.A fascinating quarterback matchup highlights this week's Thursday evening NFL function, as newbies Bo Nix as well as Spencer Rattler take on in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos and Saints, specifically, the two go in the past. Coming from gaining Best 11 condition in 2018 to getting into the organization together this year, it is actually just about as if Nix and also Rattler were predestined to meet.The surprise may be actually that their very first matchup took such a long time, starting "Thursday Night Regulation Football" in 2024 as opposed to when the 2 completed at an overall of four power 5 schools-- Rust, South Carolina, Oklahoma and also Oregon-- between 2019 and also 2023. Their tales ultimately collaborated in Louisiana, with Nix's Broncos (3-3) moving right into Mercedes-Benz Coliseum as mild favorites over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It is going to mark Rattler's 2nd begin since he replaced Derek Carr after the pro dropped in Week 5 with an oblique injury.Here's whatever to find out about the duo's sponsor course, featuring exactly how the novice quarterbacks careers entwined in high school, university and also the NFL. NFL HEADQUARTERS: Live NFL ratings|Upgraded NFL standings|Total NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix high school statsBoth Rattler and Nix were secondary school phenoms in their very own civil liberties. At Peak in Phoenix metro, Rattler breached the Arizona senior high school passing report on his 18th special day. He was likewise featured in the Netflix docudrama series "QB1: Past the Lights," which was actually later presented as an explanation for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was actually put on hold at the center of his senior time for breaching a district rules of conduct, which was actually disclosed to become an outcome of unfaithful at college. He possessed several promotions observing his sophomore year, though, including Alabama, Notre Dame and also Miami, before he devoted to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix played under his father brown Patrick at Pinson Lowland, where he succeeded Alabama's Mr. Soccer Honor as an elderly after specifying several condition reports. He lead the university to consecutive Class 6A condition labels en path to gaining Alabama Gatorade Gamer of the Year, Alabama Offensive Gamer of the Year, All-America First Team tributes and an invitation to the Under Armour All-America Activity. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Valley (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix attended Scottsboro Senior high school (Scottsboro, AL) just before Pinson Valley, where he passed for 3,463 backyards and also 40 goals.2018 Best 11 finalistsThe 2 were actually likewise members of the 2018 Elite 11 course, an annual quarterback competitors for climbing secondary school seniors established in 1999 by Andy Skin and his firm Trainee Athletics. Applicants provide video clip highlights and contend in local activities where 20 finalists are actually decided on (over the last, this variety has dwindled from 12 to 24) out of 400 to five hundred entrants. The finalists then move to Nike World Main Office in Beaverton, Ore., in conjunction with The Opening-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camp for top secondary school regulation football leads of all positions.Throughout the competitors, the roster is actually tightened to 11 or even 12 of the leading quarterbacks that are actually at that point split right into staffs along with The Opening guests for a banner football event to name a few skill problems. A total Elite 11 MVP is actually decided on at the closure of the event.The 2018 class of finalists is actually stacked, along with the best 12 prospects consisting of 3 NFL beginners, among five along with present agreements, as well as a Heisman Trophy champion in Jayden Daniels. Below's a consider where they all are now.QBHigh schoolCollege( s) NFL Crew( s) Jayden DanielsCajon (Calif.) Arizona State (2019-21) LSU (2022-23) Commanders (2024 )Maximum DugganLewis Central (Iowa) TCU (2019-22) Chargers (2024 )Ty EvansPalmer Ridge (Colo.) NC Condition (2019-20) Texas State (2021-22)-- Ryan HilinskiOrange Lutheran (Calif.) South Carolina (2019-21) Northwestern (2021-24)-- Sam HowellSun Valley (N.C.) North Carolina (2019-21) Leaders (2022-23) Seat (2024 )Brian MaurerWest Port (Fla.) Tennessee (2019-20) Stephen F. Austin (2022-23)-- Cade McNamaraDamonte Cattle Ranch (Nev.) Michigan (2020-22) Iowa (2023-24)-- Graham MertzBlue Lowland North (Kan.) Wisconsin (2019-22) Florida (2023-24)-- Dylan MorrisGraham-Kapowsin (Wash.) Washington (2020-23) James Madison (2024 )-- Bo NixPinson Lowland (Ala.) Chestnut (2019-21) Oregon (2022-23) Broncos (2024 )Spencer Rattler * Epitome (Ariz.) Oklahoma (2019-21) South Carolina (2022-23) Saints (2024 )Taulia TagovailoaThompson (Ala.) Alabama (2019 )Maryland (2020-23)-- * 2018 Best 11 MVPMORE: Full Week 7 Electrical Power Ranks|Week 7 NFL picks|Week 7 NFL choices versus the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix college statsAt initially, it had not been likely Rattler as well as Nix would get to know in college without planned matches in between the Sooners as well as Battle Eagles in the future. That being actually mentioned, they did come close. Nix transmitted to Oregon coming from Rust prior to the 2022 period, departing the SEC the exact same year Rattler moved right into the event coming from Oklahoma to South Carolina after losing the beginning project to eventual 2024 No. 1 choice Caleb Williams. Must Rattler have actually moved one year previously, the 2 would certainly have found in Nov 2021 when Nix saw Columbia and also was up to the Gamecocks 21-17. Each completed with pair of extremely various 2023 projects. Nix led Oregon to the final Pac-12 National championship versus No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 frequent time, where the Ducks shed to the resulting CFP finalist as well as befalled of playoff contention.He finished third in Heisman voting behind Daniels as well as Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the country in conclusions, fulfillment amount and passing goals, all while climaxing for many activities started through a quarterback in NCAA background with 61 between Auburn and also Oregon.In contrast, Rattler devoted his final season at USC showing a 5-7 track record with no bowl to display to for it. By Gamecock specifications, nonetheless, his performance in 2023 was actually defined through Garnet & Cocky as "some of the greatest quarterback periods in institution past." Rattler's initiatives were enough to gain him MVP of the 2024 Senior Dish before proclaiming for the draft. CMP-ATTCMP% PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix started his real freshman season at Rust, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB sponsor classNix and Rattler moved the 2nd and also third locations in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback positions, taking 23rd and also 29th total. Only behind them was actually Daniels, observed by future NFL quarterback Sam Howell, changed managing back Roschon Johnson and converted recipient Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, six have been composed as well as many are actually still active at their existing colleges. Here is actually a consider the best slingers in the 2019 sponsor lesson, their playing type, where they authorized and also more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft pick (year, round) Drafted byCurrent team121Graham Mertz PPWisconsin------ 223Bo Nix PPAuburn12 ( 2024-1st) BroncosBroncos329Spencer RattlerDTOklahoma150 ( 2024-5th) SaintsSaints444Jayden DanielsDTArizona State2 (2024-1st) CommandersCommanders563Joey YellenPPArizona Condition------ 666Ryan HilinskiPPSouth Carolina------ 7104Roschon JohnsonDTTexas115 (2023-4th) Bears (RB) Bears (RB) 8109Jacob ConoverPPBYU------ 9116Dylan MorrisPPWashington------ 10120Sam HowellPPNorth Carolina144 (2023-5th) CommandersSeahawks11137Jacob ZenoPPBaylor------ 12141Luke McCaffreyDTNebraska100 (2024-3rd) Commanders (WR) Commanders (WR) 13143Taulia TagovailoaDTAlabama------ 14145Garrett ShraderDTMississippi Condition------ 15168Taisun PhommachanhPPClemson------ 16184Peter ParrishDTLSU------ 17191Connor BazelakPPMizzou------ 18197Chris HerronDTKansas Condition------ 19199Michael Johnson Jr.. DTPenn Condition------ 20200Ta' Quan RobersonDTPenn Condition------ 21203Jalon JonesDTFlorida------ 22208Lance LegendreDTMaryland------ 23220Sam JohnsonPPBoston College------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise Condition------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ WEEK 7 DREAM SOCCER RANKS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was selected in the preliminary as well as was counted on to gain the beginning placement for the Broncos coming from the start. Rattler, having said that, was the next quarterback selected 137 gamers later on-- the longest span without a quarterback decided on in the popular draft era. Rattler's standing as a fifth-round selection signified that he would certainly have to fight for a roster spot in New Orleans. He conducted well in the preseason, accomplishing 20-of-38 elapsed tries for 202 yards and also a touchdown, and also one rushing credit rating. When it came down to making a decision between Rattler and also fellow backup Jake Haener to replace Carr, Saints head coach Dennis Allen inevitably selected the rookie.While he hasn't excited as high as Daniels invites Washington, Nix is actually equaling No. 1 overall pick Williams for second-best rookie quarterback up until now. Though the Bears starter possesses a slightly better file, his Bronco equivalent is surely making a name for themself as well.Here's how Rattler and also Nix have carried out until now, considering the former only possesses one video game to the latter's six. GPCMP-ATTCMP% ELAPSED YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.