The 2024 NFL season featured remarkable transformations among several players, highlighting a midseason resurgence that changed their trajectories. Among the most notably improved players was Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers, who turned his disappointing start around, posting a grade increase from 51.5 to 86.4 in the second half of the season. Young's comeback included 22 big-time throws, solidifying his position as a potential franchise quarterback.
In a similar vein, Edgerrin Cooper, a rookie linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, showcased outstanding performance, achieving the highest grade among his peers in the second half, which marked his establishment as a future star. Other players like Matthew Stafford and Kenneth Gainwell also made substantial leaps, contributing significantly to their teams' successes as the postseason approach.