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Denzel Ward Named NFL Rookie of the Week for Second Time in Five Weeks

Former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward has been named as the NFL Rookie of the Week for his performance in the Cleveland Browns' 12-9 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

CB @denzelward has been voted @NFL Rookie of the Week! pic.twitter.com/5aTszQICBP

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 12, 2018

Ward earns the award after intercepting his third pass of the season, blocking a field goal and recording three total passes defended and five total tackles in Sunday's game. He was also named as the AFC's Special Teams Player of the Week for his blocked field goal.