Pepsi® Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week: Week 2 Nominees Spotlight

The National Football League announced its Week 2 nominees for the Pepsi® Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Week, showcasing a group of young stars already leaving their mark on the 2025 season. Six first-year standouts—two running backs, two wide receivers, a tight end, and a safety—are vying for the weekly honor, and fans have the power to decide the winner.

The Nominees

• Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants
  Skattebo has quickly proven to be more than just a depth piece for the Giants. Known for his relentless downhill running style, he gave New York’s offense a critical spark in Week 2. His combination of toughness between the tackles and surprising burst in open space is making him a fan favorite in the Meadowlands.
• Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
  Tuten’s emergence in Jacksonville has been one of the more exciting early-season storylines. Displaying vision and explosiveness, he showcased his ability to contribute both on the ground and through the air. With the Jaguars building a balanced offense around Trevor Lawrence, Tuten’s versatility is turning heads.
• Elic Ayomanor, WR, Tennessee Titans
  Ayomanor’s physicality and playmaking ability were on full display in Week 2. The rookie wideout gave the Titans’ passing attack a dynamic edge, battling defenders for contested catches and demonstrating poise beyond his years. Tennessee fans are already looking to him as a future cornerstone.
• Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers
  McMillan’s route-running and sure hands brought an immediate boost to Carolina’s offense. In just his second week as a pro, he showed chemistry with the Panthers’ young quarterback and made crucial plays in key moments. His ability to stretch the field is exactly what Carolina’s attack needed.
• Tyler Warren, TE, Indianapolis Colts
  Warren delivered as a reliable target for Anthony Richardson, displaying excellent blocking ability while adding critical catches that moved the chains. The Colts’ rookie tight end is already making himself indispensable in both facets of the game, showing he can be a dual-threat contributor.
• Andrew Mukuba, S, Philadelphia Eagles
  On the defensive side, Mukuba shined with his range and instincts in the Eagles’ secondary. He made his presence felt by reading the quarterback’s eyes, breaking on passes, and providing strong support in run defense. Philadelphia’s defense has long been defined by toughness, and Mukuba fits the mold.

Fan Voting and Award Details

Fans can cast their votes for one of these six players at NFL.com/rookies