8. Deshaun Watson

Last year: Honorable mention

Watson’s third year in the NFL proved the potential we saw in his first two was not a fluke. He matched his 2018 total with 26 passing touchdowns and added seven more with his legs, which was a new career high. Watson still occasionally tries to extend plays too long and gets into trouble, but the benefits far outweigh the errors. The most impressive part of Watson’s game is his ability to make clutch plays, like the one that sealed Houston’s playoff victory. Take Watson away and Bill O’Brien’s team wouldn’t stand a chance of winning 10 games. He’s on the cusp of elite QB territory.