Torry Holt (88) just gets into the end zone for his first of two touchdowns on Sunday.

"I set my goals pretty high," Holt told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "I wanted to come in and at least have about 10 touchdowns, at least sixty-some catches, almost 800-900 yards."

While Holt got off to a fast start -- he had touchdowns in the Rams' first two games -- he had become somewhat of a forgotten man in the Rams' high-powered offense. While Marshall Faulk and Isaac Bruce were putting up huge numbers, Holt was waiting his chance to make an impact.

"I was thinking this could be a breakout year, but it slowed down," Holt said. "We've got Marshall and Ike and Az (Hakim) and Ricky (Proehl) and Tony Horne and those guys, Robert Holcombe. The list goes on. You really have to stay patient. When they call your number, you step up and make the plays."

Well, on Sunday, the Rams called Holt's number, and the first-round pick responded. Holt had two touchdowns -- his first scores since the second week of the season -- and caught five passes for 87 yards.

While Holt hasn't put up the kind of numbers he was expecting, his teammates recognize how talented he is. "He's got all the tools," quarterback Kurt Warner said. "There is nothing he can't do. He's got the size. He's got speed. He's got great, strong hands. That's why he is going to be so special."

Here's a look at how some of the league's most intriguing rookies fared in Week 12. Each Tuesday during the regular season, ESPN.com offers its report cards for the Class of '99.

PLAYER, STATS	THE SKINNY
Torry Holt, WR, Rams vs. Saints 5 rec., 87 yds., 2 TDs	Holt had arguably his best game as a professional in the Rams' 43-12 victory over the Saints. He caught five passes for 87 yards, and two of his five receptions went for touchdowns. "I think it was a breakout game," said Holt, who now has 32 receptions for 446 yards and four touchdowns.
Donovan McNabb, QB, Eagles at Redskins 16-for-28 172 yds., 2 TDs, 0 INT 8 att., 71 yds.	During the Eagles' 20-17 overtime loss at Washington, McNabb showed why he was the No. 2 pick in the draft. The rookie from Syracuse rallied the Eagles to two fourth-quarter touchdowns to tie the score and send the game to overtime. While Philadelphia eventually lost the game, McNabb's improved play was a bright spot. "Donovan took a big step forward," tight end Luther Broughton said. "He didn't play like a rookie today. He was relaxed. He seemed like he had been through it before."
Tim Couch, QB, Browns vs. Titans 19-for-35 261 yds., 2 TDs, 0 INT 5 att., 29 yds.	Couch threw two touchdown passes in Cleveland's loss to Tennessee. But that wasn't the most impressive part of his performance. The rookie showed everyone that just how tough he is after getting slammed to the turf by Kenny Holmes and Jevon Kearse in the first half. He lost his helmet on the play and got up wobbly and spitting blood, however, he didn't come out of the game. "He got up with a cut above his eye, spitting blood," coach Chris Palmer told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "He is showing signs of toughness above and beyond anything I ever thought he could."
Martin Gramatica, K, Buccaneers vs. Seahawks 3-for-3 FGs 10 pts.	"Automatica" Gramatica continues to be arguably the Buccaneers' most valuable player on offense. On a team that has been inconsistent offensively, Gramatica has been the one constant. The rookie kicker booted three field goals in Tampa Bay's 16-3 victory at Seattle. He is 21-for-25 in field-goal attempts this season, including 8-for-10 from 40 yards and beyond.
Edgerrin James, RB, Colts vs. Jets 24 att., 74 yds. 7 rec., 53 yds.	James had 74 yards on 24 carries and seven reception for 53 yards in the Colts' victory over the Jets. He is second on the Colts with 46 receptions and continues to be one of Peyton Manning's favorite targets. One negative, James lost his fourth fumble of the season on the Colts' first offensive play of the game. He hadn't lost a fumble in the previous six games. James leads the NFL in total yards from scrimmage with 1,547.
Jevon Kearse, DE, Titans at Browns 3 tackles 1 sack	Kearse continues to terrorize opposing quarterbacks. "The Freak" sacked Tim Couch once, and was involved in another punishing hit. Kearse and Kenny Holmes slammed Couch to the turf following a 7-yard scramble in the first quarter, leaving the rookie quarterback without a helmet and spitting blood. He leads all rookies with 8½ sacks.
Shaun King, QB, Buccaneers at Seahawks 3-for-7 32 yds., 1 TD	King, playing for the first time this season because of an injury to Trent Dilfer, helped lead the Bucs to a 16-3 victory over Seattle. The rookie from Tulane played virtually the entire second half, completing three of seven passes for 32 yards, including his first NFL touchdown in the fourth quarter. "I wasn't scared. I wasn't nervous. I was excited," King said.
Ricky Williams, RB, Saints at Rams Did not play	Williams did not play this weekend because of a turf toe injury he suffered last weekend against the Jaguars. He watched Sunday's loss to the Rams in street clothes and shrugged his shoulders afterward when he was asked if his injury would keep him out of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Despite numerous injuries this season, it was the first game Williams has missed.