Cooper Beebe, C, Dallas Cowboys

Beebe made a quick and easy transition to the NFL, doing so while playing a new position. To little surprise of fans who’ve seen Beebe, he has excelled during his rookie season, ranking among the top of all rookie linemen this season.

In a down year for Dallas, Beebe is a leader for the Cowboys, trying to keep the team poised. He was rewarded by being named a captain ahead of the Cowboys’ Monday night matchup against the Texans. 

Deuce Vaughn, RB, Dallas Cowboys

Joining Beebe in Dallas is the shifty back Vaughn, who saw his first carry in a month on Monday.

The second-year pro earned four carries for 13 yards, including a long run of seven while adding a catch for four yards in Dallas’ loss. 

Felix Anudike-Uzomah, DE, Kansas City Chiefs

Anudike-Uzomah continued his role as a rotational pass-rusher this week, recording a tackle against the Bills. His play against the run this year also helped him get more minutes on the field. 

The Chiefs lost to the Bills on Sunday, suffering their first loss of the season.

D.J. Reed, CB, New York Jets

Reed had another good week for the Jets, recording four tackles. The seventh-year pro is a free agent in 2025. Entering the back half of his career, he should still have a lot of teams after him because of his solid play and versatility in the defensive backfield.

The Jets suffered another loss this week to the Colts. Reed is consistent on defense but will need others around him to play better for the Jets. 

Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks

Lockett had two catches for 19 yards this week. Second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauled in a big week for the Seahawks this week but Lockett will remain a consistent option in the weeks to come for quarterback Geno Smith.

The Seahawks took down the 49ers with a late touchdown, moving to 5-5 in the NFC West, which has the Cardinals in first at 6-4 and the rest deadlocked at 5-5. 

Dean Wade, PF, Cleveland Cavaliers

Wade continues carving out a nice role as the sixth man for the Cavaliers this season. In a game this week against the Bulls, Wade had five points, three rebounds and three steals, filling out the stat sheet. Wade also recorded the highest plus-minus for the Cavaliers that game.

The Cavs had a historic start to the season, winning their first 15 games before dropping their first one to the Celtics.