Peyton earns 49 of 50 MVP votes
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NEW YORK -- Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy has won newsandtalking.blogspot.com NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award while New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson captured the honors as the league's top defensive rookie.
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A second-round pick (61st overall) from Alabama, Lacy was a key performer in the Packers' offense, particularly when star quarterback Aaron Rodgers was sidelined for seven games. He rushed for 1,178 yards on 284 carries (4.1 average), with 11 touchdowns. He also had 35 receptions.
The first Packer to win the award since John Brockington in 1971, Lacy beat out San Diego wide receiver Keenan Allen, who received 12 votes.
He is the first running back to take the offensive rookie honors since Adrian Peterson in 2007.
Richardson started every game for the Jets, finishing with 3.5 sacks and 77 tackles, third-most in the league among defensive linemen, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
Richardson became the Jets first player to win the award since linebacker Jonathan Vilma in 2004.
Information from ESPN.com New York Jets reporter Rich Cimini and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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