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Commanders’ Croskey-Merritt Wins Fourth Pepsi Rookie of the Week After 105-Yard, 2-TD Week 17

The seventh-round running back’s fourth fan-voted honor underscores his rise as Washington’s offensive focal point.

Overview

  • Croskey-Merritt was named Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 17, marking his fourth win of the season.
  • He rushed 11 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns against the Cowboys, including a 72-yard scoring run.
  • Through Week 17, he has 162 carries for 776 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns, plus nine receptions for 68 yards.
  • His eight rushing touchdowns lead all rookies this season, according to the coverage of league stat trackers.
  • After two early-season fumbles, he logged a 10-game, 91-touch stretch without a turnover and is expected to be a key factor again in Week 18 at Philadelphia.