After the first three weeks of play in the 2026 season, it's time to start investing in some rookie player scouting. There has already been a number of significant contributions on contending teams, and we're still a couple weeks shy of Memorial Day and the end of the college season. Here are some first year players standing out on film so far.
Obviously, the finish between DC and New York will be replayed forever, but that epic conclusion was far from the only dramatic rivalry showdown in Week 3, as the action ramped up significantly across the Association.
The Carolina Flyers dismantled the Philadelphia Phoenix 31-14 at the Carolina home opener this past weekend. It was about as dominant a complete game and team performance as you’ll find in the UFA, with the Flyers taking control of the game early and not relinquishing it for even a second. The key stretch for the Flyers was a dominant middle half of the game, winning the second and third quarters by a combined score of 18-7 (8-2 in the third alone).