.An intriguing quarterback matchup highlights recently's Thursday evening NFL attribute, as rookies Bo Nix as well as Spencer Rattler challenge in New Orleans.Starting for the Broncos and also Saints, specifically, both go way back. From making Best 11 status in 2018 to getting in the game with each other this year, it is actually nearly as if Nix and also Rattler were actually destined to meet.The surprise may be actually that their initial matchup took as long, coming on "Thursday Night Football" in 2024 instead of when the 2 contended at a total amount of 4 energy 5 schools-- Chestnut, South Carolina, Oklahoma as well as Oregon-- in between 2019 and also 2023. Their tales ultimately come together in Louisiana, with Nix's Broncos (3-3) heading in to Mercedes-Benz Coliseum as slight faves over Rattler's Saints (2-4). It will definitely note Rattler's second start because he substituted Derek Carr after the pro dropped in Week 5 with a skew injury.Here's every little thing to learn about the duo's recruiting course, featuring just how the rookie quarterbacks careers linked in high school, university and the NFL. NFL HEADQUARTERS: Live NFL scores|Upgraded NFL status|Complete NFL scheduleSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix high school statsBoth Rattler and also Nix were senior high school phenoms in their very own civil liberties. At Epitome in Phoenix, Rattler violated the Arizona secondary school passing document on his 18th birthday celebration. He was likewise included in the Netflix film set "QB1: Past the Lightings," which was later cited as an explanation for his 2024 draft slide.Additionally, Rattler was suspended during his elderly season for breaching an area code of conduct, which was exposed to be an effect of unfaithful at institution. He possessed numerous offers following his sophomore year, however, consisting of Alabama, Notre Dame and also Miami, just before he committed to Oklahoma in December 2018. Nix played under his father brown Patrick at Pinson Valley, where he gained Alabama's Mr. Soccer Honor as an elderly after establishing numerous state documents. He lead the university to successive Training class 6A state headlines en path to getting Alabama Gatorade Gamer of the Year, Alabama Aggression Gamer of the Year, All-America First Team honors and an invite to the Under Armour All-America Game. HSTOTAL YDSTOTAL TDRattlerPinnacle (Phoenix, AZ) 12,177130 NixPinson Lowland (Birmingham, AL) * 12,000161 * Nix participated in Scottsboro Secondary school (Scottsboro, AL) prior to Pinson Valley, where he passed for 3,463 yards and also 40 touchdowns.2018 Elite 11 finalistsThe pair of were actually also members of the 2018 Best 11 training class, a yearly quarterback competitors for increasing secondary school seniors established in 1999 by Andy Skin as well as his firm Student Athletics. Applicants send video recording highlights as well as compete in regional celebrations where 20 finalists are actually decided on (over the last, this variety has actually decreased coming from 12 to 24) away from 400 to 500 contestants. The finalists then move to Nike Planet Company Headquaters in Beaverton, Ore., in conjunction with The Opening-- a Nike-hosted invitation-only camping ground for leading secondary school regulation football customers of all positions.Throughout the competitors, the lineup is actually tightened to 11 or even 12 of the best quarterbacks that are actually then split right into groups with The Position participants for a banner regulation football competition among other ability difficulties. A general Elite 11 MVP is actually opted for at the outcome of the event.The 2018 lesson of finalists is actually piled, along with the leading 12 prospects featuring three NFL beginners, one of 5 along with present arrangements, and also a Heisman Prize victor in Jayden Daniels. Below's 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 State (2019-20) Texas Condition (2021-22)-- Ryan HilinskiOrange Lutheran (Calif.) South Carolina (2019-21) Northwestern (2021-24)-- Sam HowellSun Valley (N.C.) North Carolina (2019-21) Leaders (2022-23) Seattle (2024 )Brian MaurerWest Port (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) Fla (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 * Pinnacle (Ariz.) Oklahoma (2019-21) South Carolina (2022-23) Saints (2024 )Taulia TagovailoaThompson (Ala.) Alabama (2019 )Maryland (2020-23)-- * 2018 Best 11 MVPMORE: Full Week 7 Power Positions|Full week 7 NFL selects|Week 7 NFL selections versus the spreadSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix university statsAt first, it wasn't most likely Rattler and Nix would get to know in college without any set up competitions in between the Sooners as well as Battle Eagles in the future. That being actually mentioned, they did come close. Nix transferred to Oregon coming from Rust before the 2022 season, departing the SEC the very same year Rattler transferred in to the association coming from Oklahoma to South Carolina after losing the beginning work to possible 2024 No. 1 pick Caleb Williams. Ought to Rattler have transferred one year previously, the 2 would certainly possess met in Nov 2021 when Nix went to Columbia and was up to the Gamecocks 21-17. Each finished with pair of incredibly different 2023 initiatives. Nix led Oregon to the last Pac-12 National championship versus No. 3 Washington after a 12-2 normal period, where the Ducks dropped to the eventual CFP finalist and also fell out of playoff contention.He completed third in Heisman ballot behind Daniels and also Washington's Michael Penix Jr. after leading the country in finalizations, conclusion amount and passing touchdowns, all while breaking the record for most games started by a quarterback in NCAA record along with 61 in between Rust as well as Oregon.In contrast, Rattler invested his last time at USC showing a 5-7 history without any dish to display to for it. By Gamecock requirements, however, his functionality in 2023 was actually described through Garnet & Cocky as "one of the best quarterback times in university history." Rattler's efforts sufficed to gain him MVP of the 2024 Senior citizen Bowl before declaring for the draught. CMP-ATTCMP% SUCCESSFULLY PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler900-1,31368.510,807773229741016 Nix * 1,286-1,93666.415,352113264051,61338 * Nix began his real freshman time at Rust, whereas Rattler redshirted at Oklahoma.2019 QB recruiting classNix and Rattler moved the 2nd and also third locations in the 2018 ESPN 300 quarterback ranks, taking 23rd as well as 29th total. Only responsible for all of them was Daniels, followed by future NFL quarterback Sam Howell, transformed running back Roschon Johnson and also converted recipient Luke McCaffrey.Of the 26 quarterbacks in the ESPN 300 that year, 6 have been prepared as well as lots of are still active at their existing colleges. Listed here's a check out the best slingers in the 2019 sponsor class, their playing design, where they authorized and more.QB rankingOverall rankingQBPP-DTSignedDraft choice (year, around) Signed on 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) Leaders (WR) Leaders (WR) 13143Taulia TagovailoaDTAlabama------ 14145Garrett ShraderDTMississippi Condition------ 15168Taisun PhommachanhPPClemson------ 16184Peter ParrishDTLSU------ 17191Connor BazelakPPMizzou------ 18197Chris HerronDTKansas State------ 19199Michael Johnson Jr.. DTPenn State------ 20200Ta' Quan RobersonDTPenn Condition------ 21203Jalon JonesDTFlorida------ 22208Lance LegendreDTMaryland------ 23220Sam JohnsonPPBoston University------ 24253Cade McNamaraPPMichigan------ 25261John Rhys PlumleeDTOle Miss------ 26265Hank BachmeierPPBoise Condition------ 27295Paul TysonPPAlabama------ WEEK 7 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS: QBs|RBs|WRs|TEs|D/ST|KickersSpencer Rattler vs. Bo Nix NFL statsNix was actually selected in the first round and was expected to get the starting posture for the Broncos from the beginning. Rattler, however, was the upcoming quarterback selected 137 players later on-- the lengthiest period without a quarterback decided on in the usual draft age. Rattler's condition as a fifth-round selection signified that he would must defend a lineup place in New Orleans. He conducted effectively in the preseason, completing 20-of-38 elapsed tries for 202 gardens as well as a goal, in addition to one hurrying credit rating. When it boiled down to deciding between Rattler and fellow back-up Jake Haener to substitute Carr, Saints head coach Dennis Allen eventually chose the rookie.While he hasn't impressed as much as Daniels has in Washington, Nix is actually equaling No. 1 overall selection Williams for second-best newbie quarterback thus far. Though the Bears starter has a slightly much better record, his Bronco equivalent is actually undoubtedly making a name for himself as well.Here's just how Rattler and also Nix have conducted up until now, keeping in mind the past merely has one game to the latter's 6. GPCMP-ATTCMP% SUCCESSFULLY PASS YDSPASS TDINTCARRUSH YDSRUSH TDRattler122-4055243124270Nix6121-19861.11,08255371803.