5 Best rookie performances of Week 5 of the 2022-23 NFL season ft. Breece Hall

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#3 - Dameon Pierce

Houston Texans v Jacksonville Jaguars

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce continues to impress fans during his maiden campaign.

In the Texans’ 13-6 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pierce had 26 carries for 99 yards and three receptions for 14 yards. An amazing 97 of his rushing yards came after contact.

Pierce also punched in the go-ahead touchdown for Houston in what turned out to be the game-winner.

The fourth-round pick from the 2022 NFL Draft has cemented himself as the starter for Houston and a contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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#2 - Sauce Gardner

New York Jets v Cleveland Browns

New York Jets rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner further cemented his Defensive Rookie of the Year claims during their 40-17 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Gardner was excellent in the blowout win, grabbing his first career interception, as well as forcing a safety.

He also had five total tackles and one pass defended, allowing a passer rating of just 34.2.

To put that into context, opposing quarterbacks would be better off throwing the ball to the ground on every play, which would make their rating 39.6.

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#1 - Breece Hall

New York Jets v Pittsburgh Steelers

Fellow New York Jets rookie Breece Hall was excellent during his breakout game against the Dolphins.

Hall rushed 18 times for 97 yards, as well as punching in his first NFL touchdown. On top of this, he has 100 extra receiving yards, having established himself as the top back for the Jets already. A true dual-threat running back is rare in today's NFL, and New York may have found a gem in Hall, who fell to them in Round 2 of the 2022 draft.