NFL rookie QB tracker: Stroud, O'Connell lead big comeback wins

NFL rookie QB tracker: Stroud, O’Connell lead big comeback wins،

A few rookie quarterbacks rose to the occasion in Week 10 of the NFL season with game-winning drives.

Bryce Young and Tyson Bagent opened the NFL week with the “Thursday Night Football” game between the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears. CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans moved closer to a game for first place in the AFC South on Sunday, while Aidan O’Connell continued to keep the Las Vegas Raiders in the playoff conversation. Elsewhere, Tommy DeVito got his first taste of an NFC East rivalry while under center for the New York Giants.

Here’s how the league’s new signal-callers fared in Week 10:

Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

2023 Draft Selection: Round 1, choice 1

Result of the game: 16-13 loss to the Chicago Bears

Statistics line: 21 for 38, 185 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 56.8 QBR

After throwing three picks last week, including two that were returned for touchdowns, Young managed to avoid turning the ball over against the Bears. Unfortunately, he became rather familiar with the turf as the rookie quarterback was sacked three times.

In eight starts this season, Young has been sacked 29 times, tied for the fourth-most by a first-round pick since 1970.

Following: Young and the Panthers will face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday (1 p.m. ET, Fox).

CJ Stroud, Houston Texans

2023 Draft Selection: Round 1, choice 2

Result of the game: 30-27 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals

Statistics line: 23 for 39, 356 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 71.1 QBR

Stroud continues to show he can execute big plays in crucial moments, adding his name to potential MVP candidates.

After being forced out of the pocket to avoid being sacked, Stroud showed off his court vision and accuracy by connecting with Noah Brown.

Football in the yard ‼️ pic.twitter.com/hzBUot0cj9

– Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 12, 2023

In Week 10, Stroud’s 2,626 passing yards were the most among all rookies and second-most in the NFL.

The former Ohio State star etched his name in the history books for the second week in a row. Stroud became the only rookie in the last 40 years to spearhead a winning campaign that began in the final two minutes of back-to-back games.

Following: Stroud and the Texans will face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 (1 p.m. ET, CBS).

2023 Draft Selection: Round 2, choice 33

Result of the game: 20-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Statistics line: 19 for 39, 199 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, 26.8 QBR

Levis struggled to stay upright against the Bucs, and his four sacks matched his total from Week 9. The Buccaneers defense challenged both Levis and the Titans’ offense. Tennessee’s only scoring opportunities came in the form of three field goals. Nick Folk managed to convert two.

Following: With Ryan Tannehill remaining doubtful due to injury, Levis will start against the Jacksonville Jaguars (1 p.m. ET, CBS).

Aidan O’Connell, Las Vegas Raiders

2023 Draft Selection: Round 4, choice 135

Result of the game: 16-12 victory against the New York Jets

Statistics line: 16 for 27, 153 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 31.1 QBR

O’Connell was pressured heavily in the first quarter by the Jets defense. So much so that he recorded an interception one play after recovering his own fumble.

Despite trailing for most of the game, Las Vegas’ offense made up for it when it mattered most.

With the game tied at 9 in the fourth quarter, O’Connell’s 7-yard touchdown pass in the third and fourth quarters to Michael Mayer gave the Raiders a lead they never relinquished.

MICHAEL MAYER FOR LEADER!!!#NYJvsLV | 📺NBC pic.twitter.com/N9J8WbwIBC

– Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 13, 2023

Following: O’Connell and the Raiders will travel across the country for their game against the Miami Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, CBS).

Tyson Bagent, Chicago Bear

2023 Draft Selection: Undrafted free agent

Result of the game: 16-13 victory against the Carolina Panthers

Statistics line: 20 for 33, 162 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 47.4 QBR

Bagent didn’t throw any touchdowns, but he handled business against Young and the Panthers. He didn’t turn the ball over and threw with a 60% success rate, compared to Young’s 55%.

Following: Bagent and the Bears head east to face the Detroit Lions on Sunday (1 p.m. ET, Fox).

Tommy DeVito, New York Giants

2023 Draft Selection: Undrafted free agent

Result of the game: 49-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys

Statistics line: 14 for 27, 86 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 18.0 QBR

The Giants struggled mightily against the Cowboys defense, as evidenced by their inability to convert on the first eight drives of the contest.

Their 28-0 halftime deficit was the largest since Week 17 of 2009 against the Minnesota Vikings, when they trailed by 31. The Giants finally got on the board in the third quarter when DeVito, who rushed to score last week, threw first. passing the touchdown of his career to Lawrence Cager.