• Bo Nix stays on an upward trajectory: He avoided any turnover-worthy plays for the fourth consecutive game and has the Broncos in position to make the playoffs.
• Chop Robinson is ramping up into a force for the Dolphins: Robinson racked up a season-high six pressures on his way to a 79.3 PFF pass-rush grade.
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Caleb Williams, Bo Nix and Drake Maye reminded the football world in Week 11 that Jayden Daniels isn't the only rookie quarterback excelling in 2024. All three earned 79.0-plus PFF overall grades to headline the first-round performances this week.
We'll continue to track the first-rounders' development, PFF grades and principal opponents as the season rolls on.
Pick No. 1: Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams
Overall Rookie Grade: 65.0 (Rank: 4/5)
Principal Opponent: N/A
Week 11 Snaps: 72
Week 11 Grade: 85.2
Williams bounced back in his first game under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. His 80.4 PFF passing grade was his second-best mark of the season, and he nearly led the Bears to an upset victory over Green Bay. Williams was particularly effective against the blitz, completing eight of his 10 passes while earning a 92.0 PFF passing grade when the Packers sent extra pressure.
Highest-Graded Rookie Quarterbacks Through Week 11
Pick No. 2: Washington Commanders: QB Jayden Daniels
Overall Rookie Grade: 85.8 (Rank: 1/5)
Principal Opponent: N/A
Week 11 Snaps: 66
Week 11 Grade: 63.9
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