From Jimmy Garoppolo to Carson Wentz, Week 1 of the NFL season included some fine performances by quarterbacks making their first career start.
That got us thinking of the five best performances in history for first-time signal callers who dazzled in their debut.
As a rookie with Washington, he showed his dual-threat abilities by tossing 320 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 42 yards in a victory over the Saints.
The only first overall draft pick on the list, the Panthers QB torched Arizona for a rookie-record 422 yards and two touchdowns in a loss.
After spending two years in the USFL, Kelly joined Buffalo and was instantly amazing, throwing for 292 yards and three scores to beat the New York Jets.
Explosive start: Buffalo Bills QB Jim Kelly.
Cleveland actually had some reason for hope when their ‘quarterback of the future’ attacked downfield for 226 yards and two scores in a loss to Jacksonville.
Cleveland Brown hero: Charlie Frye.
When filling in for Daunte Culpepper, the undrafted free agent was terrific with 348 yards to go with four scores and an interception in a loss to the Titans.
Titanic debut: Todd Bouman.
