On Football provides a detailed analysis of the major NFL topics each week. This week saw rookie performances from Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Bo Nix, while some established quarterbacks also struggled on the field. Notable performances included Baker Mayfield, Derek Carr, and Josh Allen leading their teams to victories, alongside C.J. Stroud, Tua Tagovailoa, and Sam Darnold posting decent stats in wins.
However, a number of quarterbacks faced challenges during the games. Kirk Cousins appeared rusty in his return, Deshaun Watson struggled, and Joe Burrow seemed out of sync. Mistakes were made, such as Will Levis’ crucial error and Trevor Lawrence’s struggle in the second half. Justin Fields, Kyler Murray, Daniel Jones, and Bryce Young also faced challenges during their games.
Overall, 17 quarterbacks threw for less than 200 yards during the week, with the preseason potentially impacting performance levels. Despite some sloppy play, the weekend featured exciting finishes, close games, and notable comebacks. Notably, Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles expressed the need for improvement despite a victory over Washington.
Among standout performances, Mayfield impressed with four touchdown passes, while Daniels, Williams, and Nix showcased varying levels of success. On the other hand, Cousins and Watson faced difficulties, with Watson expressing disappointment in the team’s execution. Successful outings from Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, and Derek Carr were highlights of the week.
Looking ahead, consistency will be key for the standout quarterbacks to maintain their success in the coming weeks. Despite the challenges faced by some quarterbacks, the early season games provided fans with both highs and lows on the field.
