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Buccaneers Wide Receiver Up for Week 14 Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Jalen McMillan had himself a game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Dec 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) scores a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Dec 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) scores a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Another Buccaneers rookie has a chance to high-step into a weekly award.

While Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving has been all the rage this year, Bucs wideout Jalen McMillan had a strong performance of his own on Sunday. McMillan has been battling injuries and has been relatively quiet when healthy, but on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, he contributed two touchdowns in a 28-13 win that put the Bucs on top in the NFC South.

Now, he's being recognized for it, as he's being nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week for Week 14. McMillan had four receptions for 59 yards and two scores against the Raiders.

McMillan has some tough competition here, with Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Bryan Thomas, 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo, New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight also in the mix. Regardless, the nomination is a good step for McMillan to get on track as this season ends.

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RIVER WELLS

River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.

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