From backups making their first 2024 begins to former Offensive Rookies of the 12 months, nobody was protected from dangerous quarterback play on Sunday.
Listed below are the 5 worst from Week 12.
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud
It is time to deal with Stroud’s sophomore droop. ESPN “First Take” co-host Shannon Sharpe was considered one of a number of on-line to query the Texans quarterback, asking social media followers, “What’s occurred [to] C.J. Stroud?”
The 2023 Offensive Rookie of the 12 months completed Houston’s upset 32-27 loss to the Titans 20-of-33 for 247 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions whereas additionally dropping 27 yards on 4 sacks.
He threw a poor go in a tied sport late within the second quarter for his first interception, gifting the Titans (3-8) three factors earlier than halftime.
Stroud capped his poor efficiency with a Dan Orlovsky homage, operating out of the again of the tip zone for a security in a three-point sport to seal the Titans’ win.
The Texans (7-5) have been one of many league’s greatest disappointments.
Except their younger quarterback snaps out of his funk, they will stay that approach for the remainder of the season.
Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito
The Buccaneers (5-6) bullied DeVito of their 30-7 romp over the Giants.
Defensive lineman Calijah Kancey sacked DeVito on a 3rd down within the first quarter with a giant hit.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield mocked DeVito’s landing celebration following his personal rating that gave Tampa Bay a 24-0 lead.
DeVito completed the loss 21-of-31 for 189 yards. When accounting for sacks and rush makes an attempt, the Giants (2-9) averaged 4.7 yards per DeVito drop again.
Nothing good got here from his begin. Worst of all, it revealed not too long ago launched former starter Daniel Jones wasn’t the issue.
49ers quarterback Brandon Allen
Brock Purdy’s inventory simply went up. The 49ers (5-6) had been helpless towards the Packers (8-3) with Allen at quarterback in a 38-10 loss.
The fifth-year NFL quarterback, on his third staff, was 17-of-29 for 199 yards, one landing and one interception as San Francisco (5-6) was held to its fewest factors within the common season since Week 3 of the 2022 season.
Purdy saved the Niners that 12 months after accidents to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo threatened to derail their season. At 5-6 and the Payments looming in Week 13, San Francisco cannot afford for Purdy to overlook any extra time if it desires to make the playoffs.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson
If we needed to assign blame for Richardson’s look on this week’s listing, 1% would go to the second-year quarterback, and 99% would go to his teammates.
Richardson was 11-of-28 for 172 yards in Indianapolis’ 24-6 loss to the Lions (10-1). However as Fantasy Life’s Ian Hartitz famous, Richardson had a number of completions worn out resulting from drops or penalties.
Tight finish Andrew Ogletree dropped a positive landing on a second-and-10 at Detroit’s 11-yard line, serving to depress Richardson’s stats.
Richardson has been closely criticized for his abysmal 47.1% completion proportion, however Sunday’s loss confirmed his teammates’ palms are simply as soiled.
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray
Murray has performed like a top-10 quarterback for many of the season, however he did not produce when the Cardinals (6-5) had an opportunity to increase their lead atop the NFC West.
The No. 1 general decide of the 2019 NFL Draft was 24-of-37 for 285 yards and an interception whereas dropping 36 yards on 5 sacks in Arizona’s 16-6 highway loss to the Seahawks (6-5).
With each staff within the division separated by one sport, Murray can have alternatives to redeem himself. He should do higher than the six factors he led Arizona to on Sunday.
