Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco ranks 97th on NFL Network's annual list of the top 100 players in football.
In balloting conducted by NFL players, Flacco curiously managed to plummet from 58th last year despite passing for a career-high 3,986 yards and 27 touchdowns last season. He had only 12 interceptions last season and had a 91.0 quarterback rating.
Flacco led the Ravens to the AFC divisional round where they lost to the New England Patriots. In the playoffs, Flacco passed for 551 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions.
For his career, Flacco is the Ravens' all-time leading passer with 25,531 yards and 148 touchdowns. He has a 60.5 completion percentage and an 84.8 quarterback rating.
Flacco was 19th on the list in 2013, following the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII win over the San Francisco 49ers and being named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Flacco signed a $120.6 million contract in 2013.
Flacco was ranked 74th in 2012 and 90th in 2011.
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