As the NFL season kicks off this weekend, there is an exciting opportunity for three rookie quarterbacks to make history. In 2012, a record of four rookie quarterbacks started on NFL Kickoff Weekend, and this year could be the first time that number is matched or exceeded.
The first rookie quarterback to start on NFL Kickoff Weekend is Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals. Murray was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and is expected to be the franchise quarterback for the Cardinals. He has already shown flashes of brilliance during the preseason, and he will look to continue his success against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
The second rookie quarterback to start on NFL Kickoff Weekend is Dwayne Haskins of the Washington Redskins. Haskins was the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and is expected to be the future of the Redskins. He has had an impressive preseason, and he will look to make an impact against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
The third rookie quarterback to start on NFL Kickoff Weekend is Daniel Jones of the New York Giants. Jones was the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and is expected to be the long-term solution for the Giants. He has had a strong preseason, and he will look to make a statement against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
This weekend could be a historic one for rookie quarterbacks, as three of them have a chance to start on NFL Kickoff Weekend. It would be the first time since 2012 that four rookie quarterbacks have started on NFL Kickoff Weekend, and it could be a sign of things to come in the future.
