Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Quarterback
Andrew Luck of the
Indianapolis Colts is the
Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on September 20-24, the NFL announced today. Luck completed 22-of-46 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns as the Colts lost a tight game to the
Jacksonville Jaguars, 22-17.
Luck was selected from among five finalists through fan votes on
NFL.com. The other finalists were wide receiver
T.Y. Hilton of the Indianapolis Colts, running back
Alfred Morris of the
Washington Redskins, kicker
Blair Walsh of the
Minnesota Vikings and quarterback
Russell Wilson of the
Seattle Seahawks.
After the regular season, five players will be nominated for
Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com throughout the month of January. The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year will be announced at the second annual
NFL Honors awards show in New Orleans on Saturday, February 2, the night before
Super Bowl XLVII.
In conjunction with the 2012 Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Week promotion,
Panini America produces virtual trading cards of each week’s five nominees and a virtual card for each week’s winner.
2012 Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Week Winners
Week 1: Robert Griffin, QB, Washington Redskins
Week 2: Trent Richardson, RB, Cleveland Browns
Week 3: Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts
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