• Michael Penix Jr.’s first NFL start: While the box score looks unfavorable, Penix was very solid in the Falcons’ win over the Giants.

• Dallas Turner earns an elite PFF grade: Turner achieved the first PFF game grade above 90.0 of his career thanks to an exceptional interception.

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Michael Penix Jr.’s first NFL start was uneventful but positive, and Dallas Turner posted the first PFF game grade above 90.0 of his career.

Here’s how these two and the rest of the 2024 rookie first-rounders performed over the past week, with PFF grades, picks, snap counts and analysis.

Pick #1: Chicago Bears: QB Caleb Williams

Overall rookie grade: 68.1 (Rank: 4/5)
Main Opponent: N/A
Week 16 Snapshots: 63
Week 16 grade: 83.0

As has often been the case this season, Williams got off to a slow start before turning in a solid performance with the Bears well behind. His overall grade of 83.0 PFF this week was his third-highest grade of the season, while his four big throws represent his second-most in a game. He boasted clean pockets and earned a passing grade of 91.1 PFF – one of the best grades in the NFL this week. Williams has now avoided throwing an interception in nine straight games.