The bye week is a natural break point over the course of an NFL regular season, especially if it is one that is not too early. For obvious reasons, it provides those on the outside an opportunity to pause and reflect on what has already transpired, which often tends to favor evaluation of the newcomers, whether they be rookies, free agents, or trade acquisitions.
During the bye week so far, most of the attention has seemingly been paid to second-round rookie wide receiver James Washington, who has just five catches through six games for the Pittsburgh Steelers, for under 50 receiving yards.