With one week remaining, a few rookies may decide who advances to the playoffs and who is sent home.
With C.J. Stroud leading the Houston Texans to a 9–7 record, this is undoubtedly the case. Should the Jacksonville Jaguars lose to the Tennessee Titans as well, Houston could secure one of the most improbable postseason spots in recent memory with a victory over the Colts the following week.
Still, Stroud appears to be a star for the Texans, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2020 and are in need of consistency.
What other debutantes gave performances last week? Let’s investigate.
This season, Nacua has been the biggest surprise in the NFL. The former BYU standout, a fifth-round selection who is anticipated to contend for a spot on the Rams squad, has 101 catches for 1,445 yards, pushing Los Angeles into the postseason. The Rams have one of the top perimeter tandems in the NFL with Cooper Kupp and him.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson
Previous week: Ascending
When given the chance, Robinson has shown a dynamic nature. The Texas product rushed 15 times for 75 yards on Sunday against the Bears, with a long of 21. With 948 yards run so far this season, Robinson will have an opportunity to surpass 1,000 yards in a Week 18 matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
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