- Abdul Carter finished Week 15 as the Giants’ highest-rated player: He recorded five defensive stops and four pressures, including a strip sack. Carter also forced a fumble with just under three minutes remaining, giving New York a chance to put together a tying drive.
- Colston Loveland has become a major weapon in Chicago: He earned an excellent 89.7 PFF grade and received the grade in the Bears’ lopsided win over the Browns. He also played his blocking role well this week, posting a solid PFF run-blocking grade of 68.4.
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The NFL’s rookie class is in the latter part of their debut season, and several are in the thick of the postseason race. As always, we will continue to monitor their progress, PFF grades and key opponents as the regular season progresses.
Pick No. 1: Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward
- Overall rookie grade: 56.1 (rank: 3/5)
- Main opponent: N/A
- Week 15 Snaps: 53
- Week 15 Score: 59.1
Ward’s performance in Week 15 featured flashes of brilliance alongside a dose of head-scratching mistakes. He produced two big throws and two turnover-worthy plays. The first of those big throws was an excellent vertical pass to fellow rookie Gunnar Helm. His second touchdown of the day provided one of the highlights Tennessee’s season: Ward rolled to his right and threw back across the field to defend Jeffery Simmons in the end zone.
Pick #2: Jacksonville Jaguars: WR/CB Travis Hunter
- Overall Rookie Grade (Offense): 62.2 (Rank: 8/13)
- Main opponent (offense): N/A
- Week 15 Foul Snaps: 0
- Week 15 Violation rate: N/A
- Overall rookie grade (defense): 73.2 (rank: 1/17)
- Main opponent (defense): N/A
- Week 15 defensive snaps: 0
- Week 15 Defense Grade: N/A
Hunter will be out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
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