The sixth week of the NFL season is in the books, which leaves us about one-third through the 17-week schedule. Rookies are getting traction and feeling more comfortable. Our weekly rookie rankings have undergone some changes after seeing these first-year players several times.
What is happening in the midst of their first season is still a potential indicator of how the next half-decade or so will play out. Players who impact their teams right away generally stick around and continue their positive influence. That shouldn’t take away from those who need more time to develop into a solid player, though.