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Rising Stars: How NFC and AFC QBs Differ in 2022
The path to success isn't black and white.
Noah Cracknell
December 23, 2022
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Every NFL quarterback has a unique path to stardom.
What's happening
This year of NFL football has already had some memorable moments.
The Philidelphia Eagles, led by MVP-candidate Jalen Hurts, are 13-1 through 15 weeks.
Justin Jefferson's ridiculous one-handed grab on 4th and long helped the Vikings beat the Buffalo Bills in week 10.
Brian Robinson Jr. was shot in the leg but recovered quickly and is back as the lead rusher for the Washington Commanders.
The Minnesota Vikings posted the largest comeback in NFL history, overcoming a 33-point deficit at halftime to beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36.
Tom Brady retired and then unretired in true Tom Brady fashion.
After Trey Lance and Jimmy G went down with injuries, Brock Purdy – the last pick in the 2022 draft – stepped up and led the 49ers to a division title.
Justin Fields is on pace to break the single-season record for QB rushing yards.
Amidst the headlines, there is another story – a tale of two quarterbacks. Take a look at the difference between NFC and AFC quarterbacks leading their teams to the playoffs ⬇️
Different story in the AFC:
1) Josh Allen: 1st-round (7th)
2) Patrick Mahomes: 1st-round (10th)
3) Joe Burrow: 1st-round (1st)
4) Ryan Tannehill: 1st-round (8th)
5) Lamar Jackson: 1st-round (32nd)
6) Justin Herbert: 1st-round (6th)
7) Tua Tagovailoa: 1st-round (5th)— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate)
5:09 PM • Dec 20, 2022
The NFL is full of undrafted players and late-round draft picks that ascended to stardom, but this year, nearly all the quarterbacks in the NFC playoff picture are late-round or undrafted QBs. Compared to the AFC, first-round draft picks – who were stars out of college – are living up to the hype and leading their teams to the playoffs.
Punchline
This year of NFL football perfectly illustrates how star-studded players come from every walk of life. The quarterbacks willing to put in the work, overcome adversity, and be leaders in their respective locker rooms are thriving no matter where they were drafted.
Perhaps the only thing that could cap off an already historic NFL season is seeing Brock Purdy, a rookie and last-round draft pick, face off against 1:1 Joe Burrow in this year's Super Bowl.
What do you think? Will the fairytale become a reality?
Keep crushing.
Cheers,
Noah Cracknell
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