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:
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).
There were a few throws where Thomas and Mac Jones were not on the same page. However, the rookie does such a great job of snapping off his routes and tracking the ball downfield. He finished with 7 receptions for 91 yards and a game-sealing touchdown against the division-rival Titans.
The margins for making the list are very thin. Pearsall’s first two catches were close to being very different. The first went for a touchdown, but he was barely inside the goal line. The second was a pass the rookie tipped to himself before gaining possession inbounds. Pearsall finished with 141 yards and 1 touchdown on 8 receptions.
Rookie offensive guard Dominick Puni had a solid game in a high-scoring affair against the Lions.
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