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RB Wilson up for Pepsi Rookie of the Week

Will 327 all-purpose yards and three total touchdowns be enough to name David Wilson the Pepsi Rookie of the Week? You can help decide by voting for the Giants’ first-round draft pick at NFL.com/rookies beginning Tuesday at 9 A.M. ET and ending on Friday at 3 P.M. ET.

Here’s a closer look at the nominees:

» Cleveland Browns WR Travis Benjamin scored on a 93-yard punt return in the second quarter as the Browns beat the Kansas Chiefs 30-7.

» Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles completed 32 of 51 passes for 381 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles’ 23-21 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

» Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris rushed for 122 yards on 23 carries and scored one touchdown in the Redskins’ 31-28 overtime win against the Baltimore Ravens.

» Minnesota Vikings S Harrison Smith recorded six total tackles and one interception which he returned 56 yards for a touchdown in the Vikings’ 21-14 win over the Chicago Bears.

» New York Giants RB David Wilson gained 100 yards on 13 carries and scored two touchdowns on the ground.  He also accounted for 227 kick-return yards, including a 97-yard touchdown return as the Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 52-27.

VOTE DAVID WILSON FOR PEPSI ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

After the regular season, five players will be nominated for Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year honors.  Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January.  The Pepsi MAX NFL Rookie of the Year will be announced at the second annual “NFL Honors” awards show in New Orleans on Saturday, February 2, the night before Super Bowl XLVII.

Power Rankings Roundup

With their 52-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints, the Giants improved to 8-5 on the season, maintaining a one-game lead in the NFC East race.

Here’s a look at what outlets across the nation are saying about the Giants and how they stack up in our weekly power rankings roundup:

NFL.COM POWER POLL

NYG: 5
Previous: 8
Comments: Voters include Gil Brandt, Bucky Brooks, Charley Casserly, Heath Evans, Daniel Jeremiah, Michael Lombardi, Willie McGinest, Shaun O’Hara, Gregg Rosenthal, Darren Sharper, Kurt Warner, Brian Webber, Steve Wyche.
NFC East: No. 11 Redskins (previously 14), No. 14 Cowboys (15), No. 27 Eagles (29)

FOX SPORTS

NYG: 7
Previous: 12
Comments: “If the NFL puts eliminating kickoffs up for vote, the New York Giants will be the first to oppose it.” - Brian Billick
NFC East: No. 11 Redskins (14), No. 13 Cowboys (16), No. 26 Eagles (30)

CBS SPORTS

NYG: 7
Previous: 11
Comments: “The offense had to come alive, and the Saints were the perfect tonic. David Wilson’s speed has to be used more on offense.” - Pete Prisco
NFC East: No. 12 Cowboys (16), No. 15 Redskins (14), No. 28 Eagles (29)

USA TODAY

NYG: 7
Previous: 10
Comments: “Either Dallas or Washington will have a better division record, so they better protect their lead.”
NFC East: No. 12 Redskins (14), No. 15 Cowboys (16), No. 28 Eagles (29)

ESPN

NYG: 7
Previous: 10
Comments: “Are they back in championship form? Road tests in Atlanta and Baltimore will be telling.” – Dan Graziano
NFC East: No. 12 Redskins (14), No. 13 Cowboys (16), No. 27 Eagles (30)

Top 10 Tuesday: Giants Returners

Following David Wilson’s big night against New Orleans, Giants.com takes a look at the top 10 returners in franchise history based on combined PR and KOR yards:

CLICK TO VIEW TOP 10 PHOTO GALLERY

Week 14 Fantasy Football Grades

The views expressed in this article are not of the New York Football Giants but those of an independent Fantasy Expert.

Jason Avant WR Eagles, last week: 7 receptions, 133 yards

Avant had arguably his best day as a professional stat-wise last weekend, hauling in seven catches for 133 yards. Avant also had 12 targets, which was second to Jeremy Maclin’s 13.  Look for more of the same production this weekend.

Arrow: Up

Joe Flacco QB Ravens, last week: 3 TD’s, 182 passing yards

Flacco got off to a hot start throwing three touchdowns in the first half vs. Washington’s last-ranked pass defense. However, Flacco wasn’t perfect in the second half, turning the ball over twice with a fumble and an interception.  He didn’t have break the 300-yard marker but the three touchdowns make up for anything and everything.

Arrow: Up

DeMarco Murray RB Cowboys, last week: 75 total yards, TD

Murray carried the ball 21 times Sunday vs. Cincinnati, recording 53 yards on the ground and 22 more in the receiving game.  He’s definitely not back to 100 percent, but who is at this point in the season?  A tough rushing touchdown showed enough to give him another start next week as well.

Arrow: Up

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