Tag: Rookie of the Week

Jayden Daniels appreciates the ‘best fans in America’

Jayden Daniels shows his appreciation for Commanders’ fans.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been named the NFL Rookie of the Week eight times this season. On Thursday, Daniels could make it nine times, as he was terrific in last Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Saints, completing 25 of 31 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 66 yards.

Washington fans have played a part in Daniels winning that award eight times. You see, every week, the NFL names six of the top rookie performances from the week and allows fans to vote for the winner.

It’s safe to say that Washington fans love Daniels. He feels that love and appreciates the Commanders’ fans.

“I mean, I appreciate the fan base,” Daniels said when asked what he thought about the fans always voting for him. “I appreciate the best fans in America.”

On Tuesday, Daniels was out in the DMV community, delivering bikes to the Boys and Girls Club and spending time with fans.

Due to his outstanding rookie campaign, Daniels’ burgundy and black jerseys have been two of the top sellers this season.

If Daniels wins the Rookie of the Week award again for Week 15, he will receive a title belt, meaning nine title belts won.

What does he do with all of those belts?

“Nothing,” Daniels said when asked what he does with all the belts. “I mean, not anything. I mean, they’re in the house, in the living room.”

Daniels and the Commanders have their hands full this week, facing the 12-2 Eagles.

Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight named Rookie of the Week

Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight named Rookie of the Week

The Seattle Seahawks have found another hidden gem in the later rounds of the draft. This time, their diamond in the rough is none other than rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight, who has been an absolute terror in the middle of the field. Now, the fourth rounder out of UTEP has earned Rookie of the Week honors for his efforts in Week 14.

Knight led the team with 12 total tackles in the 30-18 road victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle’s defense helped fuel the dominant win over Arizona, and Knight was a key contributor.

The Seahawks struggled defending the run earlier this year, and part of the reason was weak play at linebacker. Seattle’s two offseason acquisitions, Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson, were not up to par. As a result, the Seahawks didn’t double down on their mistakes. Instead, they quickly moved off both and replaced them with Ernest Jones IV and elevated rookie Tyrice Knight into a starting role.

The moves have paid off in dividends for Seattle, as their defense has transformed since their Bye Week into one of the stingiest in the league. The Seahawks have something special with No. 48, and I suspect a Week 14 “Rookie of the Week” award won’t be the only accolade he earns in his career.

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Raiders will try to keep reigning Rookie of the Week from 3rd straight career high game

Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving beat out Raiders TE Brock Bowers for Rookie of the Week. The two face off in Tampa this Sunday.

Even a career-high 140 receiving yards and a touchdown on ten catches wasn’t quite enough for outstanding rookie tight end Brock Bowers to land Rookie of the Week honors.

The award instead went to Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving who put up a career-high 152 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries (6.1 ypc) while adding three more catches for 33 yards for 185 yards from scrimmage in an OT win over the Carolina Panthers.

Irving was selected in the fourth round of April’s draft out of University of Oregon.

Irving has set new career highs each of the past two weeks for the Bucs. Week 12 saw him put up 88 yards on the ground and a total of 152 yards from scrimmage. He’s also had a touchdown in three straight weeks.

Clearly Irving has the hot hand in Tampa and they will keep feeding him the rock and the next team on the slate is the Raiders who head for Tampa to face the Bucs next Sunday.

Each team will heavily feature their standout rookies in their offenses.

Bo Nix makes Broncos history again with Rookie of the Week award

Bo Nix is the first player in Broncos history to win Rookie of the Week in three consecutive weeks.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been named Rookie of the Week following the team’s 29-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12.

Nix has now won NFL.com’s Rookie of the Week award in three consecutive weeks, making him the first player in franchise history to accomplish such a feat. Nix previously won after impressing against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10 and against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11.

Nix was also named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week and the Air Player of the Week after the Falcons game. He was also named the NFL’s Rookie of the Month in October.

Nix went 25-of-42 passing for 273 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers against the Raiders last week. Through 12 games this season, the rookie QB has completed 64.9% of his passes for 2,548 yards and 16 touchdowns against six interceptions. He has also rushed for four touchdowns and hauled in a touchdown catch this fall.

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Broncos QB Bo Nix nominated for Rookie of the Week yet again

Broncos QB Bo Nix has once again been nominated for the Rookie of the Week award. Go vote!

The Denver Broncos stand at 7-5 after 12 weeks, and one of the biggest reasons for their surprising success has been steady quarterback play.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had another turnover-free performance against the Las Vegas Raiders, going 25-of-42 for 272 yards and two scores, both thrown to wide receiver Courtland Sutton.

Following that performance, Nix has been nominated for the Rookie of the Week award on NFL.com. Nix was one of six players on either side of the ball to be nominated for the award.

The other nominees are as follows:

  • Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (25 of 38 (65.8%) for 275 yards, 2 TDs; 74 rushing yards, rushing TD)
  • Bears QB Caleb Williams (32 of 47 (68.1%) for 340 yards, 2 TDs, 103.1 rating; 33 rushing yards)
  • Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (151 scrimmage yards (87 rushing, 64 receiving), rushing TD)
  • Dolphins LB Chop Robinson (4 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2 PDs)
  • Titans CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (4 tackles, INT, 3 PDs, TFL)

This is Nix’s fifth nomination for Rookie of the Week this season. After struggling to start the season, Nix has improved week after week, being a vocal leader of the Broncos as the year has progressed.

Fans can vote for Nix through Thursday morning on NFL.com.

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Broncos QB Bo Nix wins 2 more awards: ‘It doesn’t end with just that’

Triple Crown: Broncos QB Bo Nix was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, the Air Player of the Week and the Rookie of the Week.

The awards just keep coming for Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix.

After being named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, Nix was also named the Air Player of the Week and the Rookie of the Week on NFL.com.

“I’m proud of where he’s at,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said of Nix after Wednesday’s practice. “He works tirelessly and [has] the confidence in his teammates. All of that stuff is what you hope to see.

“The best part is — you guys know him now — he’s very grounded and he’s very team-driven relative to what’s important. We just want to keep building on that. It’s good with where we’re at in this juncture of the season.”

Nix went 28-of-33 (84.8%) passing for 307 yards with four touchdowns and no turnovers in a 38-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Nix was honored by this week’s accolades, but he knows there’s still work to be done.

“It’s cool, it’s a great honor,” Nix said Wednesday, “It’s a great responsibility, but at the same time it doesn’t end with just that. You obviously have to continue to go back. They only remember your last game, so you have to go out there and continue to do it. It’s a great honor. Many great players have won the award in the past, so it’s an honor to be included and be that recipient. [There is] a lot of work left to be done.”

Nix aims to remain even-keeled going forward.

“I understand what it’s like to be playing well, and then also not playing well,” Nix said. “So [I] definitely want to continue playing well. It’s just being able to stay grounded with being able to handle the highs and the lows and just remain the same. Be the same guy in the locker room all the time.”

Up next for the Broncos is a road game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Broncos QB Bo Nix nominated for two weekly awards on NFL.com

Broncos QB Bo Nix has been nominated for Air Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week. Go vote!

Following a record-breaking performance against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has been nominated for a pair of weekly awards on the league’s official website.

Nix has been nominated for the Air Player of the Week award as well as the Rookie of the Week award on NFL.com.

Nix went 28-of-33 passing for 307 yards with four touchdowns and no turnovers in a 38-6 win over the Falcons on Sunday. His competition in the Air Player of the Week award includes Jared Goff (412 yards, four touchdowns) and Matthew Stafford (295 yards, four touchdowns).

Nix’s competition in the Rookie of the Week voting features Drake Maye (282 yards, two touchdowns), Caleb Williams (321 yards), Ladd McConkey (123 yards), Brock Bowers (126 yards, touchdown) and Kamren Kinchens (8 tackles, interception, forced fumble).

Nix was previously named Rookie of the Week following Week 10.

Fans go vote for Nix at NFL.com/FedEx and NFL.com/Rookies. Voting runs through Thursday morning.

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Broncos QB Bo Nix named NFL Rookie of the Week

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix continues to put up impressive numbers in his first season.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was named the NFL Rookie of the Week for his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10.

Against the Chiefs, Nix went 22-of-30 passing (73.3%) for 215 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers, good for a 115.3 passer rating. This is Nix’s first time winning the award in 2024.

According to a statement released by the Broncos, Week 10 was Nix’s third game this season with a passer rating of at least 100 and it was his fourth game with multiple passing scores.

Nix is the first Bronco to win the weekly award since Pat Surtain did it in Week 12 of 2021. Nix is also the fourth Broncos quarterback to win Rookie of the Week, joining Drew Lock, Tim Tebow and Jay Cutler.

Nix’s impressive rookie campaign is highlighted by his 15 total touchdowns (10 passing TDs, good for first among rookies), 206 completions (first among all rookie quarterbacks), and 1,968 passing yards (second among all rookie signal-callers).

Nix looks to continue to improve against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11 on Sunday.

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Broncos QB Bo Nix nominated for weekly NFL award

Broncos QB Bo Nix is the only quarterback nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award in Week 10.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award following a heartbreaking 16-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10.

Nix had an impressive showing against the defending champions, going 22-of-30 passing (73.3%) for 215 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers, good for a a 115.3 passer rating.

This marks Nix’s fourth Rookie of the Week nomination of the season. He was also nominated after performances against the Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. This comes on the heels of Nix’s Rookie of the Month award for the month of October.

This week, Nix faces off against five non-quarterbacks in the voting.

  • QB Bo Nix: 215 passing yards, two passing TD’s, 73.3 completion percentage.
  • RB Bucky Irving: 97 scrimmage yards (73 rushing, 14 receiving), rushing TD
  • RB Tyrone Tracy: 103 rushing yards, rushing TD
  • WR Ricky Pearsall: four receptions for 73 yards, receiving TD
  • CB Kamari Lassiter: Tackle, two INTs, two passes defended
  • DL Jared Verse: Four tackles, sack, two TFL, forced fumble, fumble recovery

Through ten games, Nix leads all rookie quarterbacks with 14 total touchdowns (10 passing, four rushing), is second in passing yards (1,968 yards), and most importantly, he looks poised in coach Sean Payton’s offense.

Fans can vote for Nix through Thursday morning on NFL.com.

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Broncos QB Bo Nix nominated for weekly NFL award

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award. Go vote!

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the Week award following a 28-14 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Nix had his best professional game to date, completing 28-of-37 passes (75.7%) for 284 yards, no turnovers, a 124.2 passer rating, and accounted for all four Broncos touchdowns (three passing, one rushing).

This is Nix’s third Rookie of the Week nomination; he also earned recognition after wins over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3.

Nix is up against some tough competition this week, including Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who had a miraculous Hail Mary throw against the Chicago Bears in Week 8, and four other rookies:

  • QB Bo Nix: 284 passing yards, four total TDs (3 passing, 1 rushing)
  • QB Jayden Daniels: 326 passing yards, 56 rushing yards, 1 TD
  • WR Marvin Harrison:111 receiving yards, 1 TD
  • RB Isaac Guerendo: 102 scrimmage yards (85 rushing, 17 receiving), rushing TD
  • WR Ladd McConkey: 111 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs
  • RB Tyrone Tracy: 150 scrimmage yards (145 rushing, 5 receiving), rushing TD

Through eight games, Nix has 12 total touchdowns (eight passing, four rushing), five interceptions, 1,530 yards passing, completing 63.5 percent of his passes and 259 rushing yards. Fans can vote for Nix until Thursday morning on NFL.com.

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