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Kenyon Sadiq Wins Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week

Kenyon Sadiq gave Jets fans something to smile about in the loss to Detroit, and now he has an award to show for it. The rookie tight end was voted the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 3…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:31 PM
Kenyon Sadiq Wins Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week
Key Things to Know
  • Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq was voted the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 3.
  • Sadiq caught seven passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in a 31-24 loss to the Detroit Lions.
  • He became the first rookie tight end in Jets history to reach 100 receiving yards in a game since 2008.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq has been voted the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for Week 3. Sadiq secured the honors following a standout performance in which he caught seven passes for 105 yards and a 24-yard touchdown from quarterback Geno Smith during a 31-24 loss to the Detroit Lions.

According to the Jets, Sadiq became the first rookie tight end in franchise history to record at least seven receptions, 105 receiving yards, and a touchdown in a single game. Across his first three career games, the Oregon product has totaled 12 catches for 143 yards, alongside one receiving touchdown and one rushing touchdown.

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