Impactful Rookie Quarterback Achievements

Examining the most significant accomplishments by first-year starting quarterbacks in NFL history.

The top 3

1. Most Wins by a Rookie QB in a Season: Ben Roethlisberger (2004) and Jayden Daniels (2024) are tied for the most wins by a rookie quarterback in a combined regular-season and postseason, with 14 wins.
2. Most Passing Touchdowns by a Rookie QB: Justin Herbert holds the NFL record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback, throwing 31 touchdowns in his 2020 season with the Los Angeles Chargers.
3. Most Playoff Wins by a Rookie QB: Nine players are tied for the most wins by a rookie quarterback in a playoff season, with 2 wins, including Jayden Daniels (2024), Brock Purdy (2022), and Mark Sanchez (2009).

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