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Prescott, Kessler lead Pepsi Rookies of the Week

San Diego Chargers' Jatavis Brown, Cleveland Browns' Cody Kessler, Philadelphia Eagles' Wendell Smallwood, and Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott were the standout rookies for Week 6. Here's a deeper look at the nominees for Pepsi Rookie of the Week honors.

PEPSI ROOKIE OF THE WEEK NOMINEES

Jatavis Brown, San Diego Chargers

Brown registered 14 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in a 21-13 win over the Denver Broncos.

Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

Prescott completed 18 of 27 passes for 247 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 30-16 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys

Elliott rushed for 157 yards on 28 carries in a 30-16 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Wendell Smallwood, Philadelphia Eagles

Smallwood ran in a 86-yard kick return for a TD against the Washington Redskins.

Cody Kessler, Cleveland Browns

Kessler completed 26 of 41 passes for 336 yards and 2 TDs for a 105.3 passer rating against the Tennessee Titans.