For only the second start of his career, Jake Browning gave us an excellent performance. Author of 354 yards and 1 passing touchdown, as well as a rushing touchdown, the replacement for Joe Burrow helped his team achieve a great victory in overtime. Conversely, the Chargers' insipid victory allowed punter JK Scott to shine, with 8 punts and 367 yards, 126 more than his attack.
Defensively, Derek Stingley Jr. has finally started to show the extent of his talent in recent weeks. The third pick in the 2022 draft twice intercepted Russell Wilson to stop the Broncos' winning streak.
In the NFC, in the shock of the week, Deebo Samuel showed all his qualities in an XXL performance. With 138 total yards and 3 touchdowns, the receiver matches his words with his actions. He is the fourth 49ers offensive player to receive this distinction this season, proof of the impressive offensive armada under the command of Kyle Shanahan.
Antoine Winfield Jr. was in the oven and the mill in Tampa Bay's victory against the Panthers. 8 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and several passes defended, the safety was everywhere. Jalen Reeves-Maybin is the leader of the Lions' special teams. If his team had difficulty getting rid of the Saints, the linebacker was omnipresent with 4 special team tackles.
NFC Conference:
– Offense: Deebo Samuel (WR, 49ers) – 116 yards receiving, 22 yards rushing, 3 touchdowns
– Defensive: Antoine Winfield Jr. (S, Buccaneers) – 8 tackles, 3 passes defended, 2 tackles for losses, 1 sack, 1 interception
– Special teams: Jalen Reeves-Maybin (LB, Lions) – 6 tackles, 4 special teams tackles, 1 pass defended
AFC Conference:
– Offensive: Jake Browning (QB, Bengals) – 354 yards, 86.5% completions, 2 touchdowns
– Defensive: Derek Stingley Jr. (CB, Texans) – 4 passes defended, 2 interceptions
– Special teams: JK Scott (P, Chargers) – 8 punts averaging 45.9 yards. Including 1 from 62 yards and 7 in the opposing 20 yards
