FOXBOROUGH — Of all the rookie quarterbacks to make their debuts in the 2024 NFL season. Patriots QB Drake Maye had the most touchdown passes.
And the most interceptions.
As is often the case for a new guy under center, it was an up-and-down day for Maye, who completed 20 of 33 pass attempts for 243 yards. He threw three touchdown passes, was intercepted twice and was sacked four times in the Patriots’ 41-21 loss at Gillette Stadium. He rushed five times for 38 yards.
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Here’s how the other four rookies who made their debut in 2024 fared.
Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears
The No. 1 overall pick was 14-for-29 for 93 yards. He was sacked twice with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He rushed five times for 15 yards in a 24-17 win over Tennessee.
Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders
The second pick in the draft has been the best rookie quarterback in the NFL. He was solid in Week 1. He completed 17 of 24 throws for 184 yards without a touchdown or an interception. He carried 16 times for 88 yards and two rushing touchdowns in Washington’s 37-20 loss to Buccaneers.
Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
The No. 12 pick in the draft has been all over the place at times. In a 26-20 Week 1 loss to Seattle he was 26-for 42 for 138 yards and was intercepted twice. He carried the ball five times for 35 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked twice.
Spencer Rattler, New Orleans Saints
Like Maye, Rattler made his debut on Sunday in place of Derek Carr. Rattler, who was taken in the fifth round, No. 150 overall, was forced into a tough spot in the Saints’ 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers. He was 22 for 40 for 243 yards. He threw one touchdown and two interceptions and was sacked four times. He rushed the ball four times for 27 yards.
