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Weekly Winners

Week 1: Randall Cobb

Cobb had one touchdown reception and a record-tying kickoff return for another score.

Week 2: Denarius Moore

Moore's breakout performance included a highlight-reel 50-yard touchdown catch.

Week 3: Stefen Wisniewski

Wisniewski helped pave the way for the Raiders to get 234 yards on the ground.

Week 4: Cam Newton

The fourth time was the charm for Newton, who was a finalist every week so far in 2011.

Week 5: Aldon Smith

Smith had two sacks as the 49ers routed the Buccaneers, 48-3.

Week 6: Aldon Smith

Smith had two sacks, forced fumble and safety as the 49ers dealt Detroit its first loss.

Week 7: DeMarco Murray

Murray ran for a franchise-record 253 yards as the Cowboys topped the Rams.

Week 8: Marcell Dareus

Dareus had 2.5 sacks as the Bills shut out the Redskins in Toronto.

Week 9: Andy Dalton

Dalton led the Bengals to a fifth consecutive win.

Week 10: Denarius Moore

Moore caught two touchdown passes in a win over San Diego.

Week 11: Torrey Smith

Smith had a touchdown and 165 yards receiving in a big divisional game.

Week 12: Andy Dalton

Dalton's efforts in a come-from-behind Bengals win earned the QB top honors.

Week 13: Colin McCarthy

A big day against the Bills, in a crucial Titans win, earned the linebacker top honors.

Week 14: T.J. Yates

T.J. Yates helped deliver a 10th win and playoff berth in landmark Texans victory.

Week 15: Cam Newton

Cam Newton helped the Panthers overwhelmed the playoff-bound Texans.

Week 16: Cam Newton

Newton accounted for four touchdowns in a rout of the Buccaneers.

Week 17: Sterling Moore

Moore had two interceptions, including a pick six, in a win over the Bills.

Panthers' Newton wins second straight Rookie of the Week

Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Quarterback Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Dec. 22-26, 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

Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals

Dalton completed 18 of 31 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' 23-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. He also added five carries for 48 yards on the ground.

Denarius Moore, Oakland Raiders

Moore caught four passes for 94 yards and a score in the Raiders' 16-13 victory over Kansas City Chiefs.

Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers

Newton completed 70.6 percent of his passes for 171 yards and three touchdowns in the Panthers' 48-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also carried six times for 65 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Mistral Raymond, Minnesota Vikings

Raymond tallied six tackles, two passes defensed and one interception returned for 31 yards in the fourth quarter in the Vikings' 33-26 win over the Washington Redskins.

Evan Royster, Washington Redskins

Royster carried 19 times for 132 yards in the Redskins' 33-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He also caught two passes for 15 yards.

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