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Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, above, has won his first three career starts. Since 1970, rookie quarterbacks who have recorded the longest strings of victorious starts to begin a career:

Source: Associated Press

*--* Wins Quarterback Team Year 6 Mike Kruczek Pittsburgh Steelers 1976 4 Phil Simms New York Giants 1979 3 Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers 2004 3 Ed Rubbert Washington Redskins 1987 3 Jim Everett Los Angeles Rams 1986 3 Mike Boryla Philadelphia Eagles 1974

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