The Surprising Number of Rookie Quarterbacks Who’ve Shocked the Super Bowl Spotlight
Twenty-two rookies have started in the playoffs in the Super Bowl era, and it hasnât gone well as theyâve posted a 13-23 record over that span.
As the overall record indicates, starting a rookie quarterback in the playoffs typically ends badly. Matt Ryan threw two interceptions in his postseason debut in 2008 and Andy Dalton was picked off three times as the Cincinnati Bengals suffered wild-card heartache in 2011. Andrew Luck led the Colts to the playoffs in 2012, but he posted a passer rating of just 59.8.
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