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12. Deshaun Watson, QB, Cleveland Browns

How can anyone possibly rank Deshaun Watson at this stage? Abhorrent off-field issues aside, Watson returned from suspension last season and was...not good.

The talent Watson showed in Houston is still there, and it's probably a safe bet to assume he bounces back. But until he does, he can't be ranked any higher than this.

11. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Miami Dolphins

Tua Tagovailoa entered the 2022 season with perhaps more to prove than any NFL quarterback, and he more than passed the test. The former Alabama star was one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the NFL and was a big part of Miami's offensive renaissance.

Injury concerns are real, and he no doubt benefitted from his supporting cast, but Tagovailoa deserves a lot of credit as well. He's a borderline top-10 QB.

10. Kirk Cousins, QB, Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins is a better version of Derek Carr. He's perennially underrated and over-hated, despite being a borderline top-10 quarterback for the majority of his career.

Cousins is obviously a step below the NFL's elite, but that shouldn't take away from what he's been able to accomplish in Minnesota. He's a very good quarterback.

9. Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys

Speaking of over-hated, Dak Prescott is firmly in the same camp as Cousins and Carr. He may not be a bonafide superstar, but that doesn't mean he's not still really good at what he does.

Much like Kenny Pickett, Prescott's turnover concerns are overblown. He may have led the NFL in interceptions last season, but he didn't even rank top-10 in turnover-worthy play percentage.