The NFL Playoffs are here, and a lot of quarterbacks making their first career postseason starts have plenty to gain - or lose.
Here are my Top 5 QBs with the most to gain -or lose - on Wild Card Weekend.
1.) Daniel Jones: So, what if Danny talks less than your favorite subway conductor does on the way to Times Square each morning?
After years of being treated like a second class citizen by most Giants fans, all Jones has done this season is throw for over 3,000 yards, if not run for the hills when needed.
Jones, a big reason why the Giants are 7-1 against the spread on the road, has perfected the art of play-action passes and could send the Vikings packing with a big performance.
Jones staring at a multi-year deal in the off-season, no matter what happens on Sunday.
2.) Justin Herbert: If not now, then when for the oftentimes cuddled, former first-rounder out of Oregon?
This is the perfect time for the Chargers to give Herbert, making his first career playoff start, mind you, the chance to let it fly, and not restrict their entire offense to six yards at a time.
That's if, the Chargers, an organization for years short on quarterback stardom, are really serious about Herbert being a star.
Not just another blonde quarterback forever swaying to the beat of the waves.
In order to do so, Herbert should look for Keenan Allen a lot on Saturday night, since it's likely to take 30+ points to get out of Jacksonville with a playoff win.
Especially with Trevor Lawrence on the other side.
3.) Brock Purdy: Purdy, the lowest-drafted rookie quarterback to start a playoff game, has more than enough toys on offense to guide the 49ers into the Super Bowl.
However, beating the Dolphins in November is not the same as trying to get away from Micah Parsons in January.
It's a cute story, and one cut for Disney, but Purdy will eventually have to make a big throw at some point in these playoffs.
Is he capable of doing just that?
4.) Trevor Lawrence: The clock is also ticking for Lawrence, making his first playoff start.
For all his success down the stretch, Lawrence has five turnovers in his past four games.
A bit to reckless at times, is he capable of just doing enough to help the Jaguars get past the Chargers?
Lawrence, still a huge part of the Jaguars future plans, win or lose on Saturday night, isn't under a lot of organizational pressure, let's say, but a big outing vs the Chargers would likely get him a few more commercials!
5.) Geno Smith: Another incredible story!
I'm just not sure how many NFL teams are going to run to give a 32-year-old a big bag of 💰?
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