ESPN Stats and Information: Dak will be 16th rookie QB to start a playoff game

[viman96]

ESPN Stats and Information

Dak Prescott can become the 16th rookie quarterback to start a playoff game in the Super Bowl era (since 1966). Only six rookie quarterbacks won a playoff start, combining for eight total wins. In all eight wins, the rookie quarterback threw for fewer than 200 yards and one or fewer touchdown.

 

[Go Big D!]

But this is no regular "rookie" he's a breed of his own

 

[guag]

I'd be curious to know how many of those rookies started the entire season, and how many came in later in the season due to injury to a veteran starter, etc. Take Connor Cook with the Raiders just this season, for example. Sure Dak's a rookie just like him, but they are in different leagues at this point in their short careers.

At this point in the season, considering all the reps and experience Dak has gotten in his first 16 games, I almost feel like Dak isn't quite a rookie anymore. Maybe a super-rookie, lol.

Not sure what my point is really, just something I was thinking about.

 

[dallasfan4lizife]

First rookie QB to win the win the Super Bowl. I'll take it.

Dak is going to shock the world.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

16
1+6=7
7 is a lucky number.

 

[T-RO]

I'd be curious to know how many of those rookies started the entire season, and how many came in later in the season due to injury to a veteran starter, etc. Take Connor Cook with the Raiders just this season, for example. Sure Dak's a rookie just like him, but they are in different leagues at this point in their short careers.

At this point in the season, considering all the reps and experience Dak has gotten in his first 16 games, I almost feel like Dak isn't quite a rookie anymore. Maybe a super-rookie, lol.

Not sure what my point is really, just something I was thinking about.

Yup.

No rookie has had a regular season like Dak. Next up? Dak to shock the world with postseason success.

 

[viman96]

Here are the rookie QBs to start a playoff game since 1983

http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/story.cfm/story/1831080

 

[viman96]

Article from 2012 about rookie QBs that led their teams to the playoffs. This is likely what you guys are looking for.

http://www.seattlesportshell.com/20...cks-have-led-their-teams-to-the-nfl-playoffs/

 

[percyhoward]

ESPN Stats and Information
Only six rookie quarterbacks won a playoff start, combining for eight total wins. In all eight wins, the rookie quarterback threw for fewer than 200 yards and one or fewer touchdown.

That's an amazing little piece of info. Here are the eight winning performances by rookies.
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[ActualCowboysFan]

Only two to have the top seed were Ben and Dak.

 

[percyhoward]

Only two to have the top seed were Ben and Dak.

Imagine Dak posting a passer rating in the 50's and winning, as Roethlisberger and Flacco did in their first playoff games.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

Imagine Dak posting a passer rating in the 50's and winning, as Roethlisberger and Flacco did in their first playoff games.

No.

 

[windjc]

None threw for over 200 yards??!

Well that record is going to be eviscerated.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

Imagine Dak posting a passer rating in the 50's and winning, as Roethlisberger and Flacco did in their first playoff games.

I'm just so tired of the rookie QB narrative. I loved Tony, as I know you did, but the stuff this kid has done and the attitude he has brought to the team are missed by the casuals. Yeah no rookie has won the Super Bowl. But none of them have had anything resembling the season he's had. And only one of them had the shot he's got. Sucks that they have to play GB first though.

 

[percyhoward]

I'm just so tired of the rookie QB narrative. I loved Tony, as I know you did, but the stuff this kid has done and the attitude he has brought to the team are missed by the casuals. Yeah no rookie has won the Super Bowl. But none of them have had anything resembling the season he's had. And only one of them had the shot he's got. Sucks that they have to play GB first though.

I actually like the match up, and expect great things from both rookies. Somebody said his new 2nd favorite team would be wherever Tony goes, and that'll probably be true for me too.

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

I actually like the match up, and expect great things from both rookies. Somebody said his new 2nd favorite team would be wherever Tony goes, and that'll probably be true for me too.

Yeah I will say Dallas has smoked bad defenses all year.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

But this is no regular "rookie" he's a breed of his own

Highest midichlorian count ever... it's off the charts..... more than master yoda!

 

[GhostOfPelluer]

All you need to know about the rookie QB in the playoffs narrative: Mr Buttfumble started 2-0 in the playoffs as a rookie

 

[Jake]

That's an amazing little piece of info. Here are the eight winning performances by rookies.

What's not shown is Russell Wilson's next game. He passed for 385 yards, and led the Seahawks from 14 down in the 4th quarter to lead by 1 with 31 seconds left at Atlanta. Their defense blew it, allowing a FG at the gun (30-28). Easily the best performance to date by a rookie QB, but his defense let it slip in the final half minute.

 

[percyhoward]

All you need to know about the rookie QB in the playoffs narrative: Mr Buttfumble started 2-0 in the playoffs as a rookie

While completing 12 passes in each game!