Keeping track of Tribune NFL reporter Don Pompei’s contenders for offensive rookie of the year.
TEAM, POS QUICK HIT
Matt Forte
RB, Bears (7-6) Sunday: Ran for 69 yards on 21 carries in victory over Jacksonville..
2008: 269 att, 1,081 yds, 4.0 avg, 6 TDs; 53 rec, 395 yds, 4 TDs
DeSean Jackson,
WR, Eagles (6-5-1) Sunday: No catches, 2 rushes for minus-9 yards in win over Giants.
2008: 53 rec, 775 yds, 14.6 avg, 2 TD; 14 rec of 20-plus yds
Chris Johnson
RB, Titans (12-1) Sunday: Ran for 136 yards on 19 carries, 1 TD in win over Cleveland.
2008: 222 att, 1,094 yds, 4.9 avg, 8 TDs; 39 rec, 257 yds, 1 TD
Ryan Clady,
T, Broncos (8-5) Sunday: Denver rushed for 139 yards in win over Kansas City.
2008: Team 15th in NFL rushing, 9th AFC (4.5 avg, 1,470 yds)
Joe Flacco,
QB, Ravens (8-4) Sunday: Late vs. Washington.
2008: 202 of 331, 2,276 yds, 12 TDs, 9 INTs, 82.3 rating
Jake Long,
T, Dolphins (8-5) Sunday: Miami led Buffalo 37:31 to 22:29 in time of possession.
2008: Team 14th in NFL rushing, 7th in AFC (4.2 avg, 1,390 yds)
Matt Ryan,
QB, Falcons (8-5) Sunday: Was 24 of 33 for 315yds, 1 TD in loss to New Orleans.
2008: 227 of 366, 2,940 yds, 14 TDs, 7 INTs, 92.0 rating
Steve Slaton,
RB, Texas (6-7) Sunday: Gained 120 yds on 26 carries in victory over Green Bay.
2008: 206 att, 1,024 yds, 5.0 avg, 8 TDs, 37 rec, 290 yds, 1 TD
Source: NFL.COM
