According to Pro Football Focus, rookie cornerback Damarri Mathis was a Top 5 performing rookie in Week 2 as the Denver Broncos beat the Houston Texans in a 16-9 defensive battle. He allowed just three receptions for a paltry 37 yards after replacing Pat Surtain II due to injury.
5. CB DAMARRI MATHIS, DENVER BRONCOS (77.9)
Mathis was thrust into the first action of his NFL career once Patrick Surtain II went down with an injury, and the rookie responded. Mathis finished with four defensive stops and allowed three catches on six targets for 37 yards on the day.