Jackson named Rookie of the Week

Green Bay Packers rookie running back Brandon Jackson was named Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week after rushing for 113 yards on 20 carries in the Packers 34-13 victory over the Detroit Lions. Jackson also had 2 receptions for 22 yards. Jackson has 267 yards on 75 carries in 11 games. Jackson has started three games this season.

Jackson, a second-round pick out of Nebraska, was originally the starter when the season began, but quickly lost his job to DeShawn Wynn and Ryan Grant, while the return of Vernand Morency also took away some of his time.

Jackson beat out New York Jets linebacker David Harris, Carolina quarterback Matt Moore, Ravens quarterback Troy Smith, and linebacker Jyles Tucker of the San Diego Chargers.

Jackson joins wide receiver James Jones and kicker Mason Crosby as other Rookie of the Week recipients from the Packers.