Tyrone Tracy Jr. nominated for Rookie of the Week

According to Pro Football Focus, Tracy forced three missed tackles on running plays and another two in the passing game.

Through the first six games of his NFL career, the 24-year-old back has registered 47 rush attempts for 208 yards (4.4 avg.) and a touchdown in addition to 11 receptions for 99 yards. He also has eight total missed tackles forced.

“I thought Tracy ran hard again,” Daboll added on Monday. “He was productive in the run game and the pass game for us. Made good decisions. He’s coming along.”

The other players nominated for the Week 6 Pepsi Rookie of the Week include:

• Commanders QB Jayden Daniels – Completed 24 of 35 attempts (68.6 percent) for 269 yards and two touchdowns for a 110.3 passer rating; also rushed for 22 yards
• Patriots QB Drake Maye – Completed 20 of 33 attempts (60.6 percent) for 243 yards and three touchdowns; also rushed for 38 yards
• Bears QB Caleb Williams – Completed 23 of 29 attempts (79.3 percent) for 226 yards and four touchdowns for a 124.4 passer rating; also rushed for 56 yards
• Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving – Recorded 105 scrimmage yards (81 rushing, 24 receiving) and one rushing touchdown
• Buccaneers S Tykee Smith – Recorded five tackles, two passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble

Fans vote for one of six players on NFL.com/rookies, @NFL on Twitter, and on the NFL Mobile app. After the regular season, six players will be nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Years honor. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/rookies throughout the month of January.