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 on December 22-23, the NFL announced today. Griffin III completed 16-of-24 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns in the Redskins’ 27-20 defeat of the Philadelphia Eagles.
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 on December 22-23, the NFL announced today. Griffin III completed 16-of-24 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns in the Redskins’ 27-20 defeat of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Griffin III was selected from among five finalists through fan votes on NFL.com. The other finalists were linebacker Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers, quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts, safety Harrison Smith 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.
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
Week 5: Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis
Week 6: Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins
Week 7: Alfred Morris, RB, Washington Redskins
Week 8: Andrew Luck, QB, Indianapolis Colts
Week 9: Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 10: Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Week 11: Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins
Week 12: Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins
Week 13: Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins
Week 14: Alfred Morris, RB, Washington Redskins
Week 15: Kirk Cousins, QB, Washington Redskins
Week 16: Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins
So disappointed in the poll this week. RGIII didnt deserve it. It was an average week at best but yet he wins. Wilson had a much better week, as did Luke Kuechly. Kuechly though like in the pro bowl voting isnt flashy but just a very good football player.
I would tend to agree with you this week. Clearly, Redskins fans are stuffing the ballot box. 🙂 I did think Russell Wilson was the choice this week.
Completely biased by Skins fans. The Obvious answer was Wilson. 49ers were the top scoring defense going into week 16. Wilson and the Seahawks put up 42 points on them. This should have been Wilson all the way. I mean. How is a 7 point win against the EAGLES impressive in any standard? Wilson should’ve taken it.
The ‘Skins are on fire this year. Ten wins from three different players, including two QBs. Crazy!
This is completely wrong. Boooooo!! This is the third week in a row I don’t agree.
In the last two weeks, Wilson has scored 8 touchdowns, yet has been beaten out by poor Redskins performances. Obviously, the RG3 hype is helping stuff the ballot box.
Russell Wilson deserves it he killed one of the best teams in the NFL. As RGIII won by a touchdown to one of the worst teams in the NFL. Redskins fans are loading the votes 6 redskins in a row?
Both Wilson and Kuechly are more deserving.