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Jess Root

Kyler Murray wins Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honors

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback is coming off his finest performance thus far in his NFL career. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Cardinals to a 34-33 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

He completed 27-of-37 passes for a career-high 340 passing yards and three touchdowns. He did not turn the ball over.

He can add another honor as well as the league recognition for his play. He was honored by fans. He was named the Pepsi Rookie of the Week for Week 6.

Fans voted for one of five rookies during the week and Murray won it this week.

The other nominees for their Week 6 play were Eagles running back Miles Sanders, Redskins receiver Terry McLaurin, Steelers linebacker Devin Bush and Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu.

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio.

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