The opening week showcased strong quarterback performances, notably from New Orleans Saints signal-caller Tyler Shough. The Saints trailed Detroit 21-0 entering the third quarter, but Shough sparked a dramatic comeback to force overtime. Although New Orleans had a shot to win with a two-point conversion in OT, the attempt fell short and the Saints were edged 31-30.
Despite the loss, Shough sits atop the leaderboard with 410 passing yards after Week 1, the most among quarterbacks entering Week 2. He delivered an impressive performance against the Lions.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is close behind, accumulating 387 passing yards. He did everything he could, but the Packers were defeated 39-22 by the Minnesota Vikings.
In another high-scoring matchup, Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young had a standout showing in a 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears. Young finished with 361 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, placing him among the top passers by yards after Week 1.
As the season progresses, the passing leaders figures are expected to shift, and it will be intriguing to watch who ultimately leads the league in passing yards at the end of the year.
