THE WEEKLY ROOKIE REPORT CARD
Based on traditional standard scoring rules applied to the numbers from week 7
Here are the 2008 rookies of the NFL!
The grading scale: (A-being a weekly starter and F-being "why did I pick-up this guy?").
(Week 7) The Kids of America...
TOP 20
1. RB-Matt Forte (fantasy point Avg-14.571 / grade: A )
The Bears rookie was once again solid in Week 7 with 73 total yards and a score.
Grade This Week: A-
2. RB-Chris Johnson (fantasy point Avg-13.500 / grade: A-)
Last week the Titans running back led all rookies with 22 fantasy points. Johnson rushed for 168 yards with a touchdown.
Grade This Week: A++
3. RB-Steve Slaton (fantasy point Avg-13.000 / grade: A-)
The Texans rookie kept rolling in week 7 with 80 yards rushing and a touchdown.
Grade This Week: A
4. QB-Matt Ryan (fantasy point Avg-11.833 / grade: B+)
The Falcons quarterback was not in action last week.
Grade This Week: NG
5. RB-Jonathan Stewart (fantasy point Avg-8.571 / grade: B )
The Panthers running back got back on track with 71 total yards and a score.
Grade This Week: A-
6. RB-Kevin Smith (fantasy point Avg-8.333 / grade: B-)
The Lions rookie has seen limited touches, but is still making noise. Last Week 68 total yards and a score.
Grade This Week: B+
7. WR-Donnie Avery (fantasy point Avg-8.250 / grade: B-)
The Rams rookie receiver is quickly becoming a St.Louis household name. Last week 55 receiving yards with a touchdown.
Grade This Week: B-
8. RB-Tim Hightower (fantasy point Avg-8.000 / grade: C+)
The Cardinal's rookie was out of action on a bye.
Grade This Week: NG
9. WR-DeSean Jackson (fantasy point Avg-7.833 / grade: C+)
The Eagles receiving threat did not see action, on a bye.
Grade This Week: NG
10. WR-Eddie Royal (fantasy point Avg-7.500 / grade: C+)
The Broncos rookie returned to action last Monday night to catch 9 passes for 71 yards.
Grade This Week: C
11. RB-Felix Jones (fantasy point Avg-7.167 / grade: C )
The Cowboys rookie runner remains sidelined with a hamstring injury
Grade This Week: NG
12. QB-Joe Flacco (fantasy point Avg-7.000 / grade: C )
The Raven's quarterback played well in Week 7, passing for 232 yards with a touchdown.
Grade This Week: A-
13. RB-Darren McFadden (fantasy point Avg-6.833 / grade: C )
The Raiders rookie totaled 89 yards last Sunday in the team's win over the Jets.
Grade This Week: C
14. TE-John Carlson (fantasy point Avg-5.000 / grade: D+)
The Seahawks tight end did not see many chances last week, but did manage a score.
Grade This Week: C
15. TE-Dustin Keller (fantasy point Avg-4.750 / grade: D+)
The Jets rookie tight end was held to a single catch for 6 yards.
Grade This Week: F
16. RB-Ray Rice (fantasy point Avg-4.000 / grade: D )
The Raven's rookie did not see much action, but manage 59 total yards.
Grade This Week: C-
17. WR-Jordy Nelson (fantasy point Avg-3.500 / grade: D-)
The Packers rookie receiver was quiet in Week 7 with just 2 catches for 19 yards.
Grade This Week: F
18. WR-Josh Morgan (fantasy point Avg-3.167 / grade: D-)
The Niners rookie receiver came to life last Sunday catching 5 balls for 86 yards and a touchdown.
Grade This Week: A
19. WR-Mike Tolbert (fantasy point Avg-3.167 / grade: D-)
The Chargers running back did not make the box score in Week 7.
Grade This Week: NG
20. Two players tied!
Grade This Week:
Newest relevant Classmates making fantasy noise...
***The Cowboys have had to reach deeper in the backfield with Felix Jones sidelined. Last Sunday Tashard Choice got the call, but only saw a few touches. That will likely be the role playing behind featured back Marion Barber.
***The Patriots had to reach into their bag of tricks, but no "Felix" for them, instead try BenJarvous Green-Ellis. The Pats rookie will likely split time in the backfield with Kevin Faulk this Sunday!
These are my grades for the week, check back next week, when I will update The Rookie Report Card!
Rookie Rankings for Week 8
(rankings reflect matchups for week 8)
Quarterbacks...
1. Joe Flacco...draws the Raiders, so won't have much pressure to throw.
2. Matt Ryan...faces tough matchup with Eagles, will see many blitzes.
Running backs...
1. Chris Johnson....Colts struggle against run, could have another big game on MNF.
2. Steve Slaton....has a very good matchup against poor Bengal run defense.
3. Kevin Smith.....not a great matchup, but will see lots of action against Redskins.
4. Jonathan Stewart....could find the end-zone Sunday against Cardinals.
5. Tim Hightower.....will see increase work load and should find the endzone.
6. Jamaal Charles....sharing time with Smith, should get a few catches.
7. Ray Rice.....could see a few carries, but McGahee now the feature.
8. Darren McFadden....won't see a heavy load with turf-toe resurfacing.
9. Mike Tolbert....not likely to see to many touches with LT and Sproles playing.
Receivers...
1. Donnie Avery.....Patriots secondary not very good, could go deep.
2. Josh Morgan....should have success against Seahawks secondary.
3. DeSean Jackson....will have nice day against Falcons secondary.
4. Harry Douglas....should see some single coverage, could catch a few balls.
5. Martellus Bennett....Cowboys will start working into the routes.
6. Dustin Kelller....could see a few throws against the Chiefs.
7. John Carlson.....Will catch a couple of balls, but no score today.
8. Davone Bess....a slow work in progress, won't do much.
9. James Hardy....continues to struggle, won't find help against Dolphins.
10. Tom Santi....not likely to see many throws his direction.
By Allisterfiend
aka "The Prodigy"
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