For the second time in three weeks, has been nominated for Pepsi Rookie of the Week. The San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive lineman recorded five tackles, two tackles for loss, four quarterback hits and his first-career sack in Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals. Thomas was also nominated following his four-tackle performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2.
For the 2nd time in four weeks, @SollyThomas90 has been nominated for the @Pepsi @NFL Rookie of the Week. Vote: https://t.co/suHxwHRSh8 pic.twitter.com/i0gTBuqqGG
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 3, 2017
What's most impressive about Thomas' performance is that the 49ers needed him to step up in the wake of Tank Carradine's injury.