{
  "id": 9572349,
  "title": "Raiders CB Hezekiah Masses wins another NFL Week 2 award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/raiders-cb-hezekiah-masses-wins-another-nfl-week-2-award",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:12:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/raiders-cb-hezekiah-masses-wins-151205067.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CB Hezekiah Masses has once again earned recognition in the NFL, this time being awarded the Pepsi Rookie of the Week. The Raiders fifth-round pick had an outstanding performance in Week 2, which clinched the award for him. Despite three other candidates competing for the same accolade, Masses received around 50% of the votes, leaving the remaining half to be split among his counterparts. Zeek, a nickname for Hezekiah, playfully remarked on the honor, \"Hezekiah Masses has been voted the NFL Rookie of the Week!\"\n\nMasses' impressive performance was evident in his on-field statistics, which included two interceptions and five tackles, while limiting his opponents to just one catch for 13 yards. This dominant display was the most impressive rookie performance in Week 2 and was widely considered the most outstanding defensive effort in the AFC. As a Cal alum, Masses had also showcased his talent last season, having intercepted eight passes and breaking up 18 passes.\n\nIn his first start of the NFL season, Masses filled in for the injured Darien Porter at the left cornerback position. His impressive Week 2 performance suggests that he may retain the starting role even after Porter returns from injury. This article, originally published on Raiders Wire, highlights Hezekiah Masses' remarkable achievements in his NFL debut.",
  "summary": "The awards keep rolling in for the Raiders standout rookie CB Hezekiah Masses. The fifth rounder just landed another one.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}