What happened: The NFL opened fan voting for the Week 9 Rookie of the Week honor sponsored by Pepsi. The weekly balloting highlights standout first-year players following Sunday's slate of games.

Why it matters: Both the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants remain in strong playoff position following Week 9 victories. San Francisco holds the top seed in the NFC at 7-1, while New York leads the NFC East at 5-2-1.

What to watch: Fan voting continues through midweek ahead of the winner announcement. Both teams prepare for Week 10 matchups following Tuesday's trade deadline.