The Surprising Number of Rookie Quarterbacks Who’ve Shocked the Super Bowl Spotlight
Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens (2008)
In his three postseason games, Flacco completed just 44.0% of his passes for 437 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. But the Ravens were able to succeed by leaning on a third-ranked defense and a fourth-ranked run game, taking the pressure off Flacco.
Baltimore gave up just 19 points over the first two rounds of the playoffs and it was only when the Ravens faced a top-ranked Steelers defense in the title game that Flaccoâs shortcomings as a rookie proved decisive. Later, Flacco went on to enjoy one of the great postseason runs in 2012 when he led the Ravens to a win over the 49ers in the Super Bowl.
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