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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 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) calls out from the goal line in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) calls out from the goal line in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

31. player. 45. . QB. Denver Broncos. Trevor Siemian

Week 1 Statistics: 18-26 (69.2%), 178 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT’s
Week 1 Final Score: 21-20 (W)
Season Statistics: 18-26 (69.2%), 178 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT’s
Season Record: 1-0

This one may ruffle some feathers right away, as I know some people feel Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian is the answer for Denver. I am just being honest when I say, he isn’t.

Yeah, the Broncos defeated a team that only lost once the entire regular season in 2015. That is impressive, but the fact of the matter is that Siemian was not the reason. Siemian actually was almost the reason they lost, even with having starting running back C.J. Anderson rush for 92 yards and a touchdown.

The Panthers are a good football team, there is no debating that. Maybe the Broncos didn’t want to put too much on Siemian’s plate. Regardless of the excuse, Siemian isn’t a very good starting quarterback in the NFL.

His arm strength is visibly below average on film and the Broncos made it obvious it was his first NFL start. They were only running short pass plays, almost trying to hide the fact their quarterback isn’t good.

Siemian also threw two interceptions in the game, putting him first on the list after Week 1. The interceptions are going to be a problem for Siemian the entire season and if the Broncos start losing, we may see the rookie Paxton Lynch earlier than expected.

Next: No. 30

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