CINCINNATI — For the fifth time, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is nominated as the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week.
Chase won the award decided by fan vote for Weeks 1, 5 and 6. He also was nominated for the award in Week 3.
In Week 7, Chase led the Bengals with 201 yards, a career high, and one touchdown on eight receptions.
He said he was going to break records.
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 24, 2021
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His highlight play of the game came on an 82-yard touchdown reception with 5:48 remaining in the third quarter to give Cincinnati its first double-digit lead of the game on its way to a 41-17 win versus the Baltimore Ravens.
Chase’s five nominations ties the five nominations for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris who has yet to win the award.
He said he was going to break records.🤷♂️
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) October 25, 2021
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The NFL rookies to be nominated for the award more than once include:
- Ja’marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals – 5
- Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers – 5
- Mac Jones, New England Patriots – 4
- Khalil Herbert, Chicago Bears – 2
- Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons – 2
- Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins – 2
- Asante Samuel, Jr., Los Angeles Chargers – 2
- Azeez Ojulari, New York Giants – 2
- Devonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles – 2
- Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars – 2
Samuel Jr. became the first multi-time winner in 2021 winning both times nominated, and New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson won his sole nomination in Week 4.