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QBWAS40 insightsLatest Oct 7, 2026
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NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
In his NFL debut against the Colts, Kaliakmanis was pressured on only 20% of his dropbacks but faced well-timed pressure that led to a sack on third-and-9. He tied C.J. Stroud for the highest average depth of target at 14.1 yards and had six passes of at least 30 yards—the most for any quarterback in a single game this season. Two of those deep passes connected: a 48-yarder to Dyami Brown and a 47-yarder to Treylon Burks for his first career touchdown pass. He was named to the Athletic's All-Rookie Team second team.
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PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026Hogs Haven
In his NFL debut against the Colts, backup QB Athan Kaliakmanis tied C.J. Stroud for the highest average depth of target at 14.1 yards and had six passes of at least 30 yards—the most for any quarterback in a single game so far this season. He completed two of those deep shots: a 48-yarder to Dyami Brown and a 47-yarder to Treylon Burks for his first career touchdown pass. Despite facing only 20% pressure from the Colts defense, Kaliakmanis showed willingness to let the ball fly downfield in the second half. He is expected to serve as the backup stabilizing the room in Week 5 while Jayden Daniels recovers.
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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026Hogs Haven
Seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis made his debut in Week 4 after Marcus Mariota's injury in London and became the first rookie to throw his first NFL touchdown in an international game. He had a couple of very impressive throws and big plays but ultimately Washington was outmatched without Mariota. He made his fair share of rookie mistakes and found Treylon Burks for a long touchdown, but the offense struggled overall with him at the helm.
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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Seventh-round rookie Athan Kaliakmanis made his debut after Marcus Mariota's injury and became the first rookie to throw his first NFL touchdown in an international game. He had a couple of impressive throws and big plays, including a long touchdown to Treylon Burks, but ultimately the Commanders were outmatched without Mariota. Multiple analysts noted he made rookie mistakes and couldn't sustain offensive production, with the expectation that he won't play another snap this season unless for kneel-down duty once Jayden Daniels returns.
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PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Athan Kaliakmanis made his NFL debut in a tough spot, completing 15 of 33 pass attempts for 186 yards and his first career touchdown pass while throwing his first career interception and taking just one sack. The biggest positive takeaway was his confidence; unlike most young quarterbacks in that situation who check the ball down underneath, Kaliakmanis was aggressive and more than happy to take shots down the field. Those aggressive shots gave the Commanders life and a chance at staying in the game. With Mariota likely to miss time and Jayden Daniels not guaranteed to be back this week, Kaliakmanis could be in line to start his first career game on Sunday against the Giants.
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NegativeRoleOct 6, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Kaliakmanis, a rookie seventh-round pick from Rutgers, relieved Mariota in the Week 4 game against Indianapolis, completing 15-of-33 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown with one interception in his first NFL action. The source notes he stood tall in an almost nonexistent pocket and took crushing blows from DeForest Buckner and company, but the writing felt like it was on the wall once the Colts' defenders pinned their ears back and began attacking the rookie. He connected with Antonio Williams for what appeared to be an 87-yard touchdown late in the third quarter that would have put Washington an extra point away from tying the game, but an illegal shift wiped the play off the board.
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PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026Hogs Haven
Athan Kaliakmanis completed 15 of 33 pass attempts for 186 yards and his first career touchdown pass while being sacked once and throwing his first career interception. Given Mariota is likely to miss time and Jayden Daniels isn't guaranteed to be back this week, Kaliakmanis could be in line to start his first career game on Sunday against the Giants. The source highlighted his confidence as the biggest positive takeaway; most young quarterbacks in that situation come in timid and check the ball down, but Kaliakmanis was aggressive and happy to take shots down the field, which gave the Commanders life and a chance at staying in the game.
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NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026Hogs Haven
Rookie seventh-round pick Athan Kaliakmanis relieved Marcus Mariota in the Commanders' loss to Indianapolis, completing 15-of-33 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown with one interception in his first NFL action. The source notes that Kaliakmanis stood tall in an almost nonexistent pocket and took crushing blows from opposing defenders, but the writing felt like it was on the wall once the Colts' defenders began attacking the rookie aggressively.
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