AFC/NFC Players of the Week – Week 2

Every week, the NFL names the “Players of the Week” for both the AFC and the NFC. They name six players total, one from each conference on offense, defense and special teams. Here are the Players of the Week for Week 2, including their stats and info.

AFC

Offense – Josh Allen, QB, Bills

• 274 passing yards
• 3 touchdown passes
• 124.5 passer rating
• 11th career Player of the Week

Defense – Alex Highsmith, LB, Steelers

• Interception
• INT-return touchdown
• 7 tackles
• Sack
• Forced fumble
• Second career Player of the Week

Special Teams – Nick Folk, K, Titans

• Game-winning 41-yard touchdown (in OT)
• 8th career Player of the Week

NFC

Offense – D’Andre Swift, RB, Eagles

• 175 rushing yards
• 6.4 yards/rush
• Touchdown
• First career Player of the Week

Defense – Micah Parsons, LB, Cowboys

• 3 tackles for loss
• 2 sacks
• Forced fumble
• Fumble recovery
• Third career Player of the Week

Special teams – Jake Camarda, P, Buccaneers

• 3 punts inside 20-yard line
• 58.2 yard/punt average (47.8 net)
• 72-yard long
• 2nd career Player of the Week

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