NFL 2023: NFL Honors – Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year

Betting on the NFL Honors might currently be closed on BetMGM, however, it’s worth taking a look at the finalists for Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year and who might be the potential winner.

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs, tight end Sam LaPorta, wide receiver Puka Nacua, running back Bijan Robinson and quarterback C.J. Stroud are the offensive rookie finalists. Defensive end Will Anderson, defensive tackle Jalen Carter, cornerback Joey Porter Jr., defensive tackle Kobie Turner and cornerback Devon Witherspoon are the defensive rookie finalists. I’ve made a case for each player below to win Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year as well as my choice for the winner.

Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs

Gibbs had 182 rushing attempts for 945 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also had 52-of-71 receptions for 316 yards and one touchdown.

Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta

LaPorta had 86-of-120 receptions for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also had one rush attempt for four yards.

Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua

Nacua had 105-of-160 receptions for 1,486 yards and six touchdowns. He also had 12 rush attempts for 89 yards. Nacua was selected to the Pro Bowl in just his rookie season.

Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud

Stroud had 319-of-499 passes for 4,108 yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Houston Texans DE Will Anderson

Anderson had one pass deflect, 29 solo tackles, 16 assists, 10 tackles-for-loss, 22 quarterback hits and seen sacks.

Philadelphia Eagles DT Jalen Carter

Carter had two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 20 solo tackles, 13 assists, eight tackles-for-loss, nine quarterback hits and six sacks.

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.

Porter Jr. had one interception, 32 solo tackles, 11 assists and one tackle-for-loss.

Los Angeles Rams DT Kobie Turner

Turner had two pass deflects, 29 solo tackles, 28 assists, eight tackles-for-loss, 16 quarterback hits and nine sacks.

Seattle Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon

Witherspoon had one interception, 16 pass deflects, one forced fumble, 56 solo tackles, 23 assists, eight tackles-for-loss, four quarterback hits and three sacks.

My Choices: WR Puka Nacua and CB Devon Witherspoon

I think both of these guys had standout seasons in the NFL that I think gives them the case they built to win the rookie of the year awards.

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