Raiders Rookie Cornerback Masses Earns Dual Weekly Honors After Double-Interception Performance
Hezekiah Masses has been nominated for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week and named AFC Defensive Player of the Week following a standout Week 2 performance against the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie cornerback recorded two interceptions, five total tackles, two pass deflections, and a tackle for loss. He also limited Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert to a 33.3% completion percentage in coverage. Fans can vote for the league-wide award through Thursday, while the conference-specific honor was already announced. Head coach Klint Kubiak praised Masses’s confidence and instinctual play, noting his consistent impact since joining the team in April.
