las Vegas Raiders QB Remember all the MVP buzz? December is around the corner, which means this drop-off was always due. (-1)15 Tenne see Titans QB Up to 12 picks in 11 games, he's struggled to take over with all of his big weapons sidelined. He's also not been as bad as those numbers suggest, save for Week 11. (-1)16 New England Patriots QB Can he step up if/when the actually need him to win a huge game? Who knows? But he's thus far been a perfect point guard for the hard-nosed attack they wanna run. (+1)17 Philadelphia Eagles QB His legs have been busy all year, but somehow, during Nick Sirianni's lean into the ground game, Hurts has also improved as a situational pa ser. Maybe, just maybe, he's got Tug McGraw Jersey a playoff run in him. (+3)18 Atlanta Falcons QB So much for that little renai sance under Arthur Smith. He's been lifele s in two straight bad lo ses. absence doesn't help matters. (-2)19 Cleveland Browns QB At what point does Baker's injury-riddled slog become an identified holdup for this team? (-1)20 Carolina Panthers QB He couldn't quite play superhero against Washington, but he was good enough to win. Let's hope, for Carolina's sake, that his defense shows up next time. (+1)21 San Francisco 49ers QB Kyle Shanahan has succe sfully taken the burden off his shoulders by getting creative on the ground. (+1)22 Pittsburgh Steelers QB His demise was apparently a touch exaggerated. Since Week 5, he's thrown nine TDs and zero picks, going 4-1. (+2)23 Denver Broncos QB At least he's got a chance to get Denver out of the AFC West cellar now, with the stumbling over themselves. (+3)24 Miami Dolphins QB Give him credit: he's made some tough crunch-time throws to help Miami to a pair of low-scoring wins. The aren't quite dead yet, and it's partly due to his progre sion. (+4)25 Jacksonville Jaguars QB Someone please get this guy some help, either schematically or otherwise. (-2)26 Chicago Bears QB With banged up, it's his turn once more. The offense actually came alive when he entered against the Ravens, but don't hold your breath.27 Houston Texans QB Not good enough to change anyone's long-term QB plans, but good enough to guide a big upset every now and then. (+2)28 Washington Football Team QB While he's still too risky a pa ser to trust, his elusivene s and confidence have propelled Washington back into the wild card conversation. (+3)29 New York Giants QB The Giants haven't helped him much at all ( ), but he's had far more turnovers than career games, and that doesn't happen solely because of bad coaching or JT Realmuto Jersey teammates. (-4)30 New Orleans Saints QB It's probably time for Sean Payton to dial up those fancy game plans he's been savi