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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels wins again

The awards keep coming in for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels.

For the sixth time in eight weeks, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week.

Daniels won the award for his performance in Sunday’s 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears, where he completed 21 of 38 passes for a career-high 326 yards, including the game-winning touchdown pass on a 52-yard Hail Mary.

In case you missed it, here’s the throw:

Daniels’ performance was even more impressive because he did it after barely practicing last week. He suffered a rib injury in the first quarter of the Week 7 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Daniels is completing 71.8% of his passes through eight weeks for 1,736 yards, seven touchdowns and only two interceptions. He’s also rushed for 424 yards and four touchdowns. He’s broken numerous NFL rookie records and team records this season.

At 6-2, Washington is in first place in the NFC East and faces the New York Giants on Sunday.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence nominated for Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week

Lawrence earned his second Rookie of the Week nomination for his effort in Jacksonville’s win on Sunday.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence continues to progress as a rookie. While his season numbers aren’t incredible (with a 59.7% completion with seven touchdowns and eight interceptions), the week-to-week improvements have been clear.

For the second time this season on Sunday, Lawrence avoided any interceptions as he led the Jags to their first win in the 2021 campaign with a walk-off field goal to beat the Dolphins in London. He was 25-of-41 and tossed for 319 yards and a touchdown. He also manufactured the quick field-goal drive at the end of the game.

After his impressive performance, Lawrence was named a finalist for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week in Week 6. He was previously nominated for the award in Week 1, as well, though he didn’t win it. This time around, he’s joined by Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle, Steelers running back Najee Harris, Bears running back Khalil Herbert and Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

Fans can vote for the Rookie of the Week by heading to NFL.com/voting/rookies.