• Michael Penix Jr.’s first NFL begin: Whereas the field rating appears unfavorable, Penix was very stable within the Falcons’ thrashing of the Giants.
• Dallas Turner posts an elite PFF grade: Turner, aided by an distinctive interception, earned th first 90.0-plus PFF recreation grade of his profession.
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Michael Penix Jr.’s first NFL begin was uneventful however constructive, and Dallas Turner earned the primary 90.0-plus PFF recreation grade of his profession.
Here is how these two and the remainder of the 2024 rookie first-rounders panned out this previous week, with PFF grades, major matchups, snap counts and evaluation.
Choose No. 1: Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams
General Rookie Grade: 68.1 (Rank: 4/5)
Principal Opponent: N/A
Week 16 Snaps: 63
Week 16 Grade: 83.0
As has typically been the case this season, Williams endured a gradual begin earlier than racking up stable manufacturing with the Bears properly behind on the scoreboard. His 83.0 PFF general grade this week was his third-highest mark of the season, whereas his 4 big-time throws symbolize his second most in a recreation. He excelled in clear pockets, posting a 91.1 PFF passing grade — among the finest marks within the NFL this week. Williams has additionally now prevented throwing an interception in 9 straight video games.
