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Mailbag: Justin Herbert or Justin Jefferson for Offensive Rookie of the Year?

Merry Christmas to everyone. And to everyone, answers to this week’s mailbag questions …

From John Carlos (@JohnnyCarlos95): What are you hearing (from voters) for the consensus OROY? Herbert & Jefferson.

John, the consensus I think will be to go with the quarterback—and I think that’s fair, given the degree of difficulty at the position for a rookie. Justin Herbert’s been nothing short of a revelation in Year 1. He’s completed 66.5% of his throws for 3,781 yards and 27 touchdowns against just 10 picks, and for a 96.3 passer rating in 13 starts.