Top 3 Rookie QBs by Passer Rating in Preseason Week 1 (2026)

In Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Drew Allar led all rookie quarterbacks with an impressive 154.8 passer rating. Carson Beck of the Jacksonville Jaguars was second with a 125.4 rating, followed closely by Ty Simpson of the Los Angeles Rams at 125.0.

The top 3

  1. Historical Near-Perfect Rookie Preseason Debuts: While a perfect 158.3 passer rating is exceptionally rare, Drew Allar's 154.8 in 2026 Week 1 preseason stands among the highest rookie debuts, showcasing exceptional early efficiency.
  2. Preseason Passer Rating: Does it Predict Rookie Success?: Studies indicate only the top 20% of rookie preseason performers significantly exceed draft expectations, with 83% reaching 200+ career attempts, showing limited overall correlation for average performance.
  3. Rookie QBs with Most Wins After Strong Preseason: Dak Prescott (2016) and Ben Roethlisberger (2004) co-hold the record for most rookie regular season wins with 13 each, with Prescott notably having a strong preseason showing.

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