This week, Commanders running back Bill Croskey-Merritt has been nominated for the 4th time this season as the Pepsi Zero NFL Rookie of the Week award for his outstanding effort in the team’s Week 17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
While Croskey-Merritt’s season has had a number of ups & downs, he has worked hard to become a dependable runner and pass protector. Three times before this he has been nominated for (and won) the award for his highly productive games against the Giants in Weeks 1 & 15 along
with his first-ever NFL 100-yard game against the Chargers.
This week, Bill put together another 100+ yard performance — again with two rushing touchdowns to bring his season total to 8 trips to the end zone — this time, on just 11 carries, averaging 9.5 yards per tote. Importantly, it was also his second consecutive game without a fumble. Since putting the ball on the turf twice in Weeks 5 & 6, Bill has managed 91 touches over 10 games without a turnover.
This is a great chance for Commanders fans to again show appreciation for the rookie 7th-round draft pick who has been a sensation and fan favorite since his arrival in Washington.
To cast your vote for Bill this week, CLICK HERE.
By the way, unlike political elections, you are not limited in the number of times you can vote, so feel free to press that “Vote Again” button repeatedly.
Bill began his NFL career with an impressive Week 1 performance against the Giants that was historic.
In Bill’s three Rookie of the Week games, he has produced 298 yards and 5 touchdowns — an average of 99.3 yards and 1.66 TDs per game.
This week against Dallas, he exceeded both of those marks, running for 105 yards and adding a pair of touchdowns, including a 72-yard romp that is the longest of his career (so far).
To cast your vote for Bill Merritt this week, CLICK HERE.
By the way, unlike political elections, you are not limited in the number of times you can vote, so feel free to press that “Vote Again” button repeatedly.
