Rookie QBs Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Bo Nix debut in Week 1

The trend of rookie quarterbacks starting in the NFL has become increasingly common, with three making their debuts in the season opener for the third time in four years. This follows a pattern established in recent seasons, where multiple rookie QBs have taken the field in Week 1. Historically, the number of rookie quarterbacks starting in openers has increased significantly since the 2000s, with 32 of the 55 rookie starters occurring in the last 19 seasons. In contrast, only 23 did so in the first 38 years after the 1970 merger. Despite the growing trend, rookie quarterbacks have struggled in their opening games, holding a record of 16-35-1, including an 0-7-1 mark over the past five seasons. Notably, Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick, aims to join a select group of quarterbacks who have won their opener as rookies, a feat achieved by only Jim Plunkett and John Elway in the past. The upcoming season also marks the end of Indianapolis' streak of seven different Week 1 starters, as Anthony Richardson is set to start for the second consecutive year. Meanwhile, veteran quarterbacks like Matthew Stafford continue to demonstrate consistency, with Stafford preparing for his 16th straight Week 1 start. As teams prepare for the new season, several are looking to improve from previous years, including New England and Cincinnati, while others aim to maintain their championship status. The Saints lead the league with five consecutive opening day victories, while Tennessee and New England are currently facing the longest active losing streaks in openers.