PFF grades every player on every play, and these are the top rookies through 16 weeks of action.

Justin Herbert continues to thrive despite constant pressure, using elite arm talent and anticipation to punish defenses when given even a moment of time. His ability to attack tight windows and capitalize on rare clean pockets has been central to the Chargers stacking wins late in the season.

We’ve hit the holiday season, and with the playoffs right around the corner, we’ve seen a lot of rookies make key contributions to their teams’ runs. With Week 16 being so critical for many playoff hopes, we’re going to look at which rookies made the biggest impacts.

The Titans' Cam Ward and the Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan were among the first-round standouts in Week 16 of the 2025 season.

Brock Purdy and the 49ers turned it up a notch against the Colts to close out Week 16, despite having already clinched a playoff berth based on the week's prior results.

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young and Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua highlight the PFF Week 16 Team of the Week.

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We break down the advanced metrics after every game of the Week 16 slate, giving an in-depth look at the numbers behind every contest.

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Pittsburgh has won its last three contests over the Ravens, Dolphins and Lions, and now has a 94% shot to reach the postseason. While a slew of factors have been at play, chief among them might be the team’s running.

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The Patriots clinched their first playoff berth since the 2021 season, besting the Ravens while overcoming an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit after Lamar Jackson exited with a back injury. Stefon Diggs propelled New England's victory with nine catches for 138 yards, while K'Lavon Chaisson forced a Zay Flowers fumble with under 2 minutes remaining.

The Steelers won their third straight game in dramatic fashion, knocking off the Lions 29-24 to put a major dent in Detroit's slim playoff hopes. Jaylen Warren totaled 143 yards and two touchdowns as Pittsburgh amassed a whopping seven explosive runs, while Kenneth Gainwell added an unbelievable touchdown catch. The Lions were limited until the fourth quarter, where their 201 total yards were offset by an offensive pass interference call on the goal line as time expired.

The Jaguars put a decisive end to the Broncos' 11-game winning streak, winning 34-20 and inching closer to the top seed in the AFC. Trevor Lawrence remained on fire with 279 yards and three touchdowns, and Parker Washington enjoyed a career day with 145 yards and a score. Two Broncos turnovers also fueled a win for arguably the league's hottest team.

The Texans held off the resilient Raiders to win their seventh straight game. Derek Stingley Jr. returned a Geno Smith interception 31 yards to open the scoring, and Houston capitalized on nine Las Vegas penalties to win despite two long touchdowns from Ashton Jeanty.

The Falcons' offense continued to roll against the Cardinals in their 26-19 victory. Atlanta totaled 197 rushing yards with an average of 9.4 yards per carry, and Bijan Robinson accrued 168 yards from scrimmage.

Joe Burrow bounced back from his first career shutout by throwing for 309 yards and four touchdowns as the Bengals turned a tight first half into a 45-21 rout of the Dolphins, scoring 28 points off four straight turnovers. Chase Brown scored three touchdowns in the third quarter alone, while Miami unraveled in the second half behind rookie starter Quinn Ewers despite a strong early showing.

J.J. McCarthy ran for a touchdown but left late in the first half with a right-hand injury after a strip sack turned into a Giants defensive touchdown, before backup Max Brosmer guided the Vikings to a go-ahead fourth-quarter field goal in a 16-13 win. Minnesota won its third straight while New York lost its ninth in a row, managing only two field goals and a scoop-and-score as the offense sputtered behind rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.