Tyler Booker looked the part against the Broncos' elite defensive line: The Cowboys guard drove defenders several yards off the ball on multiple occasions while totaling eight positively graded run blocks.
Tetairoa McMillan put together his most complete game yet: Although the Bills trounced the Panthers in Week 8, McMillan reeled in seven passes for 99 yards.
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Several first-round rookies are making their impact felt, particularly for potential postseason contenders. As such, we continue to track their progress, PFF grades and principal opponents each week throughout the season.
Pick No. 1: Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward
Overall Rookie Grade: 57.8 (Rank: 2/3)
Principal Opponent: N/A
Week 8 Snaps: 71
Week 8 Grade: 64.9
Despite a blowout loss to the Colts, Ward put together a respectable performance. He earned a 65.8 PFF passing grade and made two big-time throws. The No. 1 overall pick did some of his best work in the intermediate range, where he completed six of his 13 passes and earned a 76.7 PFF passing grade. Unfortunately, he was sacked four more times, which brings his league-leading total to 34.
Pick No. 2: Jacksonville Jaguars: WR/CB Travis Hunter
Overall Rookie Grade (Offense): 62.2 (Rank: 7/12)
Principal Opponent (Offense): N/A
Week 8 Offense Snaps: 0
Week 8 Offense Grade: N/A
Overall Rookie Grade (Defense): 73.2 (Rank: 2/15)
Principal Opponent (Defense): N/A
Week 8 Defense Snaps: 0
Week 8 Defense Grade: N/A
The Jaguars were on a bye this week.