几名在新秀赛季因伤病或出场时间有限而表现受限的NFL球员，凭借有限机会中展现的数据预示着他们在第二赛季可能迎来突破。[1]
亚利桑那红雀防线端锋沃尔特·诺伦在仅6场比赛中就贡献了2次擒杀和15次压迫，后者来自99次传球冲撞机会，另外还有1次失误达阵返还。[1]洛杉矶闪电队跑卫欧马里恩·汉普顿新秀赛季在9场比赛中累计冲跑545码。[1]
芝加哥熊队外接手路德·伯登新秀赛季表现更加抢眼，47次接球共获得652码和2个达阵，整个常规赛平均每次传球路线达2.69码，在联盟外接手中排名第三。[1]在第17周对阵旧金山的比赛中，伯登单场8次接球138码1个达阵。[1]防线新秀乌普顿·斯陶特新秀赛季录得4次冲杀达阵、2次四分卫撞击、5次防传、1次强制失误和1次擒杀。[1]
Several second-year NFL players who struggled during their rookie campaigns are expected to make significant impacts in the upcoming season, according to evaluations of their limited but promising performances.[1]
Arizona Cardinals defensive end Walter Nolen recorded two sacks and 15 pressures across 99 pass-rush opportunities in just six games, along with one forced fumble return for a touchdown during his first season.[1] Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton rushed for 545 yards over nine games as a rookie, demonstrating the potential to contribute more significantly with increased playing time.[1]
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden emerged as one of the league's most efficient receivers despite limited action, accumulating 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns in his inaugural year.[1] In Week 17 against San Francisco, Burden recorded eight receptions for 138 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to perform in crucial moments.[1] His overall average of 2.69 yards per route run ranked third among NFL wide receivers for the entire regular season.[1]
Linebacker Upton Stout recorded four rushing touchdowns, two quarterback hits, five passes defended, one forced fumble, and one sack during his rookie campaign.[1]