Key Highlights
- Brent Sobleski’s analysis covers the performance of NFL quarterbacks through Week 7 of the 2025 season.
- The Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa and New York Jets’ Justin Fields have struggled, leading to benching concerns.
- Quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Bryce Young face questions despite being former No. 1 overall picks.
- Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Flacco has performed well in his first stint with the team.
NFL Quarterback Report Cards: A Season Midway
The NFL is midway through its 2025 season, and quarterback performance has been a focal point for many teams. Brent Sobleski’s latest report card provides an in-depth look at the performance of some key quarterbacks through Week 7.
Struggles and Benchings
Brent Sobleski notes that patience is waning among fans and coaches as several teams have benched their franchise quarterbacks. Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa and New York Jets’ Justin Fields, who were expected to be cornerstone players for their respective franchises, have not met expectations so far this season.
“Patience is obviously wearing thin in the NFL through seven weeks of play,” Sobleski writes. “With at least two struggling teams benching their supposed franchise quarterbacks, the question remains whether Tagovailoa and Fields can turn things around.”
Questions Linger for Former No. 1 Picks
The report card also raises questions about Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers, both former first overall picks who have not lived up to their expectations.
“Further questions need to be raised about a pair of former No. 1 overall picks in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence and Carolina Panthers’ Bryce Young,” Sobleski notes. “Their struggles highlight the challenges facing teams that draft at the top of the NFL draft.”
Positive Performances
On the flip side, some quarterbacks have shown promising performances. Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Flacco has been a revelation in his return to the team after being traded from Cleveland Browns. His performance against Pittsburgh Steelers was praised by head coach Zac Taylor.
“He’s just so experienced in this situation,” Taylor said. “You gain a lot of confidence from that, because he goes out there and it’s not too big for him.”
Flacco’s A+ grade reflects his pivotal role in the team’s victory over the Steelers, helping to snap their losing streak.
Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Flacco
In a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco provided a solid performance. Despite being traded from the Cleveland Browns just eight days prior, Flacco was crucial in leading his new team to victory by completing all three of his passes with 2:21 left on the clock.
“We had a short week playing the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that we needed to have,” Taylor said. “It’s easy for him… because he’s putting in the work.”
Flacco’s performance was key as the Bengals are now only 1.5 games behind the Steelers in the AFC North, rekindling hope and confidence in the team.
Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Flacco
“We had a short week playing the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that we needed to have,” head coach Zac Taylor told reporters. “It’s easy for him… because he’s putting in the work.”
Flacco’s A+ grade reflects his pivotal role in the team’s victory over the Steelers, helping to snap their losing streak and bringing renewed confidence to the Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Flacco
In a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, 40-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco provided a solid performance. Despite being traded from the Cleveland Browns just eight days prior, Flacco was crucial in leading his new team to victory by completing all three of his passes with 2:21 left on the clock.
“He’s just so experienced in this situation,” Taylor said. “You gain a lot of confidence from that, because he goes out there and it’s not too big for him.”
Flacco’s performance was key as the Bengals are now only 1.5 games behind the Steelers in the AFC North, rekindling hope and confidence in the team.
Conclusion
The NFL season is just over half complete, but the performances of quarterbacks this year have been varied. While some teams face challenges with their signal callers, others like the Cincinnati Bengals are benefiting from the experience and leadership of veteran quarterbacks.
The upcoming weeks will be critical for these quarterbacks as they aim to turn around their seasons and secure playoff positions in a highly competitive NFL landscape.
