.An appealing quarterback matchup highlights today's Thursday night NFL component, as novices Bo Nix and Spencer Rattler take on in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos as well as Saints, specifically, both go back. From making Best 11 condition in 2018 to entering the game with each other this year, it's practically as if Nix and also Rattler were actually fated to meet.The unpleasant surprise might be actually that their 1st competition took so long, coming on "Thursday Night Football" in 2024 instead of when the two competed at a total amount of four power 5 schools-- Auburn, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Oregon-- between 2019 and 2023. Their accounts finally come together in Louisiana, with Nix's Broncos (3-3) heading into Mercedes-Benz Coliseum as small faves over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It will note Rattler's second start since he substituted Derek Carr after the professional went down in Week 5 with a skew injury.Here's everything to find out about the duo's recruiting training class, including how the newbie quarterbacks careers entwined in secondary school, university and the NFL. NFL HQ: Live NFL ratings|Improved NFL standings|Complete NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix secondary school statsBoth Rattler as well as Nix were actually senior high school professionals in their very own liberties. At Pinnacle in Phoenix az, Rattler violated the Arizona senior high school passing record on his 18th special day. He was actually additionally featured in the Netflix documentary set "QB1: Past the Illuminations," which was actually eventually pointed out as a reason for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was put on hold in the middle of his senior time for breaching a district code of conduct, which was actually exposed to be an outcome of unfaithful at school. He had a number of deals following his student year, however, featuring Alabama, Notre Dame as well as Miami, prior to he devoted to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix participated in under his father brown Patrick at Pinson Valley, where he succeeded Alabama's Mr. Regulation football Award as a senior after specifying numerous state records. He lead the institution to successive Class 6A condition headlines en path to gaining Alabama Gatorade Gamer of the Year, Alabama Offensive Gamer of the Year, All-America First string respects as well as an invitation to the Under Armour All-America Activity. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Valley (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix participated in Scottsboro High School (Scottsboro, AL) before Pinson Valley, where he passed for 3,463 yards and also 40 goals.2018 Elite 11 finalistsThe pair of were additionally participants of the 2018 Elite 11 class, a yearly quarterback competitors for increasing secondary school seniors founded in 1999 through Andy Skin and also his firm Pupil Athletics. Applicants provide video clip highlights as well as contend in regional celebrations where twenty finalists are chosen (before, this amount has decreased from 12 to 24) away from 400 to 500 contestants. The finalists after that head to Nike World Central Office in Beaverton, Ore., together with The Position-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camp for top senior high school soccer leads of all positions.Throughout the competitors, the lineup is limited to 11 or 12 of the best quarterbacks that are actually then split in to staffs with The Position guests for a banner football event and many more capability obstacles. A general Best 11 MVP is actually selected at the conclusion of the event.The 2018 class of finalists is actually stacked, along with the top 12 candidates featuring three NFL starters, one of 5 along with existing contracts, as well as a Heisman Trophy victor in Jayden Daniels. Below is actually a check out where they all are actually 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 Slot (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.) Rust (2019-21) Oregon (2022-23) Broncos (2024 )Spencer Rattler * Pinnacle (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 picks|Week 7 NFL picks versus the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix university statsAt first, it wasn't likely Rattler and also Nix will get to know in college with no set up matches in between the Sooners and War Eagles in the near future. That being mentioned, they performed come close. Nix transferred to Oregon coming from Chestnut prior to the 2022 season, leaving the SEC the exact same year Rattler transmitted in to the association from Oklahoma to South Carolina after shedding the starting task to possible 2024 No. 1 selection Caleb Williams. Should Rattler have transmitted one year earlier, both would certainly have found in Nov 2021 when Nix visited Columbia and fell to the Gamecocks 21-17. Each completed with 2 very different 2023 initiatives. Nix led Oregon to the ultimate Pac-12 National championship versus No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 routine time, where the Ducks shed to the eventual CFP finalist as well as befalled of playoff contention.He completed third in Heisman ballot responsible for Daniels and also Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the nation in completions, completion amount and also passing goals, all while breaking the record for most games begun by a quarterback in NCAA background along with 61 between Chestnut and also Oregon.In comparison, Rattler invested his ultimate time at USC conducting a 5-7 record without any dish to reveal for it. Through Gamecock standards, having said that, his functionality in 2023 was actually illustrated by Red & Cocky as "some of the most ideal quarterback seasons in college past." Rattler's initiatives were enough to get him MVP of the 2024 Senior citizen Bowl just before stating for the draught. CMP-ATTCMP% ELAPSED YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix began his true freshman period at Chestnut, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB sponsor classNix as well as Rattler moved the 2nd as well as third locations in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback positions, taking 23rd as well as 29th overall. Just behind all of them was actually Daniels, observed through future NFL quarterback Sam Howell, transformed managing back Roschon Johnson as well as turned receiver Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, 6 have been actually composed and also numerous are actually still energetic at their current schools. Listed below is actually a take a look at the top slingers in the 2019 sponsor lesson, their playing type, where they authorized as well as more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft choice (year, sphere) 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------ FULL WEEK 7 IMAGINATION REGULATION FOOTBALL RANKINGS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was actually picked in the first round as well as was expected to gain the beginning position for the Broncos coming from the beginning. Rattler, nonetheless, was actually the next quarterback picked 137 gamers eventually-- the lengthiest stretch without a quarterback selected in the popular draught time. Rattler's status as a fifth-round choice signified that he will need to defend a lineup spot in New Orleans. He carried out well in the preseason, finishing 20-of-38 successfully pass efforts for 202 lawns and also a touchdown, and also one hurrying rating. When it came down to choosing in between Rattler and also fellow data backup Jake Haener to change Carr, Saints scalp trainer Dennis Allen inevitably chose the rookie.While he have not wowed as high as Daniels invites Washington, Nix is actually measuring up to No. 1 general pick Williams for second-best rookie quarterback until now. Though the Bears starter possesses a slightly much better file, his Bronco counterpart is actually certainly making a name for himself as well.Here's exactly how Rattler and also Nix have actually executed up until now, bearing in mind the former only has one activity to the latter's six. GPCMP-ATTCMP% SUCCESSFULLY PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.