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NFLSU rookie check-in: Week 5 preview

The Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie cornerback, Mansoor Delane, continued his standout season with another dominant performance, shutting down Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers in Week 5. Delane’s ability to contain Bowers—one of the NFL’s most explosive offensive threats—demonstrated his readiness for a top-tier role in the Chiefs’ defense.

Meanwhile, rookie safety A.J. Haulcy faced another setback, missing key assignments that allowed the opposing offense to exploit gaps in coverage.

The Chiefs are on their bye week before facing the Pittsburgh Steelers, a team known for its struggles against deep passes, which could provide Haulcy with an opportunity to rebound.

On the offensive side, rookie wide receiver Zavion Thomas remains largely unused in the Bears’ scheme, though his return game has been inconsistent, including a costly fumble against the New York Jets. Meanwhile, rookie tight end Bauer Sharp of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remains sidelined, adding to the team’s struggles as they sit at 0-4.

The Buccaneers’ coaching staff will need to address Sharp’s absence soon if they hope to turn things around. In Atlanta, rookie linebacker Harold Perkins delivered his best performance yet against the New Orleans Saints, making impactful plays in both run and pass defense, though he’ll face a tougher test against the Baltimore Ravens next.

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