Grading NFL’s next generation of QBs, Week 17: C.J. Stroud steady in return, Bailey Zappe overcomes bad start

There were a grand total of seven first- or second-year quarterbacks who qualified for this series in Week 16. 

Let’s dive deep into the individual efforts of each quarterback and assign a grade on a per-snap basis, taking every individual aspect of their performance into account. More than 10 attempts were needed to qualify for this piece, which runs every Tuesday.

High-Caliber Throws/Plays:

Purdy’s first throw of the second half was ripped through layers of coverage over the middle to George Kittle. Early in the fourth quarter, Purdy made a gorgeous over-the-shoulder throw to Brandon Aiyuk. He directed Aiyuk back against the grain in the end zone before finding the receiver for six in the fourth quarter. 

Low-Caliber Throws/Plays: 

Early in the second quarter, Purdy was late on a deep out-breaker that was knocked away. He threw behind a slant in the fourth. 

Summary: Not an overly dominant performance from Purdy, but importantly, it wasn’t a disastrous effort early. There were a few impressive plays late in the game, as San Francisco extended its lead on the road. 

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Author : Chris Trapasso

Publish date : 2024-01-02 16:22:12

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