Ranking Week 1 first-time starting QBs for the 2023 NFL Season

Anthony Richardson - Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 25: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. The Chargers defeated the 49ers 23-12. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) /

1. Brock Purdy – San Francisco 49ers

Brock Purdy, the unexpected gem of the 2022 NFL draft, now stands as the undisputed, reigning, defending starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. In a surprising turn of events, he outshone Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, solidifying his position as the team’s offensive leader which led to GM and Coach Kyle Shanahan’s shipping Lance to the Cowboys. And it only took three games to do it.