Tag: NFL Rookie of the Week

Colts’ Josh Downs up for Rookie of the Week

Josh Downs is up for Rookie of the Week!

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week following his stellar outing against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The second-round pick has enjoyed a strong start to the season, and he continued that trend at home against the Browns. Despite facing a tough defense, Downs posted five receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown.

His touchdown came on a heads-up play in which he got behind the defense on a free play thanks to Myles Garrett jumping offsides. He got behind the zone and raced 59 yards to the end zone to conclude the offense’s first drive.

Also nominated this week includes Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks.

Fans can vote for the Colts rookie on NFL.com through Thursday at noon ET.

Jedrick Wills wins NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 10

It’s a rare win for an offensive lineman, the first since 2013

Congratulations are in order for Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills. The big lineman won the NFL Rookie of the Week award for Week 10.

Wills is the first Browns rookie to capture the honor since 2018, when three different Browns — Nick Chubb, Baker Mayfield and Denzel Ward — all captured the weekly award that year. Wills is also a rare winner as an offensive lineman. Only three other linemen have earned the Rookie of the Week since voting began in 2002 and none have won since 2013.

Wills pitched a shutout in pass protection against the Houston Texans in Week 10, including some matchups with J.J. Watt. He also made several key blocks to help spring both Chubb and Kareem Hunt for over 100 yards rushing in the game, the first time Browns teammates have topped the century mark in the same game since 1966.

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Former Ohio State defensive lineman Dremont Jones up for NFL Rookie of the Week

Former Ohio State defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones has been nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the Week.

Former Ohio State and current Denver Bronco defensive lineman Dremont Jones is up for NFL Rookie of the Week after a fantastic performance against the Detroit Lions.

Jones had himself a day with four tackles and two sacks in a 27-17 victory over a reeling Detroit Lions squad. He continues to develop at the defensive end spot and is showing that he was worth the Broncos taking a chance on him in the 3rd round of last year’s NFL Draft.

Jones is up for the award against Daniel Jones of the Giants, Miles Sanders of the Eagles, Hunter Renfrow of the Raiders, and Derick Roberson of the Titans.

If you want to help Jones with the honor, you can vote directly on NFL.com.

Dwayne Haskins has been named the NFL’s Rookie of the Week

Former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins was recognized as the NFL’s Rookie of the Week for his performance against the Eagles.

It probably took longer than anyone thought, but former Ohio State and current Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been named the NFL’s Rookie of the

His team lost the game 37-27 to the Philadelphia Eagles, but it wasn’t because of the effort of the former Heisman finalist. Haskins had his best career game in the NFL by far, completing 19 of 28 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns.

One of those touchdowns may have looked vaguely familiar to Ohio State fans as well — as Haskins connected with former Buckeye receiver Terry McLaurin for a 75-yard strike. The fact that the connection came in front of former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer made it even sweeter.

The Redskins are hoping that the No. 15 pick of last year’s NFL Draft will eventually develop to become the face of the franchise as one of the best future quarterbacks in the league. But so far, Haskins has struggled throwing interceptions and grasping the offense in year one.

He threw another pick on Sunday, but a performance like what we saw on Sunday has to be encouraging for the Redskins organization.