Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Quarterback T.J. Yates of the Houston Texans is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Dec. 8-12, the NFL announced Friday.
After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January. The winner will be announced at a press conference at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
PEPSI ROOKIE OF THE WEEK NOMINEES
Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks
Baldwin -- who went undrafted in April -- blocked a punt that resulted in a touchdown, and then scored a touchdown of his own on a 29-yard reception. Baldwin finished the game with seven receptions for 93 yards.
Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons
Jones caught three passes for 104 yards and two scores in the Falcons' 31-23 victory over the Carolina Panthers. His second touchdown reception with 4:17 left in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winner.
Jake Locker, Tennessee Titans
Locker converted 13 of 29 pass attempts for 282 yards and a score in under three quarters of play in the Titans' 22-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Locker also added 36 yards and a touchdown on six rushing attempts.
T.J. Yates, Houston Texans
Yates completed 26 of 44 passes for 300 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the Texans' 20-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Yates also added five carries for 36 rushing yards, and threw for the game-winning touchdown with just two seconds remaining in the game.
Titus Young, Detroit Lions
Young hauled in four passes for 87 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 34-28 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
