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Bills' Allen, Eagles' Cox lead Players of the Week

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AFC

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors following his productive Week 17 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Allen completed 17 of 26 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns while rushing nine times for 95 yards and two more scores, ending his rookie campaign on a high note.

Continuing the first-year trend, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Leonard accumulated eight tackles and one interception in a playoff-clinching win over the Tennessee Titans, securing his spot as the NFL's tackles leader (163) in the process.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker took home AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. Tucker converted all four of his field goal attempts and two extra points to help his team capture the AFC North.

NFC

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin won the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after hauling in seven of his eight targets for 119 yards and three touchdowns - his first three scores of the 2018 season - versus the New York Giants.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after leading his team into the playoffs in Week 17. Cox notched three sacks and a forced fumble against the Washington Redskins, setting a new career high in quarterback takedowns with 10.5 on the season.

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after an eventful season finale. Prater converted his lone field-goal attempt while throwing his first career touchdown pass to tight end Levine Toilolo.

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