The National Football League is 13 weeks complete. Here are the top five rookies from week 13 on winning teams. This year we are including kickers and this week two kickers made the top five.
5) Jake Bates
The Detroit Lions rookie kicker from Tomball, Texas made field goals from 30, 36 and 48 yards, and two converts on Thanksgiving Thursday in a 23-20 Lions win over the Chicago Bears. With the win, the Lions improved to a record of 11 wins and one loss.
4) Bo Nix
In a high octane offensive Monday night battle, the Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 41-32. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix of Arkadelphia, Arkansas showed incredible poise in the pocket and was the quarterback who made the fewest mistakes. He completed 18 of 35 passes for 294 passing yards and one touchdown along with four rushing yards. Nix’s most significant touchdown pass went for 93 yards to Marvin Mims of Frisco, Texas. At the time, the Broncos took a 28-17 lead.
3) John Parker Romo
The Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker from Peachtree City, Georgia made three field goals in four attempts and two converts in a 23-22 Vikings win over the Arizona Cardinals. The field goals were from 31 yards, 44 yards, and 55 yards. With the win, the Vikings improved to a record of 10 wins and two losses.
2) Bucky Irving
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back from Chicago had a commendable performance on Sunday in a 26-23 overtime win over the Carolina Panthers. Irving had 25 rushes for 152 yards rushing and one touchdown, along with three catches for 33 receiving yards.
1) Jayden Daniels
The Commanders rookie phenom from Fontana, California is the top rookie quarterback for the fifth time this season, and the first time since week nine. On Sunday in a 42-19 Commanders win over the Tennessee Titans, Daniels completed 25 of 30 passes for 206 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, along with nine rushes for 34 rushing yards and another touchdown. With the win, Washington is now at eight wins and five losses, and are in second place in the NFC East.
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