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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 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) leaves the field after losing to the New York Giants 20-19 at AT&T Stadium. Giants 20, Cowboys 19. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) leaves the field after losing to the New York Giants 20-19 at AT&T Stadium. Giants 20, Cowboys 19. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

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Week 1 Statistics: 25-45 (55.6%), 227 yards, 0 TD’s, 0 INT’s
Week 1 Final Score: 20-19 (L)
Season Statistics: 25-45 (55.6%), 227 yards, 0 TD’s, 0 INT’s
Season Record: 0-1

It’s hard for fans not to get excited for preseason football. In all honestly, I love the preseason as well. It is the first time of the year we get to see people fly around and play the greatest game we know. It is also the start to major overreactions.

That was the case with Dallas Cowboys quarterback and 2016 fourth round pick Dak Prescott.

Prescott lit it up in preseason. He was the obvious preseason MVP and looked unstoppable as he dazzled with his arm and legs. He ended the preseason going 39-50 (78.0 percent) for 454 yards and five passing touchdowns, along with two rushing touchdowns and no interceptions.

Cowboys’ fans were screaming that they found their future.

Sadly, the Cowboys fans found out quickly that preseason success doesn’t always translate to regular season success. Prescott struggled and looked like he was a rookie fourth round pick.

His big-time throws weren’t so big-time any more. He was checking down every chance he could and the offense looked terrible with him at helm. He ended the game with 45 pass attempts, but only threw for 227 yards and no touchdowns.

It was the first game of his career, so it’s expected, however he was definitely one of the worst quarterbacks of Week 1.

Next: No. 26

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