No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Dec. 27, 2020 03:46 PM EST
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) tries to break a tackle by Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) tries to break a tackle by Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Dec. 27, 2020 05:09 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk (11) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys' Anthony Brown (30) after catching a pass in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, right rear, looks on at the play. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk (11) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys' Anthony Brown (30) after catching a pass in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, right rear, looks on at the play. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dec. 20, 2020 03:55 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) dives across the goal line while scoring a touchdown on a run as New York Giants outside linebacker David Mayo (55) tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) dives across the goal line while scoring a touchdown on a run as New York Giants outside linebacker David Mayo (55) tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Dec. 27, 2020 01:41 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 25, 2020 08:05 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) and wide receiver Amari Cooper, rear, celebrate a touchdown catch by Lamb as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Grayland Arnold (37) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) and wide receiver Amari Cooper, rear, celebrate a touchdown catch by Lamb as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Grayland Arnold (37) walks away in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 27. 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Dec. 27, 2020 06:37 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Dec. 25, 2020 05:37 PM EST
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Dec. 27, 2020 05:08 PM EST
Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Dec. 13, 2020 06:23 PM EST
New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) celebrates as he runs off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) celebrates as he runs off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dec. 20, 2020 07:17 PM EST