The NFL has announced that Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson is a nominee for the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honor. Johnson recorded 143 scrimmage yards (15 rushing and 128 receiving) and one touchdown in the Week 8 divisional loss to the Denver Broncos.
Pepsi remains part of the fan experience all season long, including its 25th year presenting the NFL Rookie of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Year awards. Other nominees from Week 8 include Broncos running back Jonah Coleman, Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr., and Los Angeles Rams linebacker Wesley Bailey.
Who should be the @pepsi Rookie of the Week for Week 8?
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After the regular season, four players will be nominated
for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Fans can vote for the winner on Instagram or X throughout January.
Fans can vote for one of these four players on Instagram or X (@NFL) through Thursday at 10:00 AM CT to determine who will bring home the Pepsi® NFL Rookie of the Week championship belt for Week 8. The Pepsi® NFL Rookie of the Week will be announced Thursday on Instagram and X.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Emmett Johnson earns Week 8 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week nomination
