Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Quarterback
Robert Griffin III of the
Washington Redskins is the
Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Week for games played from September 27 to October 1, the NFL announced today. In Week 4, Griffin completed 26-of-35 passes for 323 yards and rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown. He also engineered a game-winning field goal drive in the final minute as the Redskins defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-22.
Griffin was selected from among five finalists through fan votes on
NFL.com. The other finalists were running back
Brandon Bolden of the
New England Patriots, linebacker
Vontaze Burfict of the
Cincinnati Bengals, quarterback
Ryan Tannehill of the
Miami Dolphins and kicker
Greg Zuerlein of the
St. Louis Rams.
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 III, QB, Washington Redskins
Week 2: Trent Richardson, RB, Cleveland Browns
Week 3: Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts
Week 4: Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins
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