Despite Aaron Rodgers’ terrible injury, Jets players were honored by the league. With his 3 interceptions, Jordan Whitehead logically receives the AFC Defensive Player of the Week trophy. And with his winning punt return, Xavier Gipson was awarded the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week trophy.
Still in the AFC, stratospheric with the Dolphins against the Chargers, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, with his 466 passing yards, is rewarded as offensive player of the week.
Author of 2 touchdowns against the Steelers, 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk receives the award as an offensive player in the NFC. With his 2 interceptions, Jessie Bates III welcomed Bryce Young in his own way. He already justifies his big contract with the Falcons with the title of defensive player in the NFC. Jake Eliott completes the list with his 13 points on special teams for Philadelphia (4 field goals and 1 conversion).
NFC Conference:
– Offensive: Brandon Aiyuk (WR, 49ers) – 8 receptions, 129 yards, 2 touchdowns
– Defensive: Jessie Bates III (S, Falcons) – 10 tackles, 2 interceptions
– Special teams: Jake Eliott (K, Eagles) – 13 points on the foot
AFC Conference:
– Offensive: Tua Tagovailoa (RB, Dolphins) – 28/45, 466 yards, 3 touchdowns
– Defensive: Jordan Whitehead (S, Jets) – 3 interceptions
– Special teams: Xavier Gipson (WR, Jets) – 65-yard punt return for the game-winning touchdown in overtime
