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Broncos DL Dre’Mont Jones nominated for Rookie of the Week award

Broncos defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones has been nominated for the Rookie of the Week award on NFL.com.

After a standout performance in a 27-17 win over the Lions last week, Broncos defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones has been nominated for the Rookie of the Week award on NFL.com.

Jones totaled four tackles and two sacks against Detroit in Week 16, the first multi-sack game of his career. The Ohio State product has now totaled eight tackles, three sacks and one interception this year. He has also broken up two passes.

Jones is probably a longshot to win the award because he faces some tough competition from the offensive side of the ball. Jones’ competition includes Giants QB Daniel Jones (352 yards, 5 touchdowns), Eagles running back Miles Sanders (156 yards, 1 TD), Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow (107 yards, 1 TD) and Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (two sacks). Daniel Jones is the clear favorite to win the award this week.

Fans can vote for Jones this week at NFL.com/Rookies. Two weeks ago, Broncos quarterback Drew Lock was named Rookie of the Week following a three-touchdown performance in a win over the Texans on the road.

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Broncos QB Drew Lock voted NFL.com’s Rookie of the Week

Broncos quarterback Drew Lock has been named the NFL Rookie of the Week after throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday.

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock has been voted the NFL.com Rookie of the Week, the league announced Friday.

Lock completed 81.5 percent of his passes for 309 yards with three touchdown passes against one interception in Denver’s 38-24 win over the Houston Texans in Week 13. He became the first rookie QB to throw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns in his first career road start in the Super Bowl era.

Lock beat out Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (153 yards, two touchdowns), Steelers receiver/returner Diontae Johnson (145 combined yards, two touchdowns), Bills running back Devin Singletary (118 total yards) and Giants receiver Darius Slayton (154 yards, two touchdowns) to win the award.

Lock is the second Broncos player to take home an award this week, joining safety Kareem Jackson, who was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. In his first game against his former team, Jackson totaled 11 tackles, one interception and three pass breakups. He also returned a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown.

Lock and Jackson will look to build on their strong performances when the Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 14.

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Broncos DB Kareem Jackson named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week by NFL.com.

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the NFL announced Wednesday. Jackson had a standout performance in Denver’s 38-24 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Facing the team he spent the first nine years of his career with, Jackson totaled 11 tackles, one interception and three pass breakouts. He also returned a fumble 70 yards for a touchdown. He became the first defender with at least 10 tackles, a fumble returned for a score and an interception in the same game since former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher in 2011.

On the year, Jackson has totaled 69 tackles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble. His 11 tackles on Sunday tied a career high.

This marks the first time a Broncos defender has taken home a conference award since outside linebacker Von Miller won in Week 11 last season. Jackson is the 34th Denver defender to take home the award since 1984.

Broncos QB Drew Lock nominated for Rookie of the Week award

Broncos quarterback Drew Lock has been nominated for NFL.com’s Rookie of the Week award after his big game in Week 14.

After leading the Broncos to a 38-24 win over the Texans in Week 14, quarterback Drew Lock has been nominated for the Rookie of the Week award on NFL.com.

Lock completed 81.5 percent of his passes in the win for 309 yards with three touchdown passes against one interception, good for a 136.0 passer rating. He is the first QB in the Super Bowl era to throw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns in his first start on the road.

Lock’s competition for the award is Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (153 yards, two touchdowns), Steelers receiver/returner Diontae Johnson (145 combined yards, two touchdowns), Bills running back Devin Singletary (118 total yards) and Giants receiver Darius Slayton (154 yards, two touchdowns).

Fans have often shown a bias toward QBs in the voting this season — a QB has won seven of the last 13 awards — so Lock seems to have a good chance of taking home the award after his strong showing in Week 14.

Fans can vote for the award now through Thursday on NFL.com/Rookies.

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