Browns' Mayfield, Eagles' Foles lead Players of the Week
AFC
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his sublime three-touchdown performance against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie threw for 284 yards and completed 73 percent of his passes, finishing the game with a 121.9 passer rating. Mayfield also continued to make Browns fans fall head over heels with an epic stare-down of former Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Onwuasor took home AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. The third-year pro stuffed the stat sheet with two sacks, one forced fumble, and nine total tackles as the Ravens stifled the red-hot Los Angeles Chargers' offense.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Dwayne Harris was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. The quick-thinking Harris earned his second award of the season for fielding an apparent downed Denver Broncos punt and returning it 99 yards for an incredible touchdown.
NFC
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles won the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award as he continues to keep the reigning champs in the playoff hunt. The backup quarterback threw four touchdowns and a franchise-record 471 yards in a crucial win over the favored Houston Texans. Not only did Foles put in a masterful performance, but he also showed real heart by returning to the game after a brutal hit late in the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald earned NFC Player of the Week honors after a dominant three-sack performance against the Arizona Cardinals. The Defensive Player of the Year favorite threw in four tackles for good measure, and now has 19.5 sacks on the year.
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this year. He connected on a 59-yard field goal, added another 20-yarder, and hit all three of his extra-point attempts.