Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has attended every fixture so far this season and averaged out his player ratings from the Teessiders’ Championship matches. Five reflects an underwhelming performance, six solid, and seven impressive. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each player has fared.
17. Ashley Fletcher - 6.5
(6 ratings) The forward has received four 7s so far this season, as well as one six and a 5 in the aforementioned Blackburn defeat. 6.5 Photo: Jan Kruger
18. Britt Assombalonga - 5.8
(6 ratings) It's not always easy operating as a lone frontman and some of Assombalonga's marks have reflected that. The 26-year-old was a handful at Bristol City last time out, though, and earned an average-boosting 8 at Ashton Gate. 5.8 Photo: Getty Images
19. Rudy Gestede - N/A
Has made three substitute appearances off the bench in the Championship so far this season, equating to 11 minutes of football. Neither outing was long enough to give a fair mark. N/A Photo: Getty Images
20. Stephen Walker - N/A
The teenager came off the bench to make his league debut for Boro at Blackburn with seven minutes to go. N/A Photo: David Price