Ranking the 5 worst performing NFL QBs through Week 4 of the 2022 season

The quarterback is arguably the toughest position in the NFL. Winning often depends on them, and when results aren’t going well, they are the first to be blamed. The start of the 2022 NFL season has produced some sensational QB play across the league. However, this hasn’t necessarily spread to every team.

Several quarterbacks have struggled in the 2022 campaign. Whether it be through lacking rhythm with a new team or being out of their depth, some players are letting their teams down.

Here are the five NFL quarterbacks who have struggled the most in the first four weeks:

#5. Russell Wilson - Denver Broncos

The grass away from Seattle has been far from green for Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson has had average numbers in the opening four weeks of the NFL season. But when you look at how dismal the Denver Broncos’ offense has been, it’s difficult to not judge Wilson harshly. He was expected to come into the team as the missing piece. Denver have been a QB short of a deep NFL playoff run for years. Wilson, though, has yet to find his connection with the team.

Nathaniel Hackett as a coach is mostly to blame for this. He isn’t a good offensive play-caller and has given Wilson few opportunities to succeed. This partnership isn’t blossoming and may become an issue for the Broncos’ front-office before the end of the season. Wilson isn’t being allowed to play as freely as he wishes and his performances have suffered.

Geno Smith has been outplaying Russell Wilson this season so far 😳 @brgridiron https://t.co/m6MzjIf8yy

#4. Justin Fields - Chicago Bears

Justin Fields is teetering dangerously close to the black hole that Chicago QBs have inhabited for years

Justin Fields has endured a testing start to the 2022 NFL season. He is a fundamental cog within an offense that lacks playmakers. Receiver Allen Robinson hasn’t been replaced and Fields just hasn’t had the targets to throw to. As such, his play has been erratic as he's trying to force passes. He is scrambling too much, taking sacks, and rushing throws as he panics under the pressure of a collapsing pocket.

Fields has a lot of natural talent and the Chicago Bears were high on him in the draft for a reason. However, they haven’t recruited the supporting cast to help him thrive. Fields hasn’t thrown a touchdown since Week 1. Furthermore, he has thrown a total of four interceptions this season.