- Cam Ward's potential was on full display in Week 16: The young passer put together his best performance of the season in the Titans' win, producing three big-time throws.
- Omarion Hampton is ramping up at the right time for the Chargers: He also earned his highest PFF overall grade of the season after forcing seven missed tackles in Los Angeles' Week 16 victory.
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Week 16 had some of the best performances of the season from this year’s rookie class. As always, we continue to track their progress, PFF grades and principal opponents as the regular season comes to an end.
Pick No. 1: Tennessee Titans: QB Cameron Ward
- Overall Rookie Grade: 59.8 (Rank: 3/6)
- Principal Opponent: N/A
- Week 16 Snaps: 73
- Week 16 Grade: 89.9
Ward crafted his best performance of the season in the Titans' Week 16 victory over the Chiefs. His 88.0 PFF passing grade shattered his previous season high, and he produced three big-time throws for just the second time this season.
Ward was blitzed on half of his dropbacks but found all the right answers. All three of his big-time throws came against the blitz, and he earned a 91.9 PFF passing grade in those scenarios.
Pick No. 2: Jacksonville Jaguars: WR/CB Travis Hunter
- Overall Rookie Grade (Offense): 62.2 (Rank: 8/12)
- Principal Opponent (Offense): N/A
- Week 16 Offense Snaps: 0
- Week 16 Offense Grade: N/A
- Overall Rookie Grade (Defense): 73.2 (Rank: 1/17)
- Principal Opponent (Defense): N/A
- Week 16 Defense Snaps: 0
- Week 16 Defense Grade: N/A
Hunter is out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
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