Last week: 16. Lawrence was the Player of the Week in the NFL with six total touchdowns (5 passing), in a blowout win over the Jets. Last week: 12. The Packers had a tough task in one of the NFL's best currently in the Broncos. Love's two interceptions did not help.

For the season, the veteran quarterback has passed for 1,218 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions for a passer rating of 86.3. CBS Sports' Week 16 NFL QB power rankings elevated Cousins seven spots from No. 29 to No. 22 on the list.

Carolina's young quarterback did his part, but his traditional passing stats were underwhelming for the 10th time this season.

After leading the Hoosiers to a Big Ten Championship, Mendoza tops our power ranking of the CFP's quarterbacks. The California transfer delivered in a handful of clutch situations for the Hoosiers during their historic 13-0 start, which included a Big Ten title game victory over Ohio State.