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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; Nashville, TN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Shaun Hill (13) attempts a pass during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Shaun Hill (13) attempts a pass during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Shaun Hill. 26. player. 60. . QB. Minnesota Vikings

Week 1 Statistics: 18-33 (54.5%), 236 yards, 0 TD’s, 0 INT’s
Week 1 Final Score: 25-16 (W)
Season Statistics: 18-33 (54.5%), 236 yards, 0 TD’s, 0 INT’s
Season Record: 1-0

This will most-likely be the last time you read about Shaun Hill on these NFL Quarterback Power Rankings, but who cares! I would have guessed that the 36-year-old would have been at No. 32 when I started writing this. However, the old veteran quarterback sits at No. 26.

Hill has been in the NFL since 2005 and the 11-year signal-caller has only started 35 games. He was signed to be the backup to Teddy Bridgewater this season, but a horrible season-ending knee injury forced put Hill as the No. 1 quarterback.

The teams did not feel so safe with him starting, so they made a poor choice to trade for Sam Bradford. With the trade, Hill was supposed to be the backup to Bradford now, however Bradford wasn’t ready to play just yet.

That allowed the career back up to go out and have some fun slinging the ball. He ended the day 18-33 for 236 yards, but no touchdowns. The most important aspect of his game Sunday was that he didn’t turn the ball over and led his team to a much-needed victory.

Hats off to Mr. Hill for getting to go out there one last time to lead a team to victory. I don’t think he will start Week 2, but if he does, I will be rooting for him.

Next: No. 25

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