Every NFL Wednesday, the Rookie Diary honors the most prominent rookies. The best offensive beginner, his defensive alter ego, the action, the revelation of the week, the flop… And, to finish, the Power Rooking. Everything, you will know everything regarding the Rookies!
Offensive Rookie of the Week
Brock Purdy – QB – San Francisco 49ers (262e choix)
16/21, 188 yards, 3 touchdowns (including 1 on the run)
Already revelation of the week last week, the 49ers quarterback delivered a performance of choice once morest the Buccaners of legend Tom Brady. He thus becomes the first Mr. Irrelevant to throw 2 touchdown passes and score a touchdown on the ground.
A masterful performance from the former Iowa State who might shake up the hierarchy of quarterbacks on the side of Santa Clara.
Special Mention: Pierre Strong – RB – New England Patriots (127th pick)
While we were waiting for Rhamondre Stevenson, it’s finally Pierre Strong who was the best runner on his team with 70 yards on 5 carries. The former South Dakota State even added a touchdown that sealed his team’s victory over the Cardinals.
We might also have mentioned his rookie teammate from South Carolina, Kevin Harris, running back drafted in the 6th round, also author of a touchdown which allowed New England to take control of the match during the 2nd quarter.
Defensive Rookie of the Week
George Karlaftis – EDGE – Kansas City Chiefs (30e choix)
3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 pass defended, 1 pressure
3rd sack in 3 games for the Kansas City Chiefs pass rusher. The player from Purdue is gaining confidence in a team that is on the podium in number of sacks (3rd).
Author of 4 pressures over the season, he might well be a real threat in the weeks to come alongside the indestructible Chris Jones.
Special Mention: Marcus Jones – CB – New England Patriots (85th pick)
While New England had just taken the lead, Arizona led an offensive series and in its own 30 yards, Marcus Jones managed the interception on a deflected pass from Colt McCoy. His first of the season. Also author of 2 defended passes, the Patriots cornerback is becoming a safe bet in the defensive backfield of Bill Belichick.
Revelation of the week
Zonovan Knight – RB – New York Jets (Undrafted)
17 courses, 71 yards, 1 touchdown
Already the author of a good performance during the defeat of his team at the Vikings, the undrafted running back from NC State was once more shown once morest the Bills. He breaks 3 tackles during his touchdown to allow his team to equalize.
Disappointment of the week
Roger McCreary – CB – Tennessee Titans (35e choix)
3rd consecutive loss for the Titans and the reasons for this loss can perhaps be found in the defensive backfield. The cornerback from Auburn did not have a good game once morest the Jaguars, notably missing an interception on the touchdown from Zay Jones, allowing the Jaguars to pass in front of the score.
Another unflattering statistic for the rookie cornerback. He is the player who allows the most receptions following the end of this week with 49 receptions.
action of the week
Welcome to the NFL Jameson Williams! Second game for the Lions receiver and first touchdown for the former Alabama.
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Power Rooking offensif
1. Garrett Wilson – WR – New York Jets
13 matches, 63 réceptions, 868 yards, 4 touchdowns
2. Chris Olave – WR – New Orleans Saints
12 matches, 60 réceptions, 887 yards, 3 touchdowns
3. Dameon Pierce – RB – Houston Texans
13 matches, 220 courses, 939 yards, 4 touchdowns, 30 receptions, 165 yards, 1 touchdown
4. Christian Watson – WR – Green Bay Packers
10 matches, 25 réceptions, 401 yards, 7 touchdowns, 5 courses, 68 yards, 2 touchdowns
5. Kenneth Walker III – RB – Seattle Seahawks
11 matches, 138 courses, 649 yards, 9 touchdowns, 19 réceptions, 116 yards
Defensive Power Rooking
1. Tariq Woolen – CB – Seattle Seahawks
13 matches, 48 tackles, 6 interceptions, 13 passes defended, 2 fumbles covered, 1 touchdown
2. Sauce Gardner – CB – New York Jets
13 games, 54 tackles, 2 interceptions, 16 passes defended
3. Jalen Pitre – S – Houston Texans
13 games, 104 tackles, 1 sack, 3 interceptions, 6 passes defensed, 8.5 tackles for loss
4. Jaquan Brisker – S – Chicago Bears
11 games, 73 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble covered, 1 pass defended, 4 tackles for loss
5. Aidan Hutchinson – EDGE – Detroit Lions
13 matches, 35 tackles, 7 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumbles covered, 2 passes defended
