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Quarterback Overreactions From Week 1 

Multiple NFL teams fielded new quarterbacks in Week 1, leading to overreactions around the league.
Quarterback Overreactions From Week 1 
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) on the field near the end of the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. Commanders won 21-6. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo
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With the first week of the NFL season in the books, many opinions are floating around the league regarding teams’ starting quarterbacks—especially the new ones.

For instance, many fans wanted to see New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson benched after a lackluster performance against the Washington Commanders. The Giants didn’t overreact, and the team will start Wilson against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2.

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