Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has been nominated for Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week. Fan voting began today at noon and continues through Thursday at 5 p.m. at NFL.com. This is Jones-Drew's fourth nomination for Rookie of the Week honors.
Jones-Drew carried 25 times for 98 yards and one touchdown and caught three passes for 47 yards with a long of 37 yards. Jones-Drew, who scored on touchdown run of 12 yards, now has 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 total. He has now had at least one rushing touchdown in a team-record six consecutive games.