1. Derek Carr, QB, Oakland Raiders

Carr, who leads the league in completion percentage (70.8), has been putting up solid numbers the last seven weeks. He’s thrown multiple touchdowns in five of his last seven games. He also has the most favorable matchup a quarterback can have this week – the Cincinnati Bengals.

Pat Yasinskas has covered the NFL since 1993. He has worked for The Tampa Tribune, The Charlotte Observer and ESPN.com and writes for numerous national magazines and websites. He also has served as a voter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.