Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Running back Alfred Morris of the Washington Redskins is the Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on October 18-22, the NFL announced today. Morris rushed for 120 yards on 22 carries in the Redskins’ 27-23 loss to the New York Giants.
Morris was selected from among five finalists through fan votes on NFL.com. The other finalists were linebacker Dont’a Hightower of the New England Patriots, quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts, running back Doug Martin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and safety Harrison Smith of the Minnesota Vikings.
Read more: The Official Blog of Panini America