Week 17 NFL rookie rankings: Big performances from Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers among offensive explosions

Week 17 of the NFL regular season was particularly potent. A single-week record six teams scored 40+ points, according to CBS Sports’ research. Five wide receivers had at least 90 receiving yards in the penultimate week, so the rookie lists skews offense this week. 

Here are the top rookies from Week 17 in the NFL regular season: 

1. WR Malik Nabers, Giants

Nabers was targeted on 33% of his routes ran against the Colts, according to TruMedia. There was a good mix of downfield targets and plays where he was able to create yards after the catch. Nabers did a phenomenal job winning a job ball and getting his feet down in-bounds on a sideline target. His second touchdown sealed New York’s fourth victory of the season. Thomas leads all rookies in receiving yards on the year (1,179). 

2. WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars




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Author : Josh Edwards

Publish date : 2024-12-31 15:40:00

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