The point where NFL contenders separate themselves from weaker teams has arrived. The narratives around the two types of teams divert in December. The former is focused on entering the postseason on a high. The latter is discussing draft order and the changes that need to be made in the offseason.
Regardless of where a team falls on that spectrum, it all begins and ends in the same place: the NFL Draft. For most contenders, it is easy to point to that three-day weekend as a turning point of a franchise's fortunes. Less successful teams may be looking ahead to the hope that comes with a strong draft class.
The rookies taken in April who are making key contributions are in the Power Rankings below. These rankings are not based on statistical performance but rather overall play. Without further ado, here are the cumulative regular-season rookie rankings following Week 13:
Week 14 Rookie Rankings
