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Marcus Mariota vs Jameis Winston: How Do The Top Two Draft Picks Stack Up?

The opening game of the 2015 NFL season the number one pick and number two pick faced each other. It was the first time in NFL history that top two quarterbacks picked faced each other in a season opener. Mariota, who many experts said didn’t have next level talent outplayed the suppose NFL ready Winston. Mariota the 2014 Hesiman winner, threw for four touchdowns, 209 yards and no interceptions. In a 42-14 blowout win, much like his dominate win over Winston in the Rose Bowl. Winston the 2013 Heisman winner and 2013 national champ, first pass of his NFL career was intercepted and taken back for six.