.An intriguing quarterback matchup highlights this week's Thursday night NFL attribute, as novices Bo Nix as well as Spencer Rattler face off in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos and Saints, specifically, the 2 go way back. From gaining Elite 11 standing in 2018 to going into the game with each other this year, it is actually just about as if Nix and Rattler were fated to meet.The unpleasant surprise might be that their very first matchup took as long, beginning "Thursday Evening Football" in 2024 instead of when the 2 completed at an overall of 4 power five universities-- Chestnut, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Oregon-- in between 2019 and also 2023. Their stories finally integrated in Louisiana, with Nix's Broncos (3-3) heading in to Mercedes-Benz Arena as mild faves over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It will definitely mark Rattler's 2nd start due to the fact that he switched out Derek Carr after the veteran dropped in Full week 5 along with an oblique injury.Here's every little thing to find out about the duo's recruiting lesson, consisting of just how the rookie quarterbacks professions entwined in secondary school, college and also the NFL. NFL HQ: Live NFL ratings|Upgraded NFL standings|Full NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix secondary school statsBoth Rattler and also Nix were secondary school professionals in their very own civil liberties. At Peak in Phoenix metro, Rattler broke the Arizona senior high school passing record on his 18th special day. He was actually likewise featured in the Netflix docudrama set "QB1: Past the Illuminations," which was actually eventually cited as an explanation for his 2024 draught slide.Additionally, Rattler was actually put on hold in the middle of his senior season for breaking an area code of behavior, which was actually shown to be a consequence of unfaithful at college. He had a number of provides following his sophomore year, though, featuring Alabama, Notre Dame as well as Miami, prior to he dedicated to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix played under his father brown Patrick at Pinson Valley, where he gained Alabama's Mr. Soccer Award as an elderly after establishing a number of condition files. He lead the college to consecutive Class 6A state headlines en course to earning Alabama Gatorade Gamer of the Year, Alabama Aggression Gamer of the Year, All-America First string tributes and an invitation to the Under Armour All-America Activity. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix Az, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Valley (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix went to Scottsboro High School (Scottsboro, AL) just before Pinson Lowland, where he masqueraded 3,463 backyards as well as 40 touchdowns.2018 Best 11 finalistsThe two were actually also members of the 2018 Best 11 course, a yearly quarterback competitors for rising high school senior citizens founded in 1999 through Andy Bark as well as his business Pupil Sports. Candidates send video highlights and also contend in regional events where twenty finalists are picked (before, this number has dwindled coming from 12 to 24) away from 400 to 500 hopefuls. The finalists after that head to Nike Planet Headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., combined with The Opening-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camping ground for leading senior high school soccer potential customers of all positions.Throughout the competitors, the lineup is limited to 11 or even 12 of the top quarterbacks that are at that point split right into crews along with The Opening participants for a banner regulation football competition and many more ability obstacles. A total Elite 11 MVP is selected at the result of the event.The 2018 lesson of finalists is piled, along with the leading 12 candidates including three NFL starters, amongst 5 with current arrangements, and also a Heisman Trophy victor in Jayden Daniels. Right here is actually an examine where they all are actually now.QBHigh schoolCollege( s) NFL Staff( s) Jayden DanielsCajon (Calif.) Arizona Condition (2019-21) LSU (2022-23) Commanders (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) Leaders (2022-23) Seattle (2024 )Brian MaurerWest Slot (Fla.) Tennessee (2019-20) Stephen F. Austin (2022-23)-- Cade McNamaraDamonte Cattle Ranch (Nev.) Michigan (2020-22) Iowa (2023-24)-- Graham MertzBlue Valley North (Kan.) Wisconsin (2019-22) Florida (2023-24)-- Dylan MorrisGraham-Kapowsin (Wash.) Washington (2020-23) James Madison (2024 )-- Bo NixPinson Valley (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 Elite 11 MVPMORE: Week 7 Power Rankings|Full week 7 NFL picks|Full week 7 NFL choices against the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix university statsAt first, it wasn't probably Rattler as well as Nix would meet in college without scheduled matchups in between the Sooners and also War Eagles in the near future. That being stated, they carried out approach. Nix moved to Oregon from Chestnut just before the 2022 period, leaving the SEC the very same year Rattler moved right into the association coming from Oklahoma to South Carolina after shedding the starting job to resulting 2024 No. 1 selection Caleb Williams. Must Rattler have transmitted one year earlier, the two will possess met in Nov 2021 when Nix explored Columbia and fell to the Gamecocks 21-17. Each completed with two very different 2023 projects. Nix led Oregon to the ultimate Pac-12 National championship against No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 regular period, where the Ducks shed to the possible CFP finalist as well as fell out of playoff contention.He finished third in Heisman ballot behind Daniels and also Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the nation in conclusions, fulfillment portion and passing touchdowns, all while breaking the record for a lot of games started through a quarterback in NCAA past history with 61 between Auburn as well as Oregon.In contrast, Rattler spent his final season at USC conducting a 5-7 record with no bowl to show for it. By Gamecock specifications, nonetheless, his performance in 2023 was explained through Garnet & Cocky as "some of the most effective quarterback periods in college background." Rattler's attempts sufficed to get him MVP of the 2024 Senior citizen Bowl before announcing for the draft. CMP-ATTCMP% ELAPSED YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix began his real fresher time at Rust, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB recruiting classNix and also Rattler headed the 2nd and third locations in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback positions, taking 23rd and also 29th overall. Just responsible for all of them was actually Daniels, complied with by potential NFL quarterback Sam Howell, converted managing back Roschon Johnson and also turned receiver Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, six have actually been actually composed and a lot of are still energetic at their existing institutions. Right here's a take a look at the top slingers in the 2019 recruiting lesson, their playing style, where they signed and more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft choice (year, round) 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) Commanders (WR) Leaders (WR) 13143Taulia TagovailoaDTAlabama------ 14145Garrett ShraderDTMississippi State------ 15168Taisun PhommachanhPPClemson------ 16184Peter ParrishDTLSU------ 17191Connor BazelakPPMizzou------ 18197Chris HerronDTKansas State------ 19199Michael Johnson Jr.. DTPenn Condition------ 20200Ta' Quan RobersonDTPenn Condition------ 21203Jalon JonesDTFlorida------ 22208Lance LegendreDTMaryland------ 23220Sam JohnsonPPBoston University------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise Condition------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ FULL WEEK 7 IMAGINATION SOCCER RANKINGS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was actually chosen in the preliminary and also was counted on to earn the beginning posture for the Broncos from the beginning. Rattler, having said that, was actually the upcoming quarterback decided on 137 players later-- the longest stretch without a quarterback selected in the typical draft time. Rattler's status as a fifth-round pick suggested that he would certainly must fight for a roster spot in New Orleans. He performed effectively in the preseason, accomplishing 20-of-38 successfully pass efforts for 202 lawns and a goal, in addition to one hurrying score. When it came down to deciding between Rattler and fellow back-up Jake Haener to substitute Carr, Saints scalp coach Dennis Allen ultimately chose the rookie.While he have not made an impression on as long as Daniels has in Washington, Nix is rivaling No. 1 general choice Williams for second-best newbie quarterback until now. Though the Bears starter possesses a slightly far better file, his Bronco equivalent is undoubtedly going far for themself as well.Here's exactly how Rattler and Nix have carried out so far, considering the previous simply possesses one video game to the latter's six. GPCMP-ATTCMP% ELAPSED YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.