Pff: Top 10 Nfl Rookies Entering Week 16

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TOP 10 NFL ROOKIES ENTERING WEEK 16
The Cowboys' offensive stars hold onto two of the top three spots in PFF's rookie rankings entering Week 16.

MICHAEL RENNER | 9 HOURS AGO
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We’ve reached the point in the season where the top-10 list is nearly set in stone. The participants and order of this list are the exact same as they were a week ago, as grades are far less susceptible to week-to-week fluctuations this late in the year. By now, you know the names, so let’s see how they did this week:

1. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys
If it weren’t for a fumble in Week 15, Elliott would have challenged for the highest grade of the week. As it stands, he’ll have to settle for being the highest-graded running back of the year. Against the Buccaneers, he added 101 more yards after contact on 23 carries and broke three tackles. His 913 yards after contact are 206 more than second-place Jay Ajayi.

2. Jack Conklin, RT, Tennessee Titans
It didn’t get much easier for Conklin on Sunday, going from Von Miller in Week 14 to Justin Houston and Dee Ford in Week 15; however, the results were equally superb. Conklin allowed only two hurries in 37 pass-blocking snaps versus the Chiefs, and paved the way for an effective ground game. He’s still easily the highest-graded right tackle in the NFL.

3. Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys
This was quite the bounce-back performance from Prescott, who was off target on just four of his 36 throws against the Bucs. He cleaned up on underneath targets, going 28-of-30 for 203 yards on passes within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage. Once again, he refuses to make mistakes with the ball. Prescott’s 2.58 turnover-worthy throw rate is the fifth-best mark among NFL QBs this season.

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4. Joey Bosa, DE, San Diego Chargers
Bosa didn’t have nearly as much success against the Raiders’ offensive line this time around as he did in his debut, but he still made his presence felt on multiple occasions. Bosa collected a sack and three hurries to go along with two run stops. The rookie has earned the fifth-highest grade among NFL edge defenders this season.

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Tyreek Hill, if only the Cowboys could have picked him up in the 5th... if only, if only...
 

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As was I.

I think the mistake most of us made was ignoring his age and not considering his growth.

I'm glad we didn't and won't have a chance to rue this one.

I wouldn't count your ruage before it hatches. He is a good player and clearly a first round talent but a lot of people are reacting to his stats. He is getting coverage sacks like this last one and another earlier in the season against the Raiders that was a full ten seconds after the snap. He also had a sack a couple of weeks ago that was a blown assignment on the OL where he ran to the QB untouched. Good but not great player IMO.
 

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I wouldn't count your ruage before it hatches. He is a good player and clearly a first round talent but a lot of people are reacting to his stats. He is getting coverage sacks like this last one and another earlier in the season against the Raiders that was a full ten seconds after the snap. He also had a sack a couple of weeks ago that was a blown assignment on the OL where he ran to the QB untouched. Good but not great player IMO.

Yeah I haven't gotten to see any of him in action; just highlights. You could be right.

I'm mostly going on what I expected vs what's happened based on sources I really respect.

He could end up being exactly who I thought he was. Who knows.
 
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