Wilson & Rivers Rank in Top-25 of CBS’ Top-100 NFL Players Heading into 2019

CBSSports released their Top-100 NFL players heading into the 2019 season, and former NC State Quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Philip Rivers both ranked in the Top-25.

8. Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks

A year after leading the league with 34 touchdown passes, Wilson threw one more TD toss (35) despite throwing 126 fewer passes than the year before. He remains a miracle worker under pressure, he’s one of the best downfield throwers in the league, and he is always, always, always a threat to take off and run with the football. With the Seahawks rebooting their roster after paying Wilson more than any other quarterback has ever been paid, it’ll be fascinating to see how his game develops. 

23. Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers

Rivers is coming off arguably the best season of his career at age 37. It’s tempting to say a drop-off is coming soon, but look around the league: a lot of older quarterbacks are still finding great success. He’s losing one of his top targets in Tyrell Williams, but gaining one in Hunter Henry. He should still be quite good. 

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