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The Atlanta Falcons set a franchise record with 57 sacks in the 2025 season, highlighted by rookie James Pearce Jr.'s 10.5 sacks, marking a significant turnaround for the team's pass rush and showcasing the contributions of young players and strategic acquisitions.
Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Lane Hutson to an eight-year, $70.8 million contract, recognizing his outstanding rookie season where he led all NHL rookies in points and assists, set rookie records for the Canadiens, and won the Calder Trophy.
Paige Bueckers delivered an outstanding 44-point game, setting a rookie scoring record in her first WNBA season, showcasing her versatile skills and calm demeanor. However, despite her brilliance, her team, the Dallas Wings, suffered a narrow loss and remains out of playoff contention, highlighting the team's overall struggles and lack of supporting talent.
Nick Kurtz made history as the first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a single game, tying the major league record with 19 total bases, in a remarkable performance that highlights his rapid rise in baseball.
Nick Kurtz, a rookie for the Oakland Athletics, made history by becoming the first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a game, matching the total bases record with 19, in a remarkable performance against the Houston Astros. The game featured Kurtz's perfect 6-for-6 night, and he became the youngest player to achieve a four-homer game, solidifying his status as a standout player this season.
Shane van Gisbergen made history in NASCAR by becoming the winningest foreign-born driver, matching Tony Stewart's rookie win rate, and achieving a rare weekend sweep at Chicago, solidifying his dominance on road and street courses in his rookie season.
Brock Bowers, the Las Vegas Raiders' rookie tight end, set a new NFL record for most receptions by a rookie in a single season, surpassing the previous record with 87 catches in just 13 games. Despite the Raiders' 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers, Bowers leads the NFL in receptions for 2024, with 884 yards and four touchdowns. The Raiders, now 2-11, will face the Atlanta Falcons next Monday.
Caleb Williams has set an NFL rookie record with 212 consecutive passing attempts without an interception, surpassing Kyler Murray, despite the Chicago Bears' struggles this season. Williams also broke the Bears' franchise record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback. While these achievements highlight his potential, the Bears' ongoing issues, including a five-game losing streak and coaching changes, suggest Williams needs more stability to translate his individual success into team victories.
Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is on the verge of breaking Kyler Murray's NFL rookie record for consecutive passes without an interception. Williams has gone 193 attempts without a pick and needs 19 more against the Lions to surpass Murray's 211-pass streak. Despite his improvement, the Bears have lost five consecutive games, with their last win occurring on October 13.
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has set a new franchise record for single-season rookie passing yards, surpassing Mitchell Trubisky's 2017 record with 2,356 yards. Williams also tied the franchise's rookie touchdown record with 11, matching Charlie O'Rourke's 1942 mark. With six games remaining, Williams has the potential to break Erik Kramer's 1995 single-season passing yardage record of 3,838 yards, needing to average 247 yards per game. Additionally, Williams is on track to set the Bears' rookie record for passer rating and could surpass Justin Fields' rookie rushing record.
Caleb Williams set a new Chicago Bears rookie record for passing yards, surpassing Mitchell Trubisky's 2017 record of 2,193 yards in just his eleventh game. While reaching a 4,000-yard season or Erik Kramer's franchise record of 3,838 yards may be challenging, Williams is on track to climb the Bears' all-time passing list, potentially entering the top 25, currently held by Cade McNown with 3,111 yards.
Brock Bowers, the Raiders' rookie tight end and 13th overall pick from Georgia, has set a new NFL record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in their first 10 games, with 706 yards. Bowers also joins Odell Beckham Jr. as the only players to have at least 70 catches in their first 10 games. Despite the Raiders' 2-8 record, Bowers' performance has been a standout, with the team looking to build around him in the future.
Chicago Sky's Angel Reese made WNBA history by achieving seven consecutive double-doubles, the longest streak for a rookie in the league. She set the record during a home game win against the Dallas Wings, surpassing the previous record of six set by Tina Charles and Cindy Brown. Reese, a former LSU star, currently averages 12.4 points and 10.8 rebounds per game and has 26 games left to potentially match or exceed the rookie season record of 22 double-doubles.
Caitlin Clark made WNBA history in the Indiana Fever's 88-82 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks by becoming the first rookie to achieve a 30-5-5-3-3 stat line. Despite the Fever's early season struggles, Clark's performance continues to draw large crowds, including 16,000 attendees for the game.
Puka Nacua, a rookie wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, set a new postseason rookie record with 181 receiving yards, surpassing DK Metcalf's previous record of 160 yards. Nacua's impressive performance in his first career NFL postseason game has garnered attention, highlighting the impact of successful draft picks for the Rams.