Ranking NFL quarterback and pass-catching situations for 2020 season

The team at the top of the ranks is clear. The reigning Super Bowl champs sport arguably the top quarterback (Patrick Mahomes), top wide receiver (Tyreek Hill), and top tight end (Travis Kelce) in the game. They were also able to bring back the rest of their receiving corps, including playoff hero Sammy Watkins and budding sophomore speedster Mecole Hardman, and added receiving-inclined rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. This is the passing offense opposing defenses least want to face.

Drew Brees is giving it at least one more go in 2020, after easily leading the league in completion percentage in three straight years. Star wide receiver Michael Thomas and tight end Jared Cook return, and Brees gets a boost from the addition of Emmanuel Sanders. Alvin Kamara is also one of the elite receiving running backs in the game, with 81 catches in three straight seasons. The addition of Jameis Winston gives the Saints fine backup quarterback insurance again.

Matt Ryan is arguably the most underrated quarterback of his era. He won the MVP in 2016 but has been to only four Pro Bowls in 12 seasons, yet Ryan has a solid 7.5 yards per attempt and 94.6 Passer Rating for his career. Atlanta's wideout duo of Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley are as good as any in the game, and the team has high hopes for Hayden Hurst replacing Austin Hooper at tight end. If healthy, Todd Gurley is also an excellent receiving back.

There's a reason the Bucs are one of the sleepers for a Super Bowl run in Vegas, and it starts with the addition of six-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady. He struggled in New England last year, but at the very least, should take care of the ball better than Jameis Winston did for the Bucs last season. His selection of receiving weapons is also nearly unmatched with star wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, along with old standby tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Dak Prescott's contract situation is still in flux, but assuming he's starting in Week 1, the Cowboys offense looks as good as it has in 25 years. Prescott had a career year in 2019 with Amari Cooper on the field for the entire season with 4,902 yards passing, and Michael Gallup had a breakout year with 1,107 yards receiving. The upside could be unfair if former Oklahoma star CeeDee Lamb matches the hype in his rookie season, and tight end Blake Jarwin is also developing into a capable receiver.

Seattle's offense has evolved into a run-heavy unit over the last two years, but that doesn't mean the Seahawks aren't capable as a passing team. Russell Wilson has made three consecutive Pro Bowls and has a staggering 86-41-1 regular season record for his eight-year career. His deep ball is a thing of beauty, and he has an amazing 101.2 Passer Rating for his career. Tyler Lockett really stepped up as the team's No. 1 wideout last year in place of Doug Baldwin with 82 catches for 1,057 yards, and D.K. Metcalf exceeded expectations with 900 yards and seven scores. The tight ends are deep with veteran Greg Olsen, Will Dissly and Jacob Hollister are capable of producing.

The Ravens are more than comfortable at quarterback with reigning MVP Lamar Jackson, but this is a power running team. That said, Jackson made incredible progress as a passer last year, leading the league with 36 touchdown passes and accumulating an excellent 7.8 yards per pass attempt. Tight end Mark Andrews is close to elite, and Marquise Brown showed nice flashes in his rookie season when he was healthy. The Ravens also have some nice complementary pieces in Miles Boykin, Willie Sneed and tight end Nick Boyle.

The upside in the Cardinals passing game is out of this world, led by sophomore quarterback Kyler Murray. He showed plenty of potential last year, passing for 3,722 yards and 20 touchdowns while also showing off his mobility. There's reason to be more excited this year after Arizona acquired elite wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, adding to future Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald and budding playmaker Christian Kirk. The team also has some interesting wideouts at the bottom of the roster, including 2019 draftees Andy Isabella and Hakeem Butler.

Deshaun Watson is one of the game's top young stars at quarterback, but his team chose quantity over quality in revamping the wide receiving corps in the offseason. Gone is star DeAndre Hopkins, effectively replaced by Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb. Cooks is coming off arguably his worst season, and Cobb has been inconsistent in recent years. Will Fuller has been a difference maker when healthy during his career, but he's averaged just over 10 games per season. Kenny Stills also remains a quality receiving threat, and the tight ends contribute between Darren Fells and Jordan Akins.

Poor Aaron Rodgers. He continues to play at an elite level despite lack of help from the Packers front office. Entering 2020, his only major receiving asset is star wideout Davante Adams, though Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Allen Lazard have shown flashes, and newcomer Devin Funchess has had productive seasons. The team also has some turnover on the offensive line, making matters even more difficult. Rodgers is still going strong entering his age 37 season, with a 95.4 Passer Rating and 26/4 TD/INT in 2019.

The Lions passing game was on full display early last season before Matthew Stafford suffered a season-ending back injury. While healthy, he averaged 312 passing yards per game and 8.6 yards per attempt while throwing 19 touchdowns. Detroit's wide receiver trio of Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, and Danny Amendola is excellent, and 2019 first-round tight end T.J. Hockenson shows potential.

Philadelphia seemed comfortable with Carson Wentz long term, yet they drafted former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round this year. That could be partly due to Wentz's durability issues, suffering injuries in the last three seasons. He had trouble finding receiver help last year, though the team is hoping for a boost from first-round pick Jalen Reagor and rebound seasons from veterans Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better tight end duo than Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert.

The Rams wideouts are unquestionably downgraded after losing Brandin Cooks, though it should be noted that he had only 42 catches in 14 games last year. Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp are elite options who have been highly productive, and the Rams also expect big things from Josh Reynolds and second-round pick Van Jefferson. Tight end Tyler Higbee gave Jared Goff an excellent outlet at tight end last year with 69 catches, and Gerald Everett is one of the most talented No. 2 tight ends in the NFL. The biggest concern in the offense could be Goff's inconsistency, with 32 touchdowns and 8.5 yards per attempt in 2018, following by 22 touchdowns and 7.4 yards per attempt last season.

Minnesota really transitioned to a run-heavy team last year, and that's expected to repeat this year after trading Stefon Diggs. Kirk Cousins has been highly accurate in Minnesota's West Coast scheme since coming on board in 2018, completing 69.7 percent of his passes with a terrific 103.0 Passer Rating. Adam Thielen missed a lot of time in 2019 due to a hamstring injury, but is the clear No. 1 receiver in 2020, with rookie Justin Jefferson hopefully working in support. The team is rightfully comfortable with tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr.

The talent of wide receiver tandem Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry is well established, and the Browns also spent on tight end Austin Hooper this offseason, adding to talented tight end David Njoku. The question remains whether Baker Mayfield is the answer at quarterback entering his third NFL season after an awful 2019 in which he threw 21 interceptions. Third down back Kareem Hunt is quite a luxury, with the receiving skills to be more than just a complement.

Josh Allen isn't the most accurate quarterback, completing less than 59 percent of his passes last season, but he has enviable raw talent. The Bills have done what they can to help him, signing John Brown and Cole Beasley last year and trading for star Stefon Diggs this offseason. Tight end Dawson Knox also has potential to grow with Allen, entering his second season.

The Panthers offense will be different in 2020 than recent years, replacing Cam Newton with Teddy Bridgewater. He doesn't have much flash, but Bridgewater has been a winner, going 22-12 as a starter during the regular season. The Panthers have two offensive stars with running back Christian McCaffrey and wideout D.J. Moore, each elite players with the ball in their hands. Robby Anderson has been a good deep threat during his Jets career and brings that talent over to Carolina, while Curtis Samuel is a speedster who steps into more of a complementary role in his fourth season. There is a bit of a void at tight end with Greg Olsen's departure, but the team hopes it can be filled by Ian Thomas.

Jimmy Garoppolo proved he could not only stay healthy but also produce last season, leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl after a 13-3 regular season and 8.4 yards per attempt. Some of his weaknesses are masked by Kyle Shanahan's great play calling, but Garoppolo has seemed to be no less than a middle-of-the-pack quarterback. He's helped by elite tight end George Kittle, and Deebo Samuel showed exciting flashes in his rookie season. Unfortunately, Samuel could miss the start of 2020 after fracturing his foot in June. The team hopes Brandon Aiyuk can fill the void in his rookie season, and Kendrick Bourne is also developing into a reliable player.

Ryan Tannehill played like an elite quarterback at times last year after replacing Marcus Mariota, leading the NFL with 9.6 yards per attempt and a 117.5 Passer Rating in 12 regular season games. However, he was inconsistency earlier in his career with Miami and floundered in the playoffs while the team rode Derrick Henry. It remains to be seen if he can be trusted, but he has a lot of help with budding star A.J. Brown, along with capable secondary pieces Corey Davis and Adam Humphries. Jonnu Smith has earned the top tight end job by showing great hands, especially in last year's playoffs.

The Steelers passing game was anemic without Ben Roethlisberger last year, but the veteran is set to return from elbow surgery. It's fair to question what he has left at age 38, but his weapons are talented, if raw. JuJu Smith-Schuster is one year removed from a 1,400 yard season, and Diontae Johnson had a strong rookie campaign. James Washington remains an interesting deep threat, and second-rounder Chase Claypool has red-zone upside at 6-foot-4. The tight end duo of Eric Ebron and Vance McDonald are both coming off disappointing seasons after good 2018 showings.

Cincinnati is all projection as we enter 2020, but the ceiling is sky high. First overall draft choice Joe Burrow is one of the safer quarterback prospects the league has seen in years, and he has a bevy of weapons with Tyler Boyd, A.J. Green, John Ross, and rookie Tee Higgins. Bengals fans have reason to be excited again.

Indy was put in a bad spot when Andrew Luck retired last preseason, and Jacoby Brissett didn't produce as well as hoped. The hope is that longtime Charger Philip Rivers has something left despite throwing 20 interceptions at age 38 last season. T.Y. Hilton is the only receiver on the team who has been consistently reliable, but he played only 10 games last season. Youngsters Parris Campbell and Michael Pittman Jr. have upside, and Zach Pascal also showed he was capable last season. The tight end pairing of Jack Doyle and Trey Burton have also shown ability.

The Bears acquired former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles and challenge and potentially replace disappointing fourth-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky after he struggled last year. The winner of the competition does have some capable weapons, including Allen Robinson, third-year wideout Anthony Miller, and new tight end Jimmy Graham. Tarik Cohen remains one of the more slippery third down backs in football and had a career-high 79 catches last season.

Denver has been hyped this offseason after a big draft, adding Jerry Jeudy, K.J. Hamler, and Albert Okwuegbunam to help second-year quarterback Drew Lock. Lock showed some flashes late last season when he found the field, and Courtland Sutton fast became a legitimate No. 1 wideout after Emmanuel Sanders was traded. The Broncos also got a strong rookie year from tight end Noah Fant, which is rare for rookies at the position. The young talent here is exciting, but ultimately it's Lock's development that will determine if this unit is feast or famine.

After six years as their starter, the Raiders still seem unsure of Derek Carr. That's not a great sign, though he has gotten help this offseason with first-round pick Henry Ruggs and veteran tight end Jason Witten. Last year Darren Waller was the only consistent receiving option, finishing with 90 catches for 1,145 yards. Tyrell Williams remains a deep threat, and Hunter Renfrow was a pleasant surprise as a rookie fifth-rounder.

The Chargers have had the luxury of quarterback certainty during the 21st century, with Drew Brees or Philip Rivers since 2001. That changes in 2020, with Tyrod Taylor and rookie Justin Herbert expected to battle for the starting job. Those quarterbacks have plenty of help with wideouts Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, along with the return of tight end Hunter Henry and excellent receiving running back Austin Ekeler. However, nowadays an offense is only as good as its quarterback, and it remains to be seen just how good the Chargers will be at the position this season.

Wide receiver was one of the few strengths of the Dolphins roster last year, as DeVante Parker finally reached his potential and Preston Williams had an impressive rookie showing while healthy. Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant remain as quick options, and tight end Mike Gesicki progressed late last season. Quarterback will be a battle between veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick and former Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa. Fitzpatrick capably led the team for most of 2019, but Tagovailoa is clearly the future as Fitzpatrick enters his age 38 season.

Adam Gase was hired to help Sam Darnold last year, but the jury is still out on both accounts. Darnold was 7-6 as a starter but had only 6.9 yards per attempt with 13 interceptions. Of course, Darnold's weapons haven't been great, and the team allowed No. 1 receiver Robby Anderson to walk in free agency. Replacing him is Breshad Perriman and rookie Denzel Mims, adding to consistent standby Jamison Crowder. Chris Herndon also looked good in his rookie 2018 season but missed most of last year.

Daniel Jones had an up-and-down rookie season. For all his upside, he clearly needs to take better care of the ball after throwing 12 picks and fumbling a league-high 18 times in 13 games last season. The Giants' weapons were downgraded last offseason after trading Odell Beckham, but the wide receiver trio of Golden Tate, Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton is at least average. Tight end Evan Engram has huge upside if he can stay healthy, and Saquon Barkley's ability as a receiver is one of his many strengths.

With the trade of Nick Foles, the Jaguars have put all their eggs in second-year quarterback Gardner Minshew's basket this season, just one year after he was drafted in the sixth round. DJ Chark is coming off a breakout season in which he surpassed 1,000 yards receiving, and both Dede Westbrook and Chris Conley are athletic receivers who have shown flashes when healthy. The team is hoping second-round pick Laviska Shenault can fulfill his potential and also brought on former Bengals red-zone weapon Tyler Eifert to play tight end.

The Patriots didn't give Tom Brady much help last season, and there isn't significant progress around first-year starter Jarrett Stidham. It seems the offense could become a run-first unit unless 2019 first-round pick N'Keal Harry starts to show some potential or Mohamed Sanu shows the ability the Pats envisioned when they traded a second rounder for him. Old standby Julian Edelman is coming off arguably his best season, but he's also 34. New England did draft two tight ends in the third round (Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene), and James White should continue to figure heavily into game plans as a receiver.

Washington is still trying to see what it has in 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins, but the rookie results weren't pretty. The team did find a great weapon in that draft with third-round pick Terry McLaurin, who had 919 yards and seven touchdowns in 14 games. The rest of the help is unclear, with Trey Quinn, Kelvin Harmon and Steven Sims still trying to establish themselves and lack of clear upside at tight end after losing the oft-injured Jordan Reed.