Some first-year performers started to make names for themselves, though they didn’t quite crack this week’s Top 10. Still, they’re worth a watch to see how they progress and potentially move up these season-long rankings.

RB Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Irving provided a previously anemic Buccaneers’ ground game with some juice. The 5’9″, 192-pound ball-carrier averaged 6.9 yards per carry against the Washington Commanders. An expanded role should be his reward.

TE Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders: The two-time John Mackey Award winner has all of the potential in the world to be a dynamic offensive weapon. He led the Raiders with six receptions. Unfortunately, the team’s quarterback situation likely limits the tight end’s effectiveness.

WR Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers are searching for a No. 1 target, and McConkey just may turn out to be that option after leading the team with five receptions on seven targets for 39 yards and a score.

C Cooper Beebe, Dallas Cowboys: Beebe made his first start ever at center against the Cleveland Browns and held up well against last season’s No. 1-ranked defense. He didn’t allow a single pressure. As the third-rounder grows into the position, he should only get better.

CB Beanie Bishop Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers: Bishop deserves significant credit for coming into the league as an undrafted free agent and immediately claiming a starting role as Pittsburgh’s nickel corner. He tied for third on the team Sunday with four total tackles.

S Javon Bullard, Green Bay Packers: Bullard’s pass coverage needs some work. But no one can deny how effective he was when moving forward, by tying for the Packers’ team-lead with 11 total tackles against the Philadelphia Eagles.