PFF grades for the rookie QBs so far
Overall Rookie Grade: 50.4 (Rank: 6/6)
Week 5 Grade: 45.2
A week ago, we were speculating whether Lawrence had
turned a corner in his rookie season after an impressive game against Cincinnati, but this week was another mistake-riddled performance from him and the Jaguars. Lawrence threw two interceptions in the end zone, and even though one was nullified by a defensive hold and the other came very late in the game, each was a poor decision that cost his team points. He is now in sole possession of the most turnover-worthy plays in the league this season (11), and though he has flashed impressive plays every game, they haven’t come frequently enough to offset those major mistakes that are a near-weekly occurrence.
Overall Rookie Grade: 59.4 (Rank: 2/6)
Week 5 Grade: 53.9
The Atlanta Falcons' defense has been a good get-right spot for several teams this season, so it isn’t the most encouraging sign in the world that Wilson and the Jets' offense didn’t look any better this week than they have in previous games. Wilson’s interception was his lone turnover-worthy play — a bad pass left behind his intended receiver where the defensive back could make a play on it — but this game also saw a lack of the impressive plays from him that have been encouraging thus far.
Overall Rookie Grade: 59.0 (Rank: 3/6)
Week 5 Grade: 66.3
Lance started for the first time this week and was at the forefront of everything the 49ers did on offense. He carried the ball 16 times, seven more than any running back, and also attempted 29 passes. His worst passing play came early, where he sailed a throw that flew right into the hands of a waiting defender, but his arm talent is clear to see, and there were some very nice passes as the game progressed.
He was dynamic as a ball carrier, gaining 90 yards after contact but getting blasted by the goal line and coming up just short of a critical touchdown. Lance may not have been a clear upgrade over
Jimmy Garoppolo as a starter, but he wasn’t a major dropoff, either.
Overall Rookie Grade: 73.5 (Rank: 1/6)
Week 5 Grade: 72.1
Jones produced only four negatively graded plays against the Texans, but three of them were turnover-worthy, one resulting in an interception. Jones recorded an 82.1% adjusted completion rate and was consistently working the middle of the field well against a Houston defense that was all too often leaving it wide open. Jones remains arguably the most impressive rookie passer to date, but notable mistakes are creeping into his game. He has eight turnover-worthy plays in total across five games, tied for the sixth-most in the league.
Rookie first-rounders Kyle Pitts, Alijah Vera-Tucker and Kadarius Toney were among the standouts in Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season.
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