FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Falcons edge defender Jalon Walker has been named the NFL’s Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week by voters after his stellar performance against the New England Patriots. He is the second rookie defender for Atlanta to earn an NFL honor this season.

Walker finished the game with five tackles, including two for a loss, two sacks, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. It was the rookie's first game back since Week 6, as he had been dealing with a groin injury, and Walker's presence was felt in a big way.

Perhaps his biggest play came just before halftime. With 32 seconds remaining in the second quarter, and the Patriots at midfield holding a 21-7 lead, Walker timed a stunt with defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus beautifully and had a clear lane up the middle to New Engl

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