Each week, SDS will break down SEC quarterback play by team using our own power index system, a numeral rating developed using all passer-related statistics and efficiency totals. Quarterbacks will be graded based on the previous game’s performance from completion percentage to third-down conversions and placed in order from average to elite.

13. Anthony Jennings, LSU, 72.8 (11-18, 139 yards, INT; 20 yards rushing) — The Tigers’ passing game is a bit of a problem at the moment as Jennings has not looked comfortable under center. LSU still boasts a run-first attack, but at some point, Jennings or Brandon Harris must become a consistent option.

12. Justin Worley, Tennessee, 76.1 (21-44, 201 yards, TD/2 INT) — Most of Worley’s 23 incompletions at Oklahoma weren’t his fault. Tennessee’s offensive line crumbled and the senior was chased around throughout the game., trying to find receivers with little time.

11. Brandon Allen, Arkansas, 78.5 (6-12, 61 yards) — Considering Allen was No. 1 in last week’s ratings with four touchdown passes, a pedestrian 61-yard effort came as a surprise. But was it? The Razorbacks ran the football 68 times (including 29 straight snaps at one point) for more than 400 yards and continued their ground onslaught early this season. Allen’s not needed at the moment as long as Bret Bielema’s offensive line continues its run-geared dominance.

10. Patton Robinette, Vanderbilt, 82.9 (15-21, 147 yards, TD; 35 yards rushing, TD) — Robinette’s job wasn’t easy coming off the bench, but he passed the test for Derek Mason with back-to-back touchdown drives after entering Vanderbilt’s win over UMass during the second quarter. He completed two passes in crunch time on the eventual game-winning possession.

9. Patrick Towles, Kentucky, 83.1 (24-45, 369 yards, 3 TD/3 INT) — Without Towles’ 369-yard performance, the Wildcats would not have forced overtime in The Swamp. His last interception came at the end of regulation near midfield when a receiver mishandled a well-placed dart between defenders. A catch there could’ve led to a game-winning field goal try.

8. Hutson Mason, Georgia, 90.8 (16-22, 191 yards, 2 TD) — Mason’s first two completions against South Carolina went for 36 and 33 yards, but none of the next 14 traveled more than 18 yards. The one attempt he’d like to have back was an intentional grounding call on a goal-to-go situation late in the fourth quarter.

7. Jeff Driskel, Florida, 87.5 (25-43, 295 yards, 3 TD/INT) — Reading defenses and completing passes down the field is still an issue, but Driskel played noticeably well when it mattered during his team’s triple-overtime win. With the play clock winding down in the first overtime, Driskel lofted a throw to the back of the end zone for the game-tying score on fourth down to keep the Gators alive.

6. Blake Sims, Alabama, 92.7 (12-17, 168 yards, 2 TD; 46 yards rushing, TD) — Given a run-pass option on a 1st-and-goal from the Southern Miss 4 during the second quarter, Sims made a good decision to keep it sprinting to his right for the score. He was efficient again from the pocket, completing 12 of 17 passes with two touchdowns.

5. Dylan Thompson, South Carolina, 92.9 (21-30, 271 yards, 3 TD/INT; TD rush) — The fifth-year senior’s first-half performance was the best he’s ever looked as a Gamecock after sprinkling the football over the top of coverage and finding Shaq Roland at the pylon on a back-shoulder throw for the first of three touchdowns. A late interception, his third of the season, didn’t prove costly.

4. Dak Prescott, Mississippi State, 94.0 (13-21, 201 yards, TD; 139 yards rushing, TD; Catch, 24 yards, TD) — Another Heisman-caliber performance from the Bulldogs quarterback propelled his team to a 32-point win over South Alabama. Prescott followed his blocks down the sideline for a 24-yard touchdown reception, passed for another and took one in on the ground from 40 yards out in the third quarter.

3. Maty Mauk, Missouri, 94.7 (14-24, 144 yards, 4 TD/INT) — Mauk’s the real deal and we’re all starting to believe in the defending East champs as a potential division frontrunner. Mauk’s tied for the nation lead in touchdown passes with 12.

2. Bo Wallace, Ole Miss, 95.0 (23-28, 316 yards, 4 TD/INT) — We’ve only seen Bad Bo Wallace once this season for the Rebels (first half Boise State) and that’s great news for a College Football Playoff sleeper. Equipped with one of the SEC West’s best defenses, Ole Miss will be among the teams to watch throughout as long as Wallace keeps up his solid decision-making.

1. Kenny Hill, Texas A&M 98.5 (20-31, 300 yards, 4 TD) — The product of Kevin Sumlin’s expertly-ran system with an up-and-coming playcaller in Jake Spavital, Hill’s actually the quarterback Texas A&M’s coaching staff wanted Johnny Manziel to be during his time in College Station. Freelancing worked out well for No. 2, but Hill’s willingness to go through his progressions and not look to run has helped the Aggies lead the SEC in total offense, points per game and passing offense thus far.