NFL: 2017 quarterback power rankings for every team

NFL 2017 quarterback power rankings for every team

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Packers 44-21. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 22: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

team. 55. . Ben Roethlisberger. . Pittsburgh Steelers. 6

There’s one thing separating Dak Prescott from the next guy on this list, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, aside from age, of course.

It’s the ability to shine when it counts the most. And by the most, I mean playoffs.

Roethlisberger’s playoff pedigree is something that makes him a commodity I’d want in a postseason game. Prescott’s playoff profile will be built with time, but Roethlisberger’s is impressive enough right now.

There was talk the veteran quarterback would retire this offseason. It didn’t happen, of course, and the Steelers couldn’t be any happier.

As long as Big Ben is under center, the Steelers will remain a serious playoff hopeful and, perhaps, one of only a few teams who can legitimately challenge the Patriots for a Super Bowl berth.