As goes the quarterback, so goes the team. It's not true in the , 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 title or a No. 1 draft pick. Each year the limits of aerial production are tested, and this season appears to be no exception. 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 1-to-32 rundown of every starter under center. How are the QBs ranked? We try to factor in theircurrent standing, theirhistory of succe sand theirfuture upside, but it's probably simpler to think of the rankings as a general answer to this question: Now, without further ado, let's get to the Week 13 rankings: Week 13 QB Power Rankings1 Kansas City Chiefs QB The can afford to just toy with teams in the red zone because they know, if they me s it NBA Brooklyn Nets Jeresy up, Mahomes has the magic to save them. It'll be a mild surprise if he isn't playing in another Super Bowl at the end of this season. Last week: 1 2 Green Bay Packers QB If you gave him the MVP over Mahomes and , that would not be nonsensical. A-Rod is playing some of his best, cleanest football for a team that should be considered the favorite to represent the NFC in the big game. Last week: 2 3 Derrick Coleman Jersey Seattle Seahawks QB Wilson has calmed down since his turnover spree, and to be honest, he doesn't have to be an every-down hero for Seattle to contend. He's good enough as a drive manager and deep-ball specialist to win the important games. Last week: 4 4 Houston Texans QB For a while, it seemed a little questionable to rank him so high when the were racking up lo ses, but man, he's just been throwing the ball so well. On even a mildly good team, he might be getting some MVP consideration. Last week: 5 5 Arizona Cardinals QB You still wonder how he'll fare when the lights get bright in/around the playoffs, but you cannot deny his tools. This kid will make you pay if you sleep on him in and outside the pocket. Last week: 4 6 Pittsburgh Steelers QB He wasn't perfect against the after an extended layoff, but he didn't need to be. Plus, Ben has not cost the -- rather, he's often quietly propelled them -- all year. Guy is very much capable of a deep run. Last week: 6 7 Buffalo Bills QB At this point, you just have to take Allen's rough-and-tumble efforts as part of the whole package. He's going to get into some trouble. But he's good enough to overcome it, too. The will be a tough out because of him. Last week: 7 8 Tenne see Titans QB Does his name scream "elite QB" yet? Maybe not league-wide. But the are a dog of a team, and he has *still* yet to turn in a true dud as their guy. Another inspiring playoff run will go a long way in boosting his respect. Last week: 10 9 Los Angeles Chargers QB Imagine what he'll look like if/when the get Nate Sestina Jersey a staff capable of dealing with situational football, not to mention maximizing offensive talent. His arm offers so much potential. Last week: 11 10 Las Vegas Raiders QB Carr has legitimately been a top-10ish QB for almost two full seasons now, but clunkers like his Week 12 turnover fest against Atlanta don't help. His performance down the stretch will be paramount to Vegas staying alive. Last week: 8 11 Baltimore Ravens QB It might sound weird to say this, but it probably repeating just for any increasing skeptics: The Ravens are better with Lamar. Has he been as deadly as 2019? No way. But those electric legs get taken for granted. Last week: 12 12 Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB It's clear, 12 weeks into the season, that Brady and Bruce Arians are not fully on the same page. But how did these two not see this coming from the get-go? TB12 has been fine, but only when he's not forcing the big play. Last week: 9 13 Minnesota Vikings QB Don't look now, but Cousins has been the biggest reason for the ' second-half turnaround. Has he been perfect? No. But he's been darn good, picking up the slack through the air when can't get much going on the ground. Last week: 14 14 Atlanta Falcons QB Nothing special here, as per usual from Ryan in 2020. But at least he's got Atlanta playing scrappy since the Dan Quinn move. It'd still be fascinating to see him elsewhere, if the were to go through with a full rebuild. Last week: 15 15 Carolina Panthers QB Teddy was a little more erratic than expected against his old friends in Minnesota, but he's been a steady hand who's always given Carolina a chance to win. Last week: 13 16 Indianapolis Colts QB Is he great? Is he horrible? Neither, really. The big question is whether he's good and consistent to help Indy do more than just show up to the postseason. Last week: 17 17 Detroit Lions QB ownership refusing to Kyrie Irving Jersey commit to Stafford beyond 2020 makes sense, but it's still notable: It feels an awful lot like this vet is playing some of his last games in Motor City. Last week: 18 18 Miami Dolphins QB All signs point to Tua reclaiming his job after another encouraging outing. He should be able to build some momentum working against the . Last week: 19 19 Los Angeles Rams QB Sean McVay isn't going to pull him anytime soon, but his frustrations are warranted. If the want to make any noise down the stretch, they're going to need Goff to get his act together in the pocket. This guy breaks down too easily. Last week: 16 20 Cleveland Browns QB Game manager. That's what he is under Kevin Stefanski, and, frankly, he's played the part well. When it's late December or Buck Williams Jersey January and he's asked to win them a big game, though? That'll be the true test. Last week: 23 21 New England Patriots QB Like a lot of QBs in this region of the rankings, Newton hasn't been horrendous on his own, but he hasn't been anything special, either. One of the biggest i sues: When he's not using his legs, he's not a consistent threat at all. Last week: 20 22 Philadelphia Eagles QB The are running out of excuses to keep Wentz on the field, even as their play-calling and roster a sembly keep No. 11 weighed down. The only reason he's so high is because the rest of these QBs offer little more. Last week: 21 23 Washington Football Team QB Good for him guiding Washington to the forefront of th