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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HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after losing 34-28 to the New England Patriots during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Matt Ryan. . Atlanta Falcons. 3. team. 44.

So how can the MVP of the NFL last season not make the cut as the No. 1 quarterback on this power rankings list?

Well, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is a fine commodity to have. Heck, he tore up the league last year with nearly 5,000 passing yards, 38 touchdowns against seven interceptions and a league-leading 117.1 passer rating.

That’s elite. Forget all the NASCAR lookalike stuff.

Of course, a lot of the credit goes to All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones. But Ryan did more than enough to distribute the wealth, netting fellow wideouts Mohamed Sanu and Taylor Gabriel over 500 receiving yards apiece.

Things will be slightly different this year, especially coming off a heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl LI.

But there’s little reason to assume Ryan will suffer any sort of dramatic drop off heading into 2017.