NFL Power Rankings: Top 5 Passing Combinations Of 2015

Dec 7, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers won 42-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Asking whether the quarterback or wide receiver is more important to a great passing combination is the chicken and egg argument. That being said, what are the top 5 going in the NFL power rankings for 2015?

#5: Andrew Luck To T.Y. Hilton

He may now be the best deep threat in the game and T.Y. Hilton has the best young quarterback in Andrew Luck chucking him the rock. Best of all it seem the Indianapolis Colts may finally have enough help in the guise of Andre Johnson and Phillip Dorsett to pull coverage away, allowing Hilton to do his thing, which is burning defenses for long touchdown because they had the audacity to single cover him.

#4: Matt Ryan To Julio Jones

In the face of another tough year, the Matt Ryan and Julio Jones connection did what they could to keep things afloat for the Atlanta Falcons. At this point their familiarity with each other should make communication second nature, and there is little reason to think either is nearing a drop off from a physical standpoint. Jones should be even healthier after a full year removed from his 2013 injury.

#3: Eli Manning To Odell Beckham Jr.

It was scary watching this tandem rip up secondaries late last season and perhaps offered a taste of things to come. Eli Manning now knows he’ll have Victor Cruz back, which should only make life easier for Odell Beckham Jr. who was hard enough to stop. That speed, precision and ridiculously sticky hands should lead to big plays and plenty of touchdowns for both of them.

#2: Ben Roethlisberger To Antonio Brown

It seems like every year they play a game of Can You Top This? Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown have become one of the most unique combinations in recent memory for the simple reason that the quarterback is far bigger than his favorite target. It conjures images of Peyton Manning and Marvis Harrison. They are that in tune and that dangerous. Brown with his speed and quickness. Roethlisberger with his size, elusiveness and big arm.

#1: Tony Romo To Dez Bryant

For three seasons together they’ve dominated the NFL landscape. To think that Tony Romo and Dez Bryant had arguably their best statistical season together (1,320 yards, 16 TDs) despite just 88 connections and constant commitment to the running game is staggering. They are totally in sync now, and with questions surrounding the loss of Demarco Murray and a possible regression in the ground attack, they may be called up to do more than ever.

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