.NFL Country, ESPNOct 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ETWelcome to Full week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.The Kansas Metropolitan area Chiefs are actually the lone unbeaten group, as the Minnesota Vikings maintained their initial reduction of the time to the Detroit Lions in Week 7. The New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers as well as Cleveland Browns all was up to 1-6 with reductions. In the meantime, the Washington Commanders as well as Philly Eagles won big.We've improved the ranks and also asked NFL Country reporters to pick one youthful riser for each group. Our experts defined a "young riser" as a player under 25 years old that have not already established themself as a top gamer yet is actually helping make waves this period. These 32 players get on the surge by means of seven weeks this season.Let's begin along with the Chiefs.Our electrical power door of greater than 80 article writers, publishers and also television individuals evaluates how NFL crews compare one another, rating all of them coming from 1 to 32. Previous ranks: Preseason|Week 2|Week 3|Full week 4|Week 5|Full week 6|Full week 7Jump to a crew: ARI|ATL|BAL|BUF|AUTOMOBILE|CHI|CINCLE|DAL|SHELTER|DET|GIGABYTE|HOU|INDJAX|KC|UTT|LAR|LV|MIA|MINNE|NO|NYG|NYJ|PHI|PIT|SFSEA|TUBERCULOSIS|TEN|WSHWeek 7 result: Beat the 49ers 28-18Week 7 position: 1Young riser: DB Chamarri ConnerConner, 24, has actually made a variety of plays as a port section, protection and linebacker. In the fourth quarter of what would certainly be a one-point draw the Bengals, Conner bounced back a fumble and returned it for a goal to give the Chiefs a lead. He later on fired quarterback Joe Retreat on 3rd down to finish Cincinnati's ultimate property, giving the ball back to Kansas City for its succeeding field goal push.-- Adam TeicherWeek 7 outcome: Beat the Vikings 31-29Week 7 ranking: 3Young riser: S Brian BranchBranch was actually an effective playmaker as a rookie in 2023, with 3 interceptions as generally a nickel cornerback. Yet in Year 2, Detroit's training personnel made a decision to switch the 23-year-old to safety and security to permit him more freedom to roam within their device. Limb is actually an early breakout star for the protection with four interceptions and 11 passes guarded in 5 appeals this season. After the Lions' victory Sunday, Branch mentioned defensive planner Aaron Glenn was actually placing him in "positions to produce plays."-- Eric WoodyardWeek 7 outcome: Beat the Titans 34-10Week 7 ranking: 6Young riser: CB Christian BenfordSince training school, Benford has actually shown why he may be a consistent and also powerful lasting starter. He has actually lost hope 3.7 gardens every aim at as the nearby defender this period, tied for the third least through a player with 20 or even more targets, per NFL Next Generation Statistics. Amongst cornerbacks along with 200 or even additional coverage snaps, Benford, 24, has lost hope the second-lowest conclusion amount as the closest guardian (51.6%)." [Benford] recognizes what it takes, he works hard on a daily basis ... like very tough," fellow beginning outdoors edge Rasul Douglas mentioned this period. "He examines. He's just secured, he's focused."-- Alaina GetzenbergWeek 7 outcome: Beat the Bucs 41-31Week 7 rank: 5Young riser: OT Roger RosengartenRavens overall manager Eric DeCosta targeted Rosengarten, 22, in the second cycle of the year's draught, and also it appears why. He is the first second-round pick to start this very early for Baltimore due to the fact that offending electrician Kelechi Osemele in 2012. After Rosengarten became the beginning right tackle in Full week 3, the Ravens' objectionable line began to hit and aided Baltimore rate in the top 5 in overall offending backyards. Rosengarten has actually excelled in opening up streets for managing back Derrick Henry, ranking second one of appropriate tackles along with a 83.3% run block gain rate.-- Jamison Hensleyplay1:34 Belichick impressed along with what he has seen from RavensBill Belichick explains to Rub McAfee what is actually functioning properly for Lamar Jackson as well as the Ravens' offense.Week 7 result: Beat the Texans 24-22Week 7 ranking: 8Young riser: TE Tucker KraftThere are actually plenty of youthful risers to decide on coming from considered that nearly three-quarters of the roster is 25 or much younger: Thirty-eight of the 53 players qualify. Yet when it involves someone in that generation whose stage show has actually increased, look no further than Kraft. He recorded his 4th goal pass of the time Sunday in reality, all 4 of his TD catches have can be found in the past four activities. The 23-year-old is tied for the crew lead in goal catches and ranks 3rd in events (21) and getting backyards (264 ).-- Rob DemovskyWeek 7 end result: Lost to the Lions 31-29Week 7 position: 2Young riser: PK Will certainly ReichardThe newbie sixth-rounder has actually created all 30 of his attempts this season, featuring 18-for-18 on extra aspect tries and 12-for-12 on field goal makes an effort, the most by any NFL kicker this time without an overlook. That includes four makes of 53 gardens or longer, and trainer Kevin O'Connell claimed he was prepped to send out Reichard, 23, for a 68-yard try to win the Vikings' Full week 7 game before a charge drove the line back 5 gardens.-- Kevin SeifertFollow the NFL all period long.u2022 Full timetable"|Status "u2022 Intensity graphes for each crew "u2022 Deals"|Traumas "u2022 Regulation Football Energy Mark "u2022 Playoff photo forecasts "More NFL coverage ".Full week 7 result: Lost to the Packers 24-22Week 7 ranking: 4Young riser: S Calen BullockBullock, 21, has been a pleasurable shock in his rookie time. He leads the staff in interceptions (2) as well as is actually matched for 2nd in successfully pass deflections (4). When resisting quarterbacks intended Bullock, they possess a passer ranking of 46.9. The 2024 third-rounder has become a starter for the Texans' defense and also has a ball-hawk rate of fifty%, which is easily the best matched up to the various other defensive spines. There have been actually some novice mistakes when Bullock has been actually hammered through receivers downfield, however the early come backs possess the Texans thrilled.-- DJ Bien-AimeWeek 7 end result: Beat the Jets 37-15Week 7 ranking: 11Young riser: CB Beanie Bishop Jr.There's a lot of options on a staff as younger as the Steelers, yet it's tough to choose any person other than the 24-year-old novice undrafted free agent after his 2 interceptions versus quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Bishop had a bounce-back performance after getting picked apart by quarterback Dak Prescott two full weeks previously, and he performed it in a huge way, almost returning his second job interception for a touchdown. The Steelers entered the period without any evident inheritor to the slot corner location, and also it appeared the Steelers would need to get along along with Cameron Sutton put on hold the initial eight games. Bishop, however, is actually showing why he gained first-team representatives early in training camp.-- Brooke PryorWeek 7 result: Beat the Panthers 40-7Week 7 ranking: 9Young riser: CB Mike SainristilWashington decided on rookie Sainristil, who switched 24 previously this month, in the 2nd cycle as a nickel corner, as well as he came to be an urgent starter. He is actually listed at 5-foot-10, 182 pounds but participates in greater than his measurements. Because of concerns at corner along with Emmanuel Forbes Jr., the Leaders moved Sainristil outside-- acknowledging he is actually far better inside, but they required him somewhere else. Previously this time, instructor Dan Quinn named him a "rare rival" as well as a leader-- not only for the other novices yet likewise for the other protective spines.-- John Keimplay0:45 Dopp: Zach Ertz can be a TE streamer optionDaniel Dopp reveals why Zach Ertz can be a streaming choice at tight edge in Full week 8. Full week 7 outcome: Shed to the Ravens 41-31Week 7 ranking: 7Young riser: CB Tykee SmithThe Bucs' 23-year-old newbie third-round choice and beginning nickelback pressured fumbles in next full weeks and tape-recorded his first profession interception on Oct. 13 against the Saints. Johnson possesses also had pair of handles for a reduction, two quarterback favorites and also pair of successfully pass separations.-- Jenna LaineWeek 7 result: Beat the Giants 28-3Week 7 position: 13Young riser: DB Cooper DeJeanHis rookie period got off to a slow-moving beginning due to a hamstring personal injury he suffered this summer, but he has actually been a difference-maker since ending up being the starting nickel edge in Week 6. DeJean, 21, has posted 10 takes on, half a sack and 2 quarterback stress in 2 games, helping to harden a device that has yielded nine aspects complete during that period. He likewise has taken control of as punt returner for hurt Britain Covey as well as is balancing 11 backyards every gain.-- Tim McManusWeek 7 outcome: Beat the Falcons 34-14Week 7 position: 14Young riser: OLB Derick HallHall's underwhelming rookie season has yielded to a second-year breakout under Seattle's new training workers. After videotaping zero sacks last period, the 2023 second-rounder leads the crew along with 5.0 sacks (ninth-most in the NFL). He additionally possesses three takes on for reduction-- actually matching his overall coming from final season-- along with pair of pressured fumbles as well as a 64-yard scoop-and-score touchdown Sunday. The Seahawks' defensive face has been actually damaged through accidents over the 1st seven full weeks, however the 24-year-old Venue has been actually a continual pressure.-- Brady HendersonTop tales of the week from Receive special access to 1000s of costs posts a year from top writers. u2022 Freedom amongst finest sports 'revenge labels' "u2022 College football: Who possesses fallen, risen? "u2022 NFL overreactions: Lions operate the NFC" Additional ESPN+ information ".Week 7 result: Shed to the Chiefs 28-18Week 7 position: 10Young riser: OL Dominick PuniPuni strolled right into San Francisco as well as quickly staked his insurance claim to the starting correct shield work. It is actually a posture that has actually been a bent much of instructor Kyle Shanahan's tenure because 2017, yet Puni, 24, has shown early indications of being actually the answer. There have been missteps along the way, but he has a 94.5% elapsed block gain rate (11th among all shields), a 73.1% run block succeed price (20th) as well as needs to continue to enhance. That will be notable for an aggressive line that anxiously needs an inflow of top quality, cost-controlled skill.-- Scar WagonerWeek 7 result: ByeWeek 7 ranking: 16Young riser: DT Gervon Dexter Sr.The second-year defensive tackle has actually been actually a major plus for the Bears' elapsed surge this season when he presumed the 3-technique setting full-time. Dexter positions third among all internal defensive electrician with 5.0 sacks, which aspects into the Bears' 8.4% sack amount (8th ideal in NFL). The majority of his teammates lead to exactly how Dexter, 23, enhanced his physical body this offseason, which has actually played a direct function in his productivity. "His tasks have actually practically been perfect," defensive coordinator Eric Washington claimed. "Therefore, there have actually been no issues as for him not residing in the placement to implement."-- Courtney CroninWeek 7 end result: ByeWeek 7 position: 15Young riser: LB DeMarvion OvershownHe sat out his rookie season due to a torn ACL in his left side leg, yet he has actually shown the ability that captivated the Cowboys good enough to make him a third-round selection in 2023. He opened the time just like a nickel plan linebacker and also has actually given that become an every-down linebacker, playing just about 29 pops before 4 activities. The 24-year-old necessities to become even more steady, however he possesses the velocity to track down almost any person as well as make up for an error.-- Todd ArcherWeek 7 result: Lost to the Seahawks 34-14Week 7 ranking: 12Young riser: LG Matthew BergeronBergeron was actually thrust right into a beginning task on the objectionable pipes as a newbie final period and had developing discomforts. But in 2024, he has actually entered into his own level that is actually 11th in the league in elapsed block win rate (61%) and also 17th in operate block win cost (70.9%). Bergeron, 24, has actually quit quarterback stress on 7.8% of passing breaks, the 12th-best result in the game amongst left side protections (minimum required 200 passing breaks) and also has substantial benefit.-- Marc Raimondiplay1:36 Why Industry Yates would certainly not start Kirk Cousins in fantasyField Yates breaks why he doesn't check out Kirk Cousins as a beginning quarterback in imagination schedules after a 2nd organized bad performance.Week 7 outcome: Beat the Saints 33-10Week 7 ranking: 21Young riser: DB Riley MossIf Dab Surtain II claims you play with fire as well as competition and "ready the proper way" then that needs to be actually cause for pause. Marsh, 24, has been actually precisely what's needed to have in the cornerback spot throughout from Surtain-- among the busiest spots in the defense as quarterbacks routinely avoid Surtain's side. Moss (forty five addresses and also one interception this time) is actually competitive, hard and bodily as well as his length creates it complicated to press the ball past him. However very most essentially, he keeps his aggressiveness and also technique after a penalty or a huge play. He returns to the huddle and also goes on having fun.-- Jeff LegwoldWeek 7 end result: Lost to the Cardinals 17-15Week 7 rank: 17Young riser: FB/DT Scott MatlockAs a rookie defensive handle last time, Matlock participated in primarily on unique groups. He was anticipated to have actually an enhanced part on the interior defensive line this period, but trainer Jim Harbaugh switched Matlock to fullback and he has actually been actually a crucial part of the Chargers' rushing game. Matlock, 24, still plays defense and also exclusive groups his 236 pops are the 11th most on the team. He's becoming an unlikely but vital component of one of the NFL's ideal hurrying offenses.-- Kris RhimWeek 7 result: Beat the Browns 21-14Week 7 ranking: 23Young riser: TE Erick All of Jr.The 24-year-old rookie got into the game as a fourth-round pick with low requirements after suffering an ACL accident in his final year at Iowa. Yet All rapidly became one of Cincinnati's best precarious end choices. He is actually second in that posture group in outrageous snaps, according to NFL Next Generation Stats, behind experienced Drew Sample. As well as while Sample has actually been a very useful participant as a result of his stopping, All offers Cincinnati its very most well-shaped option at precarious edge. He possesses 16 catches this period reviewed to Sample's four.-- Ben BabyWhat to recognize for the 2025 NFL draft u2022 Very early simulated draughts: Reid|Yates|Miller u2022 Kiper's Big Panel|Job rankings u2022 QB Hot Panel|Hunter's estimate u2022 Projected command|Evaluations|Much more.Full week 7 end result: Beat the Dolphins 16-10Week 7 ranking: 19Young riser: CB Jaylon JonesJones was actually composed to contend as a deepness gamer, however he has actually been lifted away from requirement to the Colts' top outside cornerback circumstance. The 22-year old, who was actually drafted in the 7th round in 2023, rates 5th in the rank along with eight passes defensed this season. Jones has actually also generated a "limited home window" on thirty three% of tosses on which he has actually been targeted, according to NFL Next Generation Statistics. That's a respectable number for a long-shot player who has been inquired to participate in a large job in his second time.-- Stephen HolderWeek 7 outcome: Beat the Chargers 17-15Week 7 ranking: 20Young riser: TE Trey McBrideMcBride emerged as a standout last year, getting a team-high 825 receiving backyards and also three goals. And he has actually proceeded his growth as one of the very best limited ends in the league this period. The 24-year-old has the third-most celebrations (33 ), second-most aim ats (forty five) and also fourth-most yards (322) at the placement.-- Josh WeinfussWeek 7 result: Shed to the Broncos 33-10Week 7 ranking: 18Young riser: CB Kool-Aid McKinstryMcKinstry has started only game thus far-- when Marshon Lattimore was out in Week 2-- and he primarily has actually been actually utilized in nickel or dime package deals since that video game. He's about to receive a considerably greater part proceeding as a result of Paulson Adebo's season-ending leg personal injury. The 22-year-old probably are going to be beginning the rest of the season, which will provide the Saints a potential glance of the future along with Adebo's contract running out in 2025.-- Katherine TerrellWeek 7 end result: Beat the Raiders 20-15Week 7 rank: 18Young riser: S Jaylen McColloughThe undrafted rookie has 3 interceptions in his past pair of activities, including 2 Sunday. The Rams have been looking for a playmaker in the second and the 24-year-old McCollough has created a smudge due to the fact that acquiring a boost in participating in time. He participated in just 12 defensive breaks before the Rams' Week 5 reduction to the Packers yet has since played 33.-- Sarah BarshopWeek 7 end result: Shed to the Steelers 37-15Week 7 ranking: 22Young riser: LB Jamien SherwoodThe Planes don't possess lots of alternatives as a more mature group, but Sherwood has actually participated in well enough to supplant C.J. Mosley at a linebacker place. Publicly, Sherwood hasn't been embrocated, however he has begun the past five video games although Mosley is currently healthy and balanced. Sherwood is actually a past university safety who brings velocity and ability to the posture, which aids in pass insurance coverage. The 24-year-old likewise leads the crew with 58 tackles. He resides in the final year of his arrangement and also can be eligible a nice pay time if he keeps it up.-- Rich CiminiWeek 7 outcome: Lost to the Colts 16-10Week 7 position: 24Young riser: RB Jaylen WrightThe Dolphins demonstrated how a lot they valued Wright's capability when they traded a potential third-round choice to make him in the 4th round in April. He wowed throughout training school as well as shined in his very first true chance of the time-- 86 yards on thirteen carries in Miami's Week 5 get the Patriots. With the ability as well as deepness in the Dolphins' backfield, Wright isn't very likely to kip down a rookie time like De'Von Achane's in 2023. But Wright might develop an effective younger tandem along with Achane upcoming season if he continues to make.-- Marcel Louis-JacquesWeek 7 outcome: Lost to the Eagles 28-3Week 7 rank: 25Young riser: CB Dru PhillipsA third-round selection previously this year, Phillips has been among the best efficient protective spines in the organization. He's tied for second on the Giants with six handles for a loss as the nickel cornerback and also has lost hope just 50 getting yards as the closest defender on 12 aim ats, depending on to Next Gen Statistics. Basic manager Joe Schoen honored Phillips' physicality and also aggressiveness visiting of Kentucky. It seems to become converting to the NFL. Phillips, 22, has a possibility to become one of the game's finest nickel corners.-- Jordan RaananWeek 7 outcome: Beat the Patriots 32-16Week 7 ranking: 31Young riser: RB Storage tank BigsbyHe leads the Jaguars in hurrying (415 gardens) as well as is 2nd in the NFL in lawns per bring (6.2 ). Bigsby set up career highs in brings (26) and gardens (118) on Sunday with starter Travis Etienne Jr. sidelined as a result of a hamstring accident. The Jaguars still consider to use Etienne as the starter, yet Bigsby has actually gotten a greater task. He still needs to boost along with pass defense and acquiring the round. That is actually where Etienne has a considerable advantage.-- Michael DiRoccoWeek 7 outcome: Shed to the Rams 20-15Week 7 position: 27Young riser: LG Jackson Powers-JohnsonThe second-round draft pick saw his career get off to a slow start due to injury. But Powers-Johnson, 21, has presently shown flashes of being actually a foundational outrageous product line piece as a newbie, both for his procedure as well as attitude, due to the fact that coming to be a starter in Week 4. Coach Antonio Pierce said he has actually currently been actually said to through referees to watch on Powers-Johnson's hostility on the field.-- Paul GutierrezWeek 7 outcome: Dropped to the Expenses 34-10Week 7 rank: 28Young riser: CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. A genitals trauma to Chidobe Awuzie landed Brownlee in the beginning lineup against the Dolphins in Week 4. Brownlee answered by aiding limitation recipients Jaylen Waddle as well as Tyreek Hill to a mixed eight events for 63 gardens. The 23-year-old newbie cornerback has additionally been actually an aspect versus the run. "I just have fun with that side and also intend to permit the planet recognize I'm one of the top novice cornerbacks," Brownlee said to ESPN. The Titans like Brownlee's aggressive technique to the setting, which he said has actually been actually improved through playing with professional L'Jarius Sneed.-- Turron DavenportWeek 7 result: Dropped to the Bengals 21-14Week 7 ranking: 29Young riser: WR Cedric TillmanThe Browns have one of the earliest rosters in the NFL and also a number of their youthful players have regressed this season. However if Sunday's reduction is actually any type of indicator, Tillman is actually a player to check out moving forward. In the very first game because Cleveland traded recipient Amari Cooper to the Expenses, Tillman had the second-most pops of any kind of Browns recipient and uploaded job highs in targets (12 ), celebrations (eight) as well as lawns (81 ). Tillman, 24, figures to have a more constant function in the outburst for the remainder of the season.-- Daniel Oyefusiplay1:55 Schefter particulars opportunity of Deshaun Watson's attend Cleveland being actually overAdam Schefter participates in Dab McAfee as well as talks about Deshaun Watson's future with the Browns after the quarterback burst his ideal Achilles tendon.Week 7 outcome: Lost to the Jaguars 32-16Week 7 rank: 32Young riser: CB Religious GonzalezGonzalez, 22, is actually the crew's No. 1 cornerback whose promise presented early in 2023 when he was called NFL Defensive Newbie of the Month for September-- merely the third protector in franchise business background to gain such a respect. Today in his 2nd season, he has come back from a disconnected shoulder that sidelined him for thirteen video games and also has actually been actually charged along with covering the opponent's No. 1 pass receiver. "He goes and also receives the matchup-- plays inside, participates in outside," cornerbacks train Mike Pellegrino mentioned. "That is actually difficult to perform in the National Football League. He is actually boosted to the obstacle."-- Mike ReissWeek 7 outcome: Lost to the Commanders 40-7Week 7 ranking: 30Young riser: ILB Trevin WallaceWallace, 21, showed glimpses of star material in training school, creating plays such as his pick-six versus Planes quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the course of a joint practice. He wasn't acquiring much having fun opportunity until four weeks earlier when both starting inside endorsers, Shaq Thompson (Achilles) as well as Josey Jewell (hamstring), decreased because of injuries. He has been actually a handling machine the past 3 games-- his 34 takes on ranking 3rd on the group, and also he is actually matched for very first with two takes on for loss.-- David Newton.