Patriots DB Sterling Moore Named Rookie Of The Week

January 4, 2012 5:09 PM

Sterling Moore #29 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass intended for David Nelson #86 of the Buffalo Bills in the second half at Gillette Stadium on January 1, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

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BOSTON (CBS) – Patriots defensive back Sterling Moore has been named the NFL’s Rookie of the Week after his performance in New England’s 49-21 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Moore had two interceptions in the game, the first two of his career, one of which he returned for the team’s final touchdown. Moore also had a pair of defended passes and a tackle in the Pats regular season finale.

Moore is the first undrafted rookie to win the award this season.

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After spending time on the team’s practice squad, Moore has played six games for the Patriots, registering seven tackles and the two interceptions.

Earlier this season, Moore tweeted from a Massachusetts Best Buy, where he was twice mistaken as a store employee. Maybe his Rookie of the Week honors will help him get some more recognition.

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The Patriots have a first-round bye, but be sure to tune in to a special playoff edition of Patriots GameDay Sunday January 8 at 11:30am on WBZ-TV. Then on Saturday, January 14, tune in to the Pats Playoff matchup on WBZ-TV and 98.5 The Sports Hub at 8pm. Pregame coverage begins with 98.5′s Patriots Preview at 5pm.

Patriots DB Sterling Moore Named Rookie Of The Week

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