Cornerback Deonte Banks has been nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week for his performance in the Giants' Week 7 win over the Washington Commanders.
Banks registered the first interception of his NFL career while adding a season-high seven total tackles (five solo).
The interception was the rookie's big splash play as it put a stop to a Commanders' drive that was nearing midfield. But Banks came up with a few tackles in key situations that provided the defense with a significant boost.
The 22-year-old tackled Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin three yards shy of a first down on a third-and-nine deep in Giants territory. This led to a Washington field goal attempt, which defensive lineman Leonard Williams blocked. Banks also had good coverage of McLaurin on one of the Commanders' final plays of the game, forcing a fourth-and-five which the Giants stopped to seal the victory.
"It's a great win for us. Trying to turn it around now. Trying to build some momentum..." Banks said in the locker room after the win. "That's really what we want to do in this league is just win, no matter how bad or how good it is, just win the game."
Through seven games, Banks has five pass breakups, which ranks third on the team and is tied for the second-most among rookie cornerbacks.
The other players nominated for the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week include:
- QB Tyson Bagent, Chicago Bears
- WR Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams
- WR Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts
- WR Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings
- RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions
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New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during a week 4 NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Monday October 2, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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Don Wink Martingale talks with New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) before a week 3 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Santa Clara, California (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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Wink Martingale and New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during a week 5 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Miami, Florida (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during a week 3 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Santa Clara, California (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during an week 2 NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, September 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during a week 4 NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Monday October 2, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during a week 3 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Santa Clara, California (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during an week 1 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during an week 1 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during a week 3 NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Santa Clara, California (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (25) during an week 1 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
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