Amon-Ra St. Brown delivers at a high level for the Detroit Lions – and has now been awarded Rookie of the Month by the NFL.

Munich/Detroit – Next chapter in the successful rookie season for Amon-Ra St. Brown.

The Detroit Lions wide receiver was honored by the NFL with the Offensive Rookie of the Month award for his performance in recent weeks.

NFL: Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown turns up the heat

In the four games in December, the fourth-round pick made 35 catches for 340 yards, including four in the end zone. In addition, there were 24 rushing yards. Against the Minnesota Vikings, the 22-year-old also secured the Lions’ first win of the season with a last-second touchdown.

The Defensive Rookie of the Month award went to Cowboys linebacker Micah Parson.

NFL: Players of the Month – December’s AFC award winners

Offense: Patrick Mahomes (Quarterback, Kansas City)

Defence: Jerome Baker (Linebacker, Miami Dolphins)

Special Teams: Evan McPherson (Kicker, Cincinnati Bengals)

NFL: Players of the Month – December’s NFC award winners

Offense: Arron Rodgers (Quarterback, Green Bay Packers)

Defence: Aaron Donald (Defensive Lineman, Los Angeles Rams)

Special Teams: Thomas Morstead (Punter, Atlanta Falcons)