.An appealing quarterback matchup highlights this week's Thursday evening NFL component, as novices Bo Nix and also Spencer Rattler take on in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos and also Saints, specifically, the two go back. Coming from gaining Elite 11 condition in 2018 to getting into the league together this year, it's nearly as if Nix and also Rattler were actually predestined to meet.The shock may be that their initial competition took such a long time, beginning "Thursday Night Soccer" in 2024 instead of when both competed at a total of four energy five universities-- Auburn, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Oregon-- between 2019 as well as 2023. Their tales eventually converged in Louisiana, with Nix's Broncos (3-3) moving right into Mercedes-Benz Coliseum as small faves over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It is going to note Rattler's 2nd begin since he changed Derek Carr after the pro dropped in Week 5 along with a skew injury.Here's every little thing to find out about the duo's sponsor training class, featuring just how the novice quarterbacks careers entwined in high school, university as well as the NFL. NFL HEADQUARTERS: Live NFL credit ratings|Upgraded NFL status|Full NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix senior high school statsBoth Rattler as well as Nix were actually secondary school professionals in their very own civil liberties. At Peak in Phoenix metro, Rattler violated the Arizona secondary school passing file on his 18th birthday. He was actually likewise included in the Netflix film collection "QB1: Beyond the Lightings," which was actually later on presented as a main reason for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was suspended during his elderly season for violating a district code of conduct, which was uncovered to become an outcome of cheating at university. He had several provides observing his sophomore year, however, including Alabama, Notre Dame as well as Miami, before he committed to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix played under his father Patrick at Pinson Valley, where he succeeded Alabama's Mr. Regulation football Honor as a senior after preparing several state documents. He lead the university to successive Lesson 6A state titles en option to making Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year, Alabama Aggression Gamer of the Year, All-America First string respects and an invite to the Under Armour All-America Video Game. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix Az, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Lowland (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix went to Scottsboro Senior high school (Scottsboro, AL) just before Pinson Valley, where he masqueraded 3,463 lawns and also 40 goals.2018 Best 11 finalistsThe two were also members of the 2018 Best 11 course, a yearly quarterback competition for climbing high school seniors founded in 1999 through Andy Bark and his provider Trainee Sports. Prospects send video recording highlights as well as complete in regional occasions where twenty finalists are chosen (over the last, this number has actually diminished coming from 12 to 24) out of 400 to 500 contestants. The finalists then head to Nike Globe Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., combined with The Position-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camping ground for best secondary school football potential customers of all positions.Throughout the competition, the roster is actually narrowed to 11 or even 12 of the top quarterbacks that are actually after that divided in to staffs along with The Opening attendees for a flag soccer tournament to name a few skill challenges. A general Best 11 MVP is actually opted for at the result of the event.The 2018 class of finalists is piled, along with the best 12 prospects featuring three NFL beginners, amongst 5 along with existing arrangements, and a Heisman Trophy victor in Jayden Daniels. Listed below is actually a take a look at where they all are now.QBHigh schoolCollege( s) NFL Staff( s) Jayden DanielsCajon (Calif.) Arizona State (2019-21) LSU (2022-23) Leaders (2024 )Maximum DugganLewis Central (Iowa) TCU (2019-22) Chargers (2024 )Ty EvansPalmer Spine (Colo.) NC Condition (2019-20) Texas Condition (2021-22)-- Ryan HilinskiOrange Lutheran (Calif.) South Carolina (2019-21) Northwestern (2021-24)-- Sam HowellSun Lowland (N.C.) North Carolina (2019-21) Commanders (2022-23) Seattle (2024 )Brian MaurerWest Port (Fla.) Tennessee (2019-20) Stephen F. Austin (2022-23)-- Cade McNamaraDamonte Farm (Nev.) Michigan (2020-22) Iowa (2023-24)-- Graham MertzBlue Valley North (Kan.) Wisconsin (2019-22) Fla (2023-24)-- Dylan MorrisGraham-Kapowsin (Wash.) Washington (2020-23) James Madison (2024 )-- Bo NixPinson Valley (Ala.) Rust (2019-21) Oregon (2022-23) Broncos (2024 )Spencer Rattler * Peak (Ariz.) Oklahoma (2019-21) South Carolina (2022-23) Saints (2024 )Taulia TagovailoaThompson (Ala.) Alabama (2019 )Maryland (2020-23)-- * 2018 Best 11 MVPMORE: Week 7 Energy Rankings|Week 7 NFL chooses|Week 7 NFL choices against the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix college statsAt initially, it wasn't probably Rattler and also Nix would certainly get to know in university with no set up competitions between the Sooners and also War Eagles in the future. That being actually said, they did come close. Nix moved to Oregon from Chestnut prior to the 2022 period, leaving the SEC the very same year Rattler moved right into the event from Oklahoma to South Carolina after dropping the starting project to ultimate 2024 No. 1 pick Caleb Williams. Needs to Rattler have transferred one year earlier, both would have come across in Nov 2021 when Nix saw Columbia and also was up to the Gamecocks 21-17. Both do with two incredibly different 2023 projects. Nix led Oregon to the ultimate Pac-12 National championship against No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 frequent time, where the Ducks shed to the possible CFP finalist as well as befalled of playoff contention.He completed third in Heisman ballot responsible for Daniels and Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the nation in completions, fulfillment percent as well as passing goals, all while climaxing for the majority of games begun through a quarterback in NCAA past history with 61 in between Chestnut and also Oregon.In comparison, Rattler invested his final season at USC showing a 5-7 history without any dish to display to for it. By Gamecock criteria, however, his efficiency in 2023 was defined through Red & Cocky as "one of the very best quarterback periods in institution record." Rattler's initiatives sufficed to earn him MVP of the 2024 Senior citizen Bowl just before stating for the draught. CMP-ATTCMP% PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix started his accurate freshman period at Rust, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB recruiting classNix and Rattler headed the second as well as third places in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback ranks, taking 23rd and also 29th overall. Only responsible for all of them was actually Daniels, adhered to by future NFL quarterback Sam Howell, turned running back Roschon Johnson and turned recipient Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, 6 have been prepared and also several are actually still active at their current universities. Below is actually a look at the leading slingers in the 2019 sponsor training class, their having fun style, where they authorized and more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft selection (year, around) Drafted byCurrent team121Graham Mertz PPWisconsin------ 223Bo Nix PPAuburn12 ( 2024-1st) BroncosBroncos329Spencer RattlerDTOklahoma150 ( 2024-5th) SaintsSaints444Jayden DanielsDTArizona State2 (2024-1st) CommandersCommanders563Joey YellenPPArizona State------ 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) Leaders (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 University------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise State------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ FULL WEEK 7 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was selected in the preliminary as well as was actually expected to gain the beginning posture for the Broncos coming from the outset. Rattler, however, was the next quarterback selected 137 players later-- the longest stretch without a quarterback selected in the usual draught era. Rattler's status as a fifth-round choice signified that he would certainly have to defend a roster location in New Orleans. He did well in the preseason, completing 20-of-38 pass attempts for 202 gardens as well as a touchdown, in addition to one hurrying score. When it came down to determining between Rattler as well as fellow backup Jake Haener to replace Carr, Saints head trainer Dennis Allen at some point picked the rookie.While he hasn't impressed as much as Daniels invites Washington, Nix is actually matching No. 1 total choice Williams for second-best novice quarterback so far. Though the Bears starter possesses a somewhat much better report, his Bronco version is actually undoubtedly going far for themself as well.Here's exactly how Rattler and also Nix have done up until now, keeping in mind the past simply possesses one video game to the latter's six. GPCMP-ATTCMP% ELAPSED YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.