{
  "id": 7781222,
  "title": "Bo Nix, Matthew Stafford and the grossest NFL quarterbacks of Week 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/bo-nix-matthew-stafford-and-the-grossest-nfl-quarterbacks-of-week-1",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:02:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bo-nix-matthew-stafford-grossest-120235045.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the 2026 season with a strong completion percentage-based metric, but his overall performance in his first game was abysmal. He had a -13 EPA compared to his 2025 average of -0.2, and his Completions Per Opportunity (CPOE) improved by 17.1 points, indicating he made worse throws in Week 1. Mayfield struggled with short passes and intermediate throws, resulting in 11 completions behind the line of scrimmage. His four fumbles also contributed to a poor week, with each fumble resulting in a significant negative EPA. While Mayfield's luck may not persist, his performance against the Bengal's pass rush warrants further observation.\n\n2. Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers faced a challenging Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite facing a blitz-heavy game plan, Rodgers utilized his deep passing game to success, with a career-high 9.5 air yards per attempt. However, he struggled to convert downfield throws, only completing one of seven such attempts for 72 yards. Rodgers also failed to capitalize on a crucial third-down opportunity late in the game, failing to extend the Steelers' lead. His limited mobility and consistent blitzing made it difficult for him to stretch the field and extend drives.",
  "summary": "Our quarterback rankings focus on the passers who underwhelmed hardest -- and it wasn't tough to find some names in Week 1.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}