Top Five Quarterbacks Through Week 15

Dec 15, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) reacts after the Chiefs rushed for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 56-31. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

5. Alex Smith

Alex Smith has quietly put together a very nice season down in Kansas City. Not only does he have the Chiefs sitting pretty with an 11-3 record, but he has that offense really clicking. They rank third in the league in points scored, including 167 over their last four games. As usual, Smith hasn’t turned the football over very much, throwing only six interceptions, while tossing 23 touchdowns. The Chiefs defense has fallen off of their early season pace, and are now 22nd in the NFL in yards given up. This has forced Smith to come out of his “game manager” role, and he is now leading his team into the playoffs, as one of the top contenders in the AFC.