It’s time for our weekly rookie check-in, and we have four new names to highlight after NFL Week 4. Let’s check out the best rookie performances from Sunday’s slate.
The Minnesota Vikings failed to score a single touchdown in Week 4, and Rodriguez was a big reason why. The Texas Tech product recorded a whopping 18 total tackles for the Dolphins, giving him 46 on the young season. Denver Broncos LB Alex Singleton (47) is the only player in the NFL with more total tackles than Rodriguez through four weeks.
As of this writing, Rodriguez is the +200 favorite (DraftKings) to win Defensive Rookie of the Year.
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After recording a combined 13 catches for 123 yards in the first three games of his career, Tate exploded for 145 receiving yards on nine catches against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. He worked himself open with shifty route running, secured tough catches in traffic and made plays with the ball in his hands all day.