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NFL Week 7 Report Cards Show Mixed Results for Quarterbacks
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In Short: Quarterbacks across the league showed both growth and struggle in Week 7 games.
The Arizona Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett had another typical performance, completing 27 of 48 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown against the Denver Broncos.
Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts' Samson Penix had a standout game, completing 73.5 percent of his passes, throwing three touchdowns, and avoiding turnovers.
The Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson received praise from head coach Stefanski, who noted, 'I thought Mike was really, really good throughout the day.'
However, Watson also acknowledged his team's shortcomings, saying, 'Yeah, just lack of execution. Obviously, can't turn the ball over like that.'
The New York Jets' Zach Wilson also faced criticism for his performance, with wide receiver Rome Odunze commenting, '(Williams) has the time to put it anywhere on the field at the end of the day.'
The Houston Texans, who recently acquired veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Arizona Cardinals, are now focusing on a pass-catching group led by tight end Trey McBride and receiver Michael Wilson.
Despite the Cardinals' trade, head coach Kliff Kingsbury expressed confidence in his quarterback, stating, 'That's a great defense, and they don't give up big plays. We took our shots when we had them, and when we didn't, I thought Mike saw it really well. We trust Mike.'
The Week 7 results also highlighted the parity in the league, with 16 teams sitting at a 1-1 record, including the Panthers, Jaguars, Lions, Patriots, Bears, Ravens, Rams, Jets, Broncos, Giants, Browns, Cowboys, Packers, Steelers, Saints, and Cardinals.
The trade between the Cardinals and Texans involved sending Hopkins and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Houston, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Other teams, such as the Chargers and Texans, found themselves at 0-3, a scenario not anticipated by many preseason predictions.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Browns emphasized the importance of execution, noting, 'We're going to blitz you on every play and see what happens.'
What's confirmed
- The Arizona Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett had another typical performance, completing 27 of 48 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown against the Denver Broncos.
- Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts' Samson Penix had a standout game, completing 73.5 percent of his passes, throwing three touchdowns, and avoiding turnovers.
- The Houston Texans, who recently acquired veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Arizona Cardinals, are now focusing on a pass-catching group led by tight end Trey McBride and receiver Michael Wilson.
- The Week 7 results also highlighted the parity in the league, with 16 teams sitting at a 1-1 record, including the Panthers, Jaguars, Lions, Patriots, Bears, Ravens, Rams, Jets, Broncos, Giants, Browns, Cowboys, Packers, Steelers, Saints, and Cardinals.
- The trade between the Cardinals and Texans involved sending Hopkins and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Houston, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- Other teams, such as the Chargers and Texans, found themselves at 0-3, a scenario not anticipated by many preseason predictions.
What's still developing
- More importantly, the 26-year-old quarterback showed growth.
- Yes, the Cardinals have been more competitive than expected this fall.
- Having a major flaw isn't necessarily a bad thing.
- "It hurts the team, hurts the defense, all that stuff. A lot of that stuff's inexcusable. Of course, that's on me, and all in all, (a) bad day."
- There was interest from other suitors, though, as NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports “serious inquiries” were made by at least three teams.
- According to Shawn Syed of Sumer Sports, Young's time to throw before being pressured has decreased in each of the past three weeks, with an average of 2.42 seconds against the Buccaneers.