Former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen is in the running for the NFL’s Pepsi Rookie of the Week after his historic Week 2 performance.
Allen, who scored his first NFL touchdowns in the New York Jets’ 24-17 triumph over the Tennessee Titans, was listed as one of six candidates to earn the award this week. The list includes Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Jared Verse, Los Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers.
Daniels, who rushed for 88 yards and two scores during his Commanders debut vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, took home the honor in Week 1.
Allen walked off the turf with 56 total yards and two touchdowns in the Jets’ first win of the season over the Titans at Nissan Stadium. He became the youngest player in NFL history (20 years, 239 days) to register two scores from scrimmage in the same game.
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While Harrison Jr., the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison, will likely take home the honor with his 130-yard, two touchdown day, Allen’s contributions to the Jets offense suggest he will become more involved in future games.
New York plays the New England Patriots in the team’s first home game of the 2024 season on Thursday, Sept. 19.