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WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Arizona Cardinals: Harrison’s season had been one of extremes. The Cardinals barely recognized his presence in Week 1. The wide receiver then blew through teams in the first quarter of games before disappearing again. He didn’t factor much into Arizona’s loss against the San Francisco 49ers. During Sunday’s contest, he didn’t catch a pass before leaving the game upon entering the concussion protocol.
NT T’Vondre Sweat, Tennessee Titans: Much like Harrison, Sweat has either played at a very high level or almost borders on non-existent. Against the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive line, the high-regarded unit did a good job holding him at bay, even when fellow rookie Tanor Bortolini entered the lineup to replace the injured Ryan Kelly.
S Evan Williams Green Bay Packers: Williams has, arguably, been the best performing rookie over the last two weeks. He’s been a physical downhill presence and excellent in coverage. However, his usage rate has been up and down the last few weeks. Once the Packers are settled in their secondary, he will almost certainly make the Top 10.
CB Tykee Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Smith is already emerging as one of the game’s best nickel corners. He’s a physical playmaker, who forced a fumble and snagged an interception Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. A slow start in coverage is the only thing holding him back at the moment. He’s improving every week, though.
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants: Over the last two weeks, Tracy has basically been the Giants’ offense. He has 237 total yards over that stretch. As he becomes more entrenched as Big Blue’s lead back, he’ll get more run on this list.
OT Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers: Alt returned to the Chargers lineup this past weekend after dealing with an MCL sprain he sustained in Week 3. He pass-protected well but needs to be a little more consistent in the run game.
CB Mike Sainristil, Washington Commanders: Sainristil is an example of a rookie thrown to the wolves to start his career and then responding by getter better with each game. As the Commanders struggle finding quality cornerbacks, the rookie is competing hard while playing primarily on the outside.