The unprecedented 2024 rookie quarterback class is in for a long battle. It’ll be at least three seasons before it’s clear how they stack up, but at this stage, the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels is on top, followed by the Broncos’ Bo Nix. Those two are vying for Offensive Rookie of the Year and a playoff berth.
Here’s where the rookies stand:
No. 1 overall pick: Bears QB Caleb Williams
Williams completed 23 of 31 passes for 231 yards and a 95.0 passer rating, plus 70 yards rushing against the Packers and drove the Bears for the would-be game-winning field goal, which got blocked. Still, he’s last among rookies in passer rating (82.3), completion percentage (61.8) and touchdown percentage (2.8). He also has been sacked nearly twice as many times as the others.
No. 2 overall pick: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
For the second consecutive game, Daniels played poorly and lost. He completed 22 of 32 passes for 191 yards with a touchdown and an interception for an 81.6 passer rating while falling to the Eagles. His 99.6 passer rating for the season, however, ranks 10th in the NFL.
No. 3 overall pick: Patriots QB Drake Maye
Fresh off beating the Bears, Maye played very well in a 28-22 loss to the Rams: 30-for-40 passing, 282 yards, two touchdowns, one interception and a 100.2 passer rating.
No. 12 overall pick: Broncos QB Bo Nix
Nix thumped the Falcons 38-6 with four touchdown passes. It was a masterpiece. He completed 84.8% of his passes, threw for 307 yards and posted a 145.0 passer rating.
As Jayden Daniels has dropped off, Nix has surged. Meanwhile, Caleb Williams and Drake Maye gave promising performances in losses.
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