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ArticleThe All-Sleeper Team: The Gut Check No.685September 3, 2026

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Stafford still has a top-five arm. You can look at his inconsistency with statistically strong seasons throughout his career, but injuries to key talent or a lack of key talent were always factors.

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Stafford's top-five arm and elite weapons support top-five QB ranking projection.

Stafford still has a top-five arm despite age concerns, and his inconsistency throughout his career has been tied to injuries to key talent or lack of key talent rather than declining ability. With elite route runners and a strong offense, Waldman projects Stafford should rank in the top five at his position.