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 about the Rookies!
Offensive Rookie of the Week
Christian Watson – WR – Green Bay Packers (34th pick)
4 receptions, 107 yards, 3 touchdowns
Finally ! Expected as the new offensive weapon of the Packers and with the status of the one who was supposed to make Davante Adams forget, Christian Watson had a difficult start to the season. But this time his career is launched. Author of a magnificent game, his connection with Rodgers gave a smile to the Packers in bad shape. Major architect of the victory against Dallas, he captured a whopping 3 touchdowns. On two deep tracks he made his speed speak to get rid of his defender, and on the 3rd he got rid of the marking to score an easy touchdown and allow Green Bay to come back up.
Special mention: Brian Robinson – RB – Washington Commanders
Among the main successes of the attack of the Commanders, the first team to bring down the Eagles, Brian Robinson brought his stone to the building. Author of the touchdown which put his team in front of the score, his undermining work made it possible to hold possession and tickle the clock.
Defensive Rookie of the Week
Myjai Sanders – DE – Arizona Cardinal (100th pick)
5 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 2 pressures
Fairly little used so far, the product of the Cincinnati Bearcats shone against the sad offensive line of the Rams. With two pressures, a fumble caused on a sack, and beautiful stops against the run, he shone and gave great reason for hope for the defense of Arizona.
Special Mention: Aidan Hutchinson – DE – Detroit Lions (2nd choice)
Already invaluable last week in the victory against the Packers, Hutchinson was omnipresent on the defensive line to help his team chained a second victory in a row.
action of the week
Rashaad White – RB – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (91st pick)
If the Tampa runners are not the most productive on the ground, it is undeniable that they have physical arguments to make. Like this magnificent racket on Quandre Diggs which ejects him and allows him to gain a few extra yards.
Rachaad White with one of the NASTIEST stiff arms you’ll see 😳 pic.twitter.com/IrdBm72Bml
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) November 13, 2022
Revelation of the week
Christian Benford – CB – Buffalo Bills (185th pick)
7 tackles, 1 interception, 3 passes defended
With absences piling up in the Bills’ defensive backfield, 6th-round rookie Christian Benford got some playing time against the Vikings. And he showed up. If his team ended up bowing, the young corner distinguished himself in interception Cousins at the end of the 1st quarter and also deflecting 3 passes. Good news for Buffalo’s depth when White and Elaam take the field.
Offensive Power Rooking
1. Dameon Pierce – RB – Houston Texans
9 games, 165 carries, 772 yards, 3 touchdowns, 22 receptions, 126 yards, 1 touchdown
2. Kenneth Walker – RB – Seattle Seahawks
9 games, 121 carries, 587 yards, 7 touchdowns, 9 receptions, 103 yards
3. Chris Olave – WR – New Orleans Saints
9 games, 46 receptions, 658 yards, 2 touchdowns
4. Drake London – WR – Atlanta Falcons
10 games, 38 receptions, 407 yards, 3 touchdowns
5. Garrett Wilson – WR – New York Jets
9 games, 42 receptions, 521 yards, 2 touchdowns
Defensive Power Rooking
1. Gardner Sauce – BC – New York Jets
9 games, 44 tackles, 2 interceptions, 13 passes defended
2. Tariq Woolen – CB – Seattle Seahawks
10 matches, 34 tackles, 5 interceptions, 7 passes defended, 2 fumbles covered, 1 touchdown
3. Jaquan Brisker – S – Chicago Bears
10 games, 62 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble covered, 1 pass defensed, 2.5 tackles for loss
4. Devin Lloyd – LB – Jacksonville Jaguars
10 games, 72 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 fumbles covered, 7 passes defended, 3.5 tackles for loss
5. Jalen Pitre – S – Houston Texans
9 games, 59 tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, 2 passes defended 6.5 tackles for loss
