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

By Jeremy Klump

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
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 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) looks for the replay on the video board after being sacked by the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lev
Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Case Keenum (17) looks for the replay on the video board after being sacked by the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at Lev /

. QB. Los Angeles Rams. Case Keenum. 32. player. 51

Week 1 Statistics: 17-35 (48.6%), 130 yards, 0 TD’s, 2 INT’s
Week 1 Final Score: 28-0 (L)
Season Statistics: 17-35 (48.6%), 130 yards, 0 TD’s, 2 INT’s
Season Record: 0-1

As if Los Angeles Rams fans don’t have enough to be down about, I go and throw this on their plate. I do apologize, as I never like kicking someone while they are down, however Case Keenum was terrible in Week 1. 

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There is no way to sugarcoat it, he was clearly the worst quarterback in the NFL Week 1. To make matters worse, the Rams went out of there way to trade up in the 2016 NFL Draft for former California quarterback Jared Goff, who was inactive on Monday night.

At this point, even if the Rams believe the rookie isn’t ready, how do you not start Goff? I mean, he couldn’t do much worse than what Keenum did against the San Francisco 49ers, who are looked at as one of the worst teams in 2016.

Keenum only completed 48.6 percent of his passes, highlighting his poor accuracy throughout the night. He also threw two interceptions on the night, not even giving his team a chance to win the game.

He threw the ball 35 times, but only had 130 yards to end the night. That gave him an impressive 3.7 yards per attempt. And I say impressive because that is one of the worst I have ever seen.

Keenum is going to need to show a lot more next week against the Seahawks or he will be right back at No. 32, or worse; Week 2 could be the last time we see him on the power rankings if the Rams go with Goff.

Next: No. 31

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