The NFL has basically evolved into a quarterback-driven league. Quarterbacks, in the present day, are throwing for more yards and for more attempts than another period of history.

Given this recent adjustment, here is a list of the top 10 best quarterbacks in the NFL right now:

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub 8 in Indianapolis November 1, 2010.
Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) in Indianapolis November 1, 2010. Reuters
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks for his receiver during the first half of their NFL Monday Night football game against the Chicago Bears in Detroit,
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford Reuters
Michael Vick
The quarterback filed for bankruptcy after being indicted for his role in a dog fighting ring. Vick lost about $130 million as a result. Reuters
Phillip Rivers
Rivers had a down year in 2011, and still made that Pro Bowl. While the Chargers have certainly underachieved at points with him at quarterback, there’s no denying he’s one of the best in the league. He’s thrown for at least 4,000 yards and 27 touchdowns in each of the past four seasons. Reuters
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning Reuters
Eli Manning and the Giants will meet Barak Obama at 250 p.m. ET.
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks downfield during their NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks downfield during their NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida October 16, 2011. Reuters
Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers is unquestionably the best quarterback in the NFL. He was the league MVP in 2011 and helped the Packers win the Super Bowl the year before. Since taking over as Green Bay’s starter in 2008, he has thrown 131 touchdowns to just 37 interceptions. Reuters
Tom Brady
At 34 years old, Brady is as good as he’s ever been. He threw for 5,235 yards this past season and led the Patriots to the Super Bowl. With five Super Bowl appearances, Brady is one of the best winners the game has ever seen. Reuters
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