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O.J. Howard Nominated for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week

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The NFL announced the honors following a breakout game against the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday that saw rookie tight end O.J. Howard score not only his first, but second NFL touchdown of his career as well.

In a Week 7 matchup against one of the stingiest defenses in the NFL, quarterback Jameis Winston connected with Howard on a seven-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter for Tampa Bay’s first touchdown on the day and Howard’s first of his career. The tight end wasn’t done yet, as he nabbed a 33-yarder down the sideline for his second score.