The Guardian · 37m ago

NFL quarterbacks are under more pressure than ever from rushers. Why?

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Despite all the advantages offenses have secured over the years, defenses are better at pressuring the QB than any other time in recent history The Baltimore Ravens are preparing to start their fourth quarterback this year, Jacoby Brissett, against the beleaguered Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, because of injuries to Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano. That puts them dangerously close to the NFL record of five within a single season (a record shared by the 1984 Bears and 2023 Browns when excluding the 1987 strike season). Jackson, Huntley and Fagnano were all injured after taking…

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