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Darren Sproles headlines list of weekly award winners after dazzling MNF performance

Pat Lovell / Reuters

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 2.

The diminutive back put on a show on Monday night, racking up a career-high 152 receiving yards on seven catches and adding a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the Eagles' 30-27 come-from-behind victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates took home the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.

The 34-year-old Gates brought in seven balls for 96 yards and three touchdowns in San Diego's 30-21 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones and Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller took home the AFC's defensive and special teams awards, respectively.

Jones recorded eight tackles, two sacks and blocked a field goal, which he returned for a touchdown, in the Patriots' 30-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Spiller returned a kick 102 yards for a touchdown in the Bills' 29-10 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. are the recipients of the NFC's defensive and special teams awards, respectively.

Fuller had two interceptions - each of which led to Bears touchdowns - and six tackles in Chicago's comeback 28-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers, while Ginn returned a punt 71 yards for a touchdown in the Cardinals' 25-14 win over the New York Giants.

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