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NFL1000: Rookie Review from Week 16

Dallas’ Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott have monopolized the top of our Rookie Review through the second half of the season, and for good reason—they’re two of the biggest reasons the Cowboys have clinched home-field advantage since the Jimmy Johnson era. But in Week 16, a rookie from a team far enough out of the playoff race to have already fired its head coach is at the top of our rankings.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey impressed during his time at Florida State—I was of the opinion he was the best overall player in this draft class, and his ability to play multiple positions with rare effectiveness reminded me of Charles Woodson in his prime.