It really is nice to see Texas players producing in the NFL again.
Best newcomer performance: WR Xavier Worthy
Worthy had the impact the Chiefs were hoping for when they drafted him in the first round. He delivered two plays of more than 20 yards, the first one a touchdown on an end-around the first time he got the ball and the other a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs had three pass plays of more than 30 yards and three others of more than 20. Worthy's mere presence on the field might have contributed even when it wasn't him getting the ball. -- Adam Teicher
Best newcomer performance: LB DeMarvion Overshown
There were lots of choices thanks to Dallas' big win, but Overshown gets the nod. He sat out his rookie season because of a torn ACL in his left knee but was all over the field against the Browns. He finished with nine tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. His closing speed was eye-opening on his sack of Browns QB Deshaun Watson since he beat Micah Parsons to the signal-caller. There might be growing pains as the year progresses, but he is off to a great start. -- Todd Archer
Best newcomer performance: DB DeShon Elliott
Elliott, one of several offseason defensive acquisitions who made a splash Sunday, got the first interception of the game and had two passes defended. The pick came in the first quarter as Falcons QB Kirk Cousins threw a ball over the middle to WR Drake London. Elliott dove in front of London and snagged the pass. It was such a well-timed, anticipatory play that fellow newcomer Donte Jackson started celebrating the interception before Elliott even had the ball. The Steelers' depth in the secondary is still thin, but Elliott made the game-changing plays needed to support a developing offense. -- Brooke Pryor
Best newcomer performance: WR Adonai Mitchell
The Colts' minimal roster turnover this season yielded few choices here, but rookie Mitchell demonstrated his ability despite catching only one pass for 2 yards. Two overthrows on deep balls from QB Anthony Richardson were disappointing because Mitchell had easily beaten his defender. On one, Mitchell's route was so good that Houston CB Kamari Lassiter had no choice but to grab Mitchell as he ran past him, drawing an illegal contact penalty. Look for Mitchell to have an impact in the coming weeks. -- Stephen Holder
Best newcomer performance: DL T'Vondre Sweat
Sweat didn't post any stats in the box score, but the big rookie had an impact. "[He] really showed up for us both in the run and the pass game," Titans coach Brian Callahan said. "He's been rising I think ever since he's gotten here." Any concerns about Sweat's conditioning can be put to bed, as he played 67% of Tennessee's defensive snaps. -- Turron Davenport
Best newcomer performance: S Brandon Jones
Though the Broncos' run defense faded down the stretch in the loss to the Seahawks, Jones was active with six tackles. He is half of a new safety duo along with P.J. Locke, replacing last season's veteran pairing of Kareem Jackson and Justin Simmons. As their biggest signing in free agency this offseason, the Broncos are giving Jones what he says is the biggest opportunity of his career. He will fill a more versatile role than he did in four seasons with the Dolphins, and the Broncos will need Jones to play at or near his peak often. -- Jeff Legwold
1. Kansas City Chiefs
Preseason ranking: 1
Best newcomer performance: WR Xavier Worthy
Worthy had the impact the Chiefs were hoping for when they drafted him in the first round. He delivered two plays of more than 20 yards, the first one a touchdown on an end-around the first time he got the ball and the other a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. The Chiefs had three pass plays of more than 30 yards and three others of more than 20. Worthy's mere presence on the field might have contributed even when it wasn't him getting the ball. -- Adam Teicher
7. Dallas Cowboys
Preseason ranking: 11
Best newcomer performance: LB DeMarvion Overshown
There were lots of choices thanks to Dallas' big win, but Overshown gets the nod. He sat out his rookie season because of a torn ACL in his left knee but was all over the field against the Browns. He finished with nine tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. His closing speed was eye-opening on his sack of Browns QB Deshaun Watson since he beat Micah Parsons to the signal-caller. There might be growing pains as the year progresses, but he is off to a great start. -- Todd Archer
11. Pittsburgh Steelers
Preseason ranking: 16
Best newcomer performance: DB DeShon Elliott
Elliott, one of several offseason defensive acquisitions who made a splash Sunday, got the first interception of the game and had two passes defended. The pick came in the first quarter as Falcons QB Kirk Cousins threw a ball over the middle to WR Drake London. Elliott dove in front of London and snagged the pass. It was such a well-timed, anticipatory play that fellow newcomer Donte Jackson started celebrating the interception before Elliott even had the ball. The Steelers' depth in the secondary is still thin, but Elliott made the game-changing plays needed to support a developing offense. -- Brooke Pryor
20. Indianapolis Colts
Preseason ranking: 18
Best newcomer performance: WR Adonai Mitchell
The Colts' minimal roster turnover this season yielded few choices here, but rookie Mitchell demonstrated his ability despite catching only one pass for 2 yards. Two overthrows on deep balls from QB Anthony Richardson were disappointing because Mitchell had easily beaten his defender. On one, Mitchell's route was so good that Houston CB Kamari Lassiter had no choice but to grab Mitchell as he ran past him, drawing an illegal contact penalty. Look for Mitchell to have an impact in the coming weeks. -- Stephen Holder
27. Tennessee Titans
Preseason ranking: 24
Best newcomer performance: DL T'Vondre Sweat
Sweat didn't post any stats in the box score, but the big rookie had an impact. "[He] really showed up for us both in the run and the pass game," Titans coach Brian Callahan said. "He's been rising I think ever since he's gotten here." Any concerns about Sweat's conditioning can be put to bed, as he played 67% of Tennessee's defensive snaps. -- Turron Davenport
30. Denver Broncos
Preseason ranking: 31
Best newcomer performance: S Brandon Jones
Though the Broncos' run defense faded down the stretch in the loss to the Seahawks, Jones was active with six tackles. He is half of a new safety duo along with P.J. Locke, replacing last season's veteran pairing of Kareem Jackson and Justin Simmons. As their biggest signing in free agency this offseason, the Broncos are giving Jones what he says is the biggest opportunity of his career. He will fill a more versatile role than he did in four seasons with the Dolphins, and the Broncos will need Jones to play at or near his peak often. -- Jeff Legwold
