Wallace is ranked #25 in the league among WR's in terms of receiving yards. Although he is our THIRD WR, he has more yards than the FIRST WR for 13 teams (Dolphins, Jets, Bills, Browns, Titans, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Lions, Panthers, Buccanneers, Niners, and Rams).
Our third round pick has more receiving yards this season than celebrated veteran wideouts such as Jerricho Cotchery, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Steve Smith (CAR), Greg Jennings, Brandon Marshall, Calvin Johnson, Lee Evans, Dwayne Bowe, Terrell Owens, Roy Williams, Laveranues Coles, Eddie Royal...and Nate Washington. Who said that we don't do a good job getting rookies involved?
His 21 catches for 368 yards (17.5 ypc average) and 2 TD's plus 3 carries for another 40 yards should put him in the lead for the NFL offensive rookie of the year (not merely the Joe Greene Award for the Steelers rookie of the year) at this point.
The challengers:
Percy Harvin (MIN) 23 catches for 285 yards (12.4 ypc) and 2 TD's plus 7 carries for 37 yards (and although special teams stats theoretically should not be taken into account for the offensive rookie of the year award, his 23 kick returns for 685 yards and 2 TD's will likely sway some voters in his direction)
Knowshon Moreno (DEN) 99 carries for 381 yards (3.8 avg) and 1 TD plus 9 catches for 68 yards (7.6 ypc) and 1 TD
Johnny Knox (CHI) 21 catches for 266 yards (12.7 ypc) and 3 TD's
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