Benjamin, Fuller named September’s top rookies

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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller were named the NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Month for September on Thursday.

Benjamin led all rookies with 329 receiving yards on 21 catches. He also had touchdown receptions of 35, 28 and 26 yards. The first-round pick out of Florida State had at least five catches in three of the Panthers’ first four games.

Fuller tied for the NFL lead with three interceptions and was tied for second in the league with two forced fumbles. The first-round selection out of Virginia Tech also registered 21 tackles and four passes defensed.

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