Fans can vote for one of these five players on NFL.com/rookies now through Friday at 11 a.m., CT to determine the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week. The Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week will be announced Friday evening on NFL.com/rookies.
!DT Jason Jones posted 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and five tackles in the 31-14 victory over Pittsburgh.
After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Diet 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 XLIII in Tampa Bay.
A closer look at the candidates:
Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears
Forte rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries and added two receptions for 28 yards in the Bears' 20-17 overtime win against the Green Bay Packers.
Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Flacco completed 17 of 25 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens defeated the Dallas Cowboys 33-24 on NFL Network's Saturday Night Football.
Jason Jones, DE, Tennessee Titans
Jones had 3.5 sacks, forced three fumbles and recorded five tackles in the Titans' 31-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons
Ryan completed 13 of 24 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown as the Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-17.
Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit Lions
Smith rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries in the Lions' 42-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
