NFL Quarterback Power Rankings Week 1: Carson Wentz Shines, Dak Prescott Struggles

NFL Quarterback Power Rankings Week 1: Carson Wentz Shines in Debut

Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks on from the sidelines in the second half during their game against the Oakland Raiders at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Raiders won 35-34. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) drops back to pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

30. . QB. New York Jets. Ryan Fitzpatrick. 22. player

Week 1 Statistics: 19-35 (54.3%), 189 yards, 2 TD’s, 1 INT
Week 1 Final Score: 23-22 (L)
Season Statistics: 19-35 (54.3%), 189 yards, 2 TD’s, 1 INT
Season Record: 0-1

New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had an interesting offseason. The Jets and him argued for a very long time on a contract that was fair for both sides. The argument got so rough that Fitzpatrick almost retired from the game instead of playing for what the Jets had offered him.

Interestingly enough, the Jets were the only team that really wanted him, so I thought it was odd how the situation played out.

Both sides decided to be fair with one another and meet somewhere they both felt was solid. Fitzpatrick re-signed and Jets fans rejoiced that their season wasn’t over. Fitzpatrick needed to make sure he made the fans happy by playing well, but he didn’t do too hot on Sunday.

Fitzpatrick only threw for 189 yards, or 27th best in the NFL. He did throw two touchdowns in the game, but he threw an interception at the end of the game. That interception highlighted the poor game he played and is the exact reason he sits at No. 22.

Next: No. 21

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