NFL Week 16 Rookie Power Rankings Sauce Gardner goes untested as Jets top two running backs break through

NFL Week 16 Rookie Power Rankings Sauce Gardner goes untested as Jets top two running backs break through

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The NFL season is just three weeks away from completion. With Pro Bowl voting well underway, one player on each side of the ball will be crowned Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year. Could those awards go to players on the same team? Here are our latest rookie rankings, with Jets in the top two spots. These rankings are not based on statistical performance but rather overall play. Without further ado, here are the cumulative regular-season rookie rankings following Week 15:Week 15 Rookie Rankings1 New York Jets CB In three games this month, Gardner has been targeted six times allowing a total of 23 yards, according to TruMedia. He is allowing 18.7 yards per game this season.2 New York Jets WR struggled to do much of anything within structure. Most of his big plays, specifically from the other Wilson, were when the play had broken down and the quarterback was just trying to make a play. Fortunately, the rookie from Ohio State did just that.3 Mike Piazza Jersey Atlanta Falcons WR London made an absurd one-handed grab working towards the boundary. Any play that he was going to make Sunday had to be outside of his frame because rookie quarterback really struggled to put the ball on target. There were moments where he created so much separation and Ridder just couldn't find him. London is going to be a big-time player when the Falcons figure out the QB situation.4 New Orleans Saints WR Olave has a natural feel for finding the soft spot in a zone, which more and more teams are employing. He is going to be a productive player for quite some time.5 Detroit Lions DE Hutchinson leads all rookies with 41 pre sures and seven sacks this season, according to TruMedia. He is excelling acro s the board as a run defender and pa s rusher, in addition to having two interceptions.6 Seattle Seahawks CB Woolen is tied for the NFL lead in interceptions (6) and ranks third in pa s deflections (13). He has allowed 454 pa sing yards this season, which equates to 32.4 yards per game.7 Baltimore Ravens C Linderbaum has worked well in structure, but has looked well-rounded in recent weeks pulling and absorbing contact in space. Defenses are not respecting Baltimore's pa s game with under center so that puts added pre sure on the offensive line.8 New York Jets DE It isn't easy to justify Clemons being this high on the list considering he has played about a quarter of the snaps as others, but he looks to be a key piece of that defense moving forward. The Texas A&M product has shown an ability to Kirk Gibson Jersey make an impact as both a run defender and pa s rusher.9 Chicago Bears OT and the Chicago run game were succe sful against a stingy Philadelphia defense, but they fell short in the end. Improved offensive line play is one reason for optimism surrounding this team.10 Houston Texans RB Houston was able to challenge Dallas over the weekend and that was in part because of Pierce, who accumulated 78 rushing yards through a hard-nosed run style.11 Washington Commanders RB Robinson is a big, physical running back who has stacked productive games in recent weeks.12 Kenley Jansen Jersey New York Giants OLB Thibodeaux has great bend at the waist and is a challenge for tackles at the high side of his rush. He got around the corner and forced a strip sack this weekend.13 Chicago Bears SS Brisker had 10 mi sed tackles over the course of the first five games, according to TruMedia. He has five mi sed tackles over the past seven games, so he has cleaned up that aspect of his game. In addition, he has a good understanding of his responsibilities and communicates well on the back end.14 Atlanta Falcons RB New Orleans' defense wanted no part of Allgeier as he ripped through arm tackles for 139 yards this weekend. He avoided six tackles and showed good vision to follow his blocks and attack gaps.15 Dallas Cowboys OT Smith was challenged a few times early in this affair but buckled down and played really well. He was absorbing contact and working laterally with ease.