• Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start: While the box score looks unfavorable, Penix was very solid in the Falcons' thrashing of the Giants.
• Dallas Turner posts an elite PFF grade: Turner, aided by an exceptional interception, earned th first 90.0-plus PFF game grade of his career.
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Michael Penix Jr.'s first NFL start was uneventful but positive, and Dallas Turner earned the first 90.0-plus PFF game grade of his career.
Here's how those two and the rest of the 2024 rookie first-rounders panned out this past week, with PFF grades, primary matchups, snap counts and analysis.
Pick No. 1: Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams
Overall Rookie Grade: 68.1 (Rank: 4/5)
Principal Opponent: N/A
Week 16 Snaps: 63
Week 16 Grade: 83.0
As has often been the case this season, Williams endured a slow start before racking up solid production with the Bears well behind on the scoreboard. His 83.0 PFF overall grade this week was his third-highest mark of the season, while his four big-time throws represent his second most in a game. He excelled in clean pockets, posting a 91.1 PFF passing grade — one of the best marks in the NFL this week. Williams has also now avoided throwing an interception in nine straight games.
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