New York Giants' Arvell Reese Named NFL Rookie of the Week

WHO:

giants.com - Arvell Reese, linebacker for the New York Giants

giants.com - Coach John Harbaugh

giants.com - Lawrence Taylor, former Giants player

WHAT:

giants.com - Arvell Reese was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week.

giants.com - Reese recorded nine solo tackles, three passes defensed, one tackle for loss, and his first career interception in a game.

giants.com - The Giants won the game against the Arizona Cardinals with a score of 36-24.

giants.com - Reese leads the NFL with 26 solo defensive tackles through four weeks.

giants.com - Reese is the fifth Giants rookie to achieve at least three passes defensed and an interception in a game.

PFF - Reese earned a 90.5 PFF defensive grade, making him the NFL's highest-graded rookie in Week 4.

PFF - Reese recorded three pass-rush wins on 13 opportunities.

WHERE:

giants.com - MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Giants

WHEN:

giants.com - The game against the Arizona Cardinals took place during Week 4 of the NFL season.

giants.com - The Giants celebrated the 40th anniversary of the 1986 championship season during the game.

WHY:

giants.com - Coach John Harbaugh praised Reese's "no-hesitation tackling" as a key quality that makes him effective.

HOW:

giants.com - Reese's performance included quick tackling that prevented the ball carrier from evading him.

Arvell Reese, linebacker for the New York Giants, has been named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week after an impressive performance that included nine solo tackles, three passes defensed, one tackle for loss, and his first career interception in a game where the Giants triumphed over the Arizona Cardinals with a score of 36 to 24. Coach John Harbaugh praised Reese's "no-hesitation tackling," which has helped him lead the NFL with 26 solo defensive tackles through four weeks, making him the highest-graded rookie in Week 4 with a PFF score of 90.5. Additionally, Reese is now the fifth Giants rookie to achieve at least three passes defensed and an interception in a single game, showcasing his quick tackling skills that kept the ball carrier from escaping.