According to CBS Sports, New England’s win marked the second time a staff had rookies rating three 50-plus-yard TDs in a recreation up to now 50 years. The opposite got here during the 1998 season, when former Minnesota Vikings WR Randy Moss, a Corridor of Famer, had three receiving TDs of 50-plus yards in a 46-36 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving.
The TD was Williams’ solely catch of the sport, however head coach Mike Vrabel stated it was one of the crucial vital performs for the short-handed Patriots. Towards Tampa Bay, Williams was filling in for beginning WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), whereas Henderson changed beginning RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe).
“We’ll want everyone all through this season,” Vrabel told the media postgame. “Two explosive performs [from Henderson], and Kyle’s play early, we actually wanted that one. That was the one we’re speaking — simply needing one play, and he hit it, and it was nice to see him have that success.”
Via 10 video games, Williams has simply three receptions for 92 yards and one TD catch. Maybe the massive play in opposition to the Buccaneers will assist enhance the Washington State product’s workload.
In a 17-7 upset over the Carolina Panthers, Shough (choose No. 40) accomplished 19-of-27 passes for 282 yards and two TDs. The previous Louisville star grew to become the first Saints rookie QB to begin and win a recreation since Dave Wilson in 1981.
“It is an important honor simply due to this group,” Shough said of the stat postgame. “However on the finish of the day, I believe we have got much more to go within the tank, and that is a very good step. I believe we are able to proceed to progress.”
Saints rookie HC Kellen Moore has already confirmed Shough will stay the staff’s starter for the remainder of the season. The 26-year-old QB clearly desires to take advantage of the chance.
If Shough continues to make a robust impression, that will give the Saints (2-8) one thing to contemplate this offseason. The 2026 NFL Draft looks thin at QB. With that in thoughts, rolling with Shough once more subsequent season could also be higher for New Orleans than reaching on a passer within the draft.
Despite battling a nagging ankle injury, Schwesinger performed 100% of the staff’s defensive snaps in a street recreation in opposition to the New York Jets (via Pro Football Reference). In Cleveland’s 27-20 loss, the UCLA product logged a team-high 10 tackles.
Schwesinger (choose No. 33) now has three video games with 10 or extra tackles this season, placing him within the Defensive Rookie of the 12 months dialog. As of Monday, FanDuel Sportsbook lists him because the DROY favourite (+230).
If Schwesinger wins the award, he would change into the second Brown to take action. Former Cleveland LB Chip Banks gained DROY in the course of the 1982 season.
After being named NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 9, Walker (choose No. 15) adopted that up with one other robust efficiency in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts. In Atlanta’s 31-25 extra time loss in Berlin, the previous Georgia star had a season-high six tackles and one sack.
In a submit on his X account on Monday, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler wrote, “Along with his tape and instruments, Walker was a simple participant to guess on [in the 2025 draft].”
Via seven video games, the LB is tied for sixth within the league in pressured fumbles (two) and ranks third on the staff in sacks (4).
