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
Dameon Pierce – RB – Houston Texans (107th pick)
14 carries, 131 yards, 1 touchdown, 6 receptions 8 yards
Would the Texans have drafted well? most likely. After Jalen Pitre last week, another Houston player made the headlines in Week 4. Week 3 revelation, Dameon Pierce confirmed with another remarkable performance against the Chargers. If he could not prevent the defeat on his own, the young runner distinguished himself in particular by a run of 75 yards for a touchdown. If the production was not there, he still also proved that he was a solution to the pass with 6 receptions. With already 313 yards run this season, Pierce is ahead of big names such as Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook or Christian McCaffrey. Not bad.
Special Mention: Jamaree Salayer – OT – Chargers (195th pick)
Repositioned left tackle after the injury of All Pro Rashawn Slater, Jamaree Salayer did not disappoint. No sack conceded, or even any pressure on 41 passing situation. A good omen for Justin Herbert despite the absence of the holder.
Defensive Rookie of the Week
Jack Jones – CB – New England Patriots (121st pick)
7 tackles, 1 interception returned for touchdown, 1 forced fumble, 1 covered fumble
If New England leaves Green Bay defeated it is not for lack of tormenting Aaron Rodgers for a large part of the match. Omnipresent in the tackle, the cornerback greatly upset the opposing attack. In addition to a first turnover caused on the new nugget Romeo Doubs, Jack Jones managed the feat of intercepting the quadruple MVP. If an interception on Rodgers is already not common, returning it for a pick 6 is even less so. Jones is only the third player to achieve this feat in 17 seasons.
Revelation of the week
Malcolm Rodriguez – LB – Detroit Lions (188th pick)
11 tackles, 1 pressure, 1 forced fumble
It’s not just Aidan Hutchinson as a promising youngster in Detroit. On the second curtain, Malcolm Rodriguez is becoming more and more important. With 11 tackles including 1 pressure, he is omnipresent against the run but has shown that he can also play a blitzer role and disrupt the quarterback. With only 5 yards allowed, he was also effective against the pass. To complete his evening, the former Oklahoma State player also caused a fumble on special teams.
action of the week
Tariq Woolen – CB – Seattle Seahawks
In the offensive festival that opposed Seattle to Detroit, the Seahawks defense also brought its dose of points. Tariq Woolen stood out in the first game after returning from the locker room. An interception returned for a touchdown that allows Seattle to make a big break on the scoreboard.
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Flop of the week
Kenny Pickett – QB – Pittsburgh Steelers (20th pick)
Complicated baptism of fire for Kenny Pickett. First pass, first interception. There will be two more. Three interceptions for a first, we had a better start. So of course, the quarterback was not helped by questionable hands from his receivers and he still scored two touchdowns. But he hasn’t managed to lead his team to victory at home and hasn’t given many more guarantees than Mitch Trubisky, yet. A priori confirmed as holder, he will have another chance against next weekend.
Offensive Power Rooking
1. Chris Olave – WR – New Orleans Saints
4 games, 21 receptions, 335 yards, 1 touchdown
2. Drake London – WR – Atlanta Falcons
4 games, 18 receptions, 231 yards, 2 touchdowns
3. Garrett Wilson – WR – New York Jets
4 games, 20 receptions, 255 yards, 2 touchdowns
4. Jahan Dotson – WR – Washington Commanders
4 games, 12 receptions, 152 yards, 4 touchdowns
5. Romeo Doubs – WR – Green Bay Packers
4 games, 19 receptions, 184 yards, 2 touchdowns
Defensive Power Rooking
1. Devin Lloyd – LB – Jacksonville Jaguars
4 games, 38 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 passes defended
2. Jalen Pitre – S – Houston Texans
4 matches, 30 tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, 2 passes defended
3. Jaquan Brisker – S – Chicago Bears
4 matches, 25 tackles, 1 sack, 1 covered fumble
4. Gardner Sauce – BC – New York Jets
4 matches, 15 tackles, 5 passes defended
5. Derek Stingley – CB – Houston Texans
4 matches, 23 tackles, 1 sack, 3 passes defended
