I know it is too early to get a real feel for how these QBs will pan out, but let’s take a look at how they performed during the 1st week of the NFL preseason.
Pickett’s 132.6 passer rating was the highest mark of any qualifying NFL quarterback this past week, according to CBS Sports. This 132.6 passer rating was also the highest by a rookie QB in his preseason debut in 30 years. Pickett is projected to be a backup this season behind Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph.
Plenty of preseason Pickett for your viewing pleasure. #SEAvsPIT@steelers | @kennypickett10 pic.twitter.com/dyEiRbzPU7— NFL (@NFL) August 14, 2022
Plenty of preseason Pickett for your viewing pleasure. #SEAvsPIT@steelers | @kennypickett10 pic.twitter.com/dyEiRbzPU7
Ridder didn’t put up great numbers, but he proved to be a clutch performer. Marcus Mariota is the expected starter for the Falcons, but if the Falcons fall out of playoff contention early, look for Ridder to get meaningful snaps in regular season games.
162 total yards and a game-winning TD pass. Now that's a preseason debut to remember for @desmondridder. 👏 pic.twitter.com/UTfR8Uzul5— NFL (@NFL) August 15, 2022
162 total yards and a game-winning TD pass. Now that's a preseason debut to remember for @desmondridder. 👏 pic.twitter.com/UTfR8Uzul5
Willis is an electrifying QB with a big arm. The Ravens’ Lamar Jackson had this to say about Willis: “Then, I saw him in the game, he did that little spin roll to the left and went crazy. I was like, ‘I like him. I like him a lot.’ He’s a great quarterback, and he made some down-the-field throws, too. He’s going to be good in the league.” via the Ravens’ official website. Willis is projected to be a backup this season behind Tannehill.
Malik Willis showing off his arm strength 💪 (via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/th42eyzfmz— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) August 12, 2022
Malik Willis showing off his arm strength 💪 (via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/th42eyzfmz
Corral did not have a good performance. Corral is projected to be the 3rd string QB behind Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold.
Matt Corral struggled in his first preseason game.Corral only completed one of nine pass attempts for 11 total yards. He ended the game with a 39.6 QB rating. pic.twitter.com/Wua7FmRf1K— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) August 13, 2022
Matt Corral struggled in his first preseason game.Corral only completed one of nine pass attempts for 11 total yards. He ended the game with a 39.6 QB rating. pic.twitter.com/Wua7FmRf1K
Zappe threw the most attempts for the 2nd most passing yards out of all rookies. Overall he had a very good 1st NFL game. Zappe is projected to the be the 3rd string QB behind Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer.
Bailey Zappe was under pressure most of his time under center but showed veteran poise 😤 pic.twitter.com/HQ8h8CiDFC— Patriots Nation (@PatsNationCP) August 14, 2022
Bailey Zappe was under pressure most of his time under center but showed veteran poise 😤 pic.twitter.com/HQ8h8CiDFC
Howell turned in a solid performance for the Commanders. Carson Wentz is the expected starter, but Howell could find his way as the primary backup passing up Taylor Heinicke.
Commanders QB Sam Howell impressed in his preseason debut… ✔️1st rookie QB to have 100+ pass yds & 2+ rush TD in a preseason game since Dak Prescott did it in 2016✔️1st rookie QB to have 150+ total yds & 2+ TD with fewer than 20 pass att in a preseason game since Prescott pic.twitter.com/06WMSlou4M— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) August 15, 2022
Commanders QB Sam Howell impressed in his preseason debut… ✔️1st rookie QB to have 100+ pass yds & 2+ rush TD in a preseason game since Dak Prescott did it in 2016✔️1st rookie QB to have 150+ total yds & 2+ TD with fewer than 20 pass att in a preseason game since Prescott pic.twitter.com/06WMSlou4M
Skylar Thompson had a very productive 1st NFL game. He was the only QB used by the Dolphins vs the Buccaneers. Thompson is the projected backup behind Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater.
Skylar Thompson made his NFL debut last night for Miami, here's what the former K-State QB had to say about his start in the preseason where he went 20/28 for 218 yards and a TD:"I was very excited to get out there and play and just get thrown in the fire." pic.twitter.com/ctfnULlPGv— Sully Engels (@sullyengels) August 15, 2022
Skylar Thompson made his NFL debut last night for Miami, here's what the former K-State QB had to say about his start in the preseason where he went 20/28 for 218 yards and a TD:"I was very excited to get out there and play and just get thrown in the fire." pic.twitter.com/ctfnULlPGv
Purdy was the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, also known as “Mr. Irrelevant”. He didn’t play much in the 1st preseason game, but he performed well. The 49ers are expected to move Jimmy Garoppolo very soon. Trey Lance is the projected starter, and Nate Sudfeld is the primary backup.
#49ers QB Brock Purdy with the 5 yard TD strike to Tanner Hudson 🎯 pic.twitter.com/rPi5H2ldOd— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) August 13, 2022
#49ers QB Brock Purdy with the 5 yard TD strike to Tanner Hudson 🎯 pic.twitter.com/rPi5H2ldOd
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