1st Quarter Report - Ranking the Rookies
October 8th 2007
by Special K

Here are the top 5 performing rookies for the 1st quarter of the 2007 season.  These rookies have made a big impact so far for their respective teams. Get these guys on your fantasy football team if they are currently undrafted.

1. Dwayne Bowe (WR)
This first year wide receiver has shown great potential and he is needed badly with Kansas City surprising having the worst running attack so far this year.  So far Bowe has 369 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. He has the game winning touchdowns against both Minnesota and San Diego.

2. Adrian Peterson (RB)
The Minnesota running back has rushed for 383 yards and 1 touchdown, plus pulled down 166 receiving yards with 1 touchdown.  He has filled in nicely for the injured Chester Taylor.  A 60 yard TD reception against Atlanta in Week 1 is his biggest highlight.

3. Marshawn Lynch (RB)
Lynch has filled in nicely for McGahee so far in 2007.  He has piled up 373 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. 

4. Nick Folk (K)
Folk's biggest highlight so far in 2007 was his last second 53 yard field goal against the Bills on Monday night. The Cowboys finally have found a kicker they can rely on.

5. Calvin Johnson
Johnson fits in perfect with Mike Martz's offense.  So far in 2007 he has 192 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. He should put up bigger numbers as the year goes on.