2013 NFL Rookie Rankings: Week 2

1.  Houston Texans wide receiver De'Andre Hopkins (12 receptions, 183 yards, TD)
After Andre Johnson went down with a concussion, Hopkins took over late in the Texans' comeback victory over Tennessee, finishing with 7 receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. Hopkins is already emerging as the #2 option that the Texans have long coveted, and will eventually be a more-than-capable replacement for Johnson down the road.
2.  Buffalo Bills quarterback E.J. Manuel (446 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, 95.9 rating, 36 rush yards)
Manuel showed tremendous poise on leading the Bills to a game-winning 80-yard touchdown drive with less than two minutes left against the Panthers. While he's still a work-in-progress (see his interception when staring down receiver T.J. Graham), the team may have finally found it's long-desired heir to Jim Kelly.
3.  St. Louis Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin (12 receptions, 88 yards, 2 TD)
Austin has yet to hit the "home run" play that he's capable of, but has proven to be a great underneath option for quarterback Sam Bradford working out of the slot, where he nearly un-coverable.
4.  Buffalo Bills linebacker Kiko Alonso (19 tackles, 1 INT, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble)
Alonso has been making plays all over the field through two games, and his sack of Cam Newton with no time left sealed the 24-23 victory. Alonso is also tied for 8th in the league in tackles.
5.  Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown (8 receptions, 110 yards, 2 TD)
An undrafted free agent, Brown has used his massive 6'5" frame to become an instant red zone threat for Joe Flacco. While Jacoby Jones is ahead of him on the depth chart, Brown is on his way to becoming the Ravens' second-best wide receiver.
6.  San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (9 tackles, 2 interceptions)
While Reid left Sunday's game early due to a concussion, he's done a very good job of replacing departed All-Pro Dashon Goldson in the San Francisco secondary. While he's not as strong in run support as Goldson, it's easy to see why the coaching staff thinks so highly of the LSU product.
7.  Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Woods (5 receptions, 86 yards, TD)
Many believed that Woods was perhaps the second-most NFL-ready receiver in the draft, and he's done little to make people believe otherwise. A solid route-runner with great hands, he's provided fellow rookie E.J. Manuel another solid receiving option alongside Stevie Johnson.
8. Bengals TE Tyler Eifert (8 receptions, 113 yards)
Eifert is the second-leading receiver among rookies, and is more of a big-play threat that starter Jermaine Gresham. Expect Eifert's production to continue, as receiver A.J. Green will still be the primary focus of opposing defenses.
9.  New England Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins (6 receptions, 89 yards)
Another undrafted free agent, Thompkins is already ahead of fellow rookies Josh Boyce and Aaron Dobson on the depth chart. His targets will see a big decrease when Danny Amendola and Rob Gronkowski are in the lineup, but he's still shown to be a solid playmaker.
10.  New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (470 passing yards, 1 TD, 4 INT, 55.2 rating, 64 rush yards)
Smith struggled in a rain-soaked game against the Patriots (3 interceptions), but with Mark Sanchez placed on designated-to-return injured reserve, this is his team. He'll be hit-and-miss this year, but there is talent there.

Honorable Mention: Packers RB Eddie Lacy (51 rush yards, TD), Jaguars WR Ace Sanders (78 yards), Jets DT Sheldon Richardson (12 tackles, 0.5 sacks)