Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week


Every week during the NFL season, five finalists are chosen for the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week award, and a winner is determined by fan voting online at . At the end of the season, total fan voting from the year is tabulated to determine the five finalists for the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award, which is also determined by online fan voting. From 2002 to 2008, it was known as the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week award.

Winners

2000s

2002

2003

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2009

2010s

2010

WeekPlayerTeamPositionKey statistics and notes
1Dexter McClusterKansas City ChiefsReturn specialist94-yard punt return touchdown
2Jahvid BestDetroit LionsRunning back232 yards from scrimmage, 3 touchdowns
3Tony MoeakiKansas City ChiefsTight end44 yards, 1 touchdown
4Sam BradfordSt. Louis RamsQuarterback23 of 41, 289 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT
5Max HallArizona CardinalsQuarterback17 of 27, 168 yards, and 1 INT
6Chris IvoryNew Orleans SaintsRunning back158 yards rushing, 17 yards passing
7Dez BryantDallas CowboysWide receiver/Punt returner171 total yards, 3 touchdowns
8Ndamukong SuhDetroit LionsDefensive tackle2 sacks, 4 tackles, 17-yard fumble return touchdown
9Jacoby FordOakland RaidersWide receiver148 receiving yards, 94-yard kickoff return touchdown
10Tim TebowDenver BroncosQuarterbacktwo touchdowns, one rushing and one passing
11Bryan McCannDallas CowboysPunt returnerreturned a punt 97 yards for a touchdown and had one tackle
12Sam Bradford St. Louis RamsQuarterbackcompleted 22 of 37 passes for 308 yards and three touchdowns
13Sean LeeDallas CowboysLinebackertwo interceptions, returning one for a 31-yard touchdown
14Rob GronkowskiNew England PatriotsTight endfive receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown
15Aaron HernandezNew England PatriotsTight endfour receptions for 31 yards and two touchdowns
16Tim Tebow Denver BroncosQuarterbackcompleted 16 of 29 passes for 308 yards, a touchdown, and an interception; 27 yards rushing, 1 rushing touchdown
17Rob Gronkowski New England PatriotsTight endsix receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown

2011

WeekPlayerTeamPositionKey statistics and notes
1Randall CobbGreen Bay PackersWide receiver2 receptions, 35 yards, 1 touchdown; record-tying 108-yard kickoff touchdown return
2Denarius MooreOakland RaidersWide receiver5 receptions, 146 yards, 1 touchdown
3Stefen WisniewskiOakland RaidersOffensive guardHelped lead key blocks for a Raiders' ground game that got 234 yards of offense
4Cam NewtonCarolina PanthersQuarterback27 of 46, 374 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 8 rushes, 35 yards, 2 TDs
5Aldon SmithSan Francisco 49ersLinebacker2 tackles, 2 sacks
6Aldon Smith San Francisco 49ersLinebacker4 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 safety, 1 forced fumble
7DeMarco MurrayDallas CowboysRunning backSingle-Game Franchise Record 253 rushing yards, 1 TD
8Marcell DareusBuffalo BillsDefensive end4 tackles, 2.5 sacks
9Andy DaltonCincinnati BengalsQuarterback22 of 39, 217 yards, 3 TD
10Denarius Moore Oakland RaidersWide receiver5 receptions, 123 yards, 2 touchdowns
11Torrey SmithBaltimore RavensWide receiver6 receptions, 165 yards, 1 touchdown
12Andy Dalton Cincinnati BengalsQuarterback21 of 31, 270 yards, 1 TD
13Colin McCarthyTennessee TitansLinebacker9 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
14T.J. YatesHouston TexansQuarterback26 of 44, 300 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
15Cam Newton Carolina PanthersQuarterback13 of 23, 149 yards, 2 TD; 7 carries, 55 yards
16Cam Newton Carolina PanthersQuarterback12 of 17, 171 yards, 3 TD; 6 carries, 65 yards, 1 TD
17Sterling MooreNew England PatriotsCornerback1 assisted tackle, 2 interceptions; includes a 21-yard INT return for a TD

2012

WeekPlayerTeamPositionKey statistics and notes
1Robert Griffin IIIWashington RedskinsQuarterback19 of 26, 320 yards, 2 TD; 9 carries, 42 yards
2Trent RichardsonCleveland BrownsRunning back19 carries, 109 rushing yards, 1 TD; 4 receptions, 36 receiving yards, 1 TD
3Andrew LuckIndianapolis ColtsQuarterback22 of 46, 313 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 50 rushing yards
4Robert Griffin III Washington RedskinsQuarterback26 of 35, 323 yards; 8 carries, 36 yards, 1 TD
5Andrew Luck Indianapolis ColtsQuarterback31 of 55, 362 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
6Robert Griffin III Washington RedskinsQuarterback17 of 22, 182 yards, 1 TD; 8 carries, 138 yards, 2 TD
7Alfred MorrisWashington RedskinsRunning back22 carries, 120 yards
8Andrew Luck Indianapolis ColtsQuarterback26 of 38, 297 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
9Doug MartinTampa Bay BuccaneersRunning back25 carries, 251 rushing yards, 4 TD, 4 receptions, 21 yards
10Russell WilsonSeattle SeahawksQuarterback12 of 19, 188 yards, 2 TD; 7 carries, 34 yards
11Robert Griffin III Washington RedskinsQuarterback14 of 15, 200 yards, 4 TD; 12 carries, 84 yards, 158.3 passer rating
12Robert Griffin III Washington RedskinsQuarterback20 of 28, 311 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 7 carries, 29 yards
13Robert Griffin III Washington RedskinsQuarterback13 of 21, 163 yards, 1 TD; 5 carries, 72 yards
14Alfred Morris Washington RedskinsRunning back23 carries, 129 yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble
15Kirk CousinsWashington RedskinsQuarterback26 of 37, 329 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
16Robert Griffin III Washington RedskinsQuarterback16 of 24, 198 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
17Alfred Morris Washington RedskinsRunning back33 carries, 200 yards, 3 TD

2013

WeekPlayerTeamPositionKey statistics and notes
1Caleb SturgisMiami DolphinsKicker3/3 Field Goals, 2/2 Extra Points
2EJ ManuelBuffalo BillsQuarterback27 of 39, 296 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 13 rushing yards
3Giovani BernardCincinnati BengalsRunning back10 carries, 50 rushing yards, 1 TD; 4 receptions, 49 receiving yards
4Kiko AlonsoBuffalo BillsLinebacker5 combined tackles, 2 interceptions
5Geno SmithNew York JetsQuarterback16 of 20, 199 yards, 3 TD; 3 carries, 21 rushing yards
6Keenan AllenSan Diego ChargersWide receiver9 receptions, 107 yards, 1 TD
7D. J. FlukerSan Diego ChargersOffensive tackleOffense produced season high 158 rushing yards
8Sio MooreOakland RaidersLinebacker6 combined tackles, 1.5 sacks
9Eddie LacyGreen Bay PackersRunning back22 carries, 150 rushing yards, 1 TD
10Tavon AustinSt. Louis RamsWide receiver2 receptions, 138 yards, 2 TDs
11Matt McGloinOakland RaidersQuarterback18 of 32, 197 yards, 3 TDs
12Keenan Allen San Diego ChargersWide receiver9 receptions, 124 yards
13Zach ErtzPhiladelphia EaglesTight end5 receptions, 68 yards, 2 TDs
14Marlon BrownBaltimore RavensWide receiver7 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD
15Keenan Allen San Diego ChargersWide receiver2 receptions, 29 yards, 2 TDs
16Le'Veon BellPittsburgh SteelersRunning back26 carries, 124 yards, 1 TD
17Keenan Allen San Diego ChargersWide receiver5 receptions, 89 yards

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