AFC/NFC Players of the Week – Week 8

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 8, including their stats and info.

AFC

Offense – Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals

• 283 passing yards
• 3 touchdown passes
• 134.8 passer rating
• 9th career Player of the Week

Defense – Justin Simmons, S, Broncos

• 2 tackles
• Interception
• Fumble recovery
• 2nd career Player of the Week

Special Teams – Thomas Morstead, P, Jets

• 3 punts inside 5-yard line
• 48.1 yards/punt, 43 net yards/punt
• 55-yard long
• 7th Player of the Week

NFC

Offense – Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles

• 319 passing yards
• 4 passing touchdowns
• 135.7 passer rating
• 3rd career Player of the Week

Defense – Frankie Luvu, LB, Panthers

• 12 tackles
• 2 tackles for loss
• 2 pass defenses
• Sack
• First career Player of the Week

Special teams – Brandon Aubrey, K, Cowboys

• 2-for-2 on field goals
• Longest field goal by a rookie since 2019 (58)
• First career Player of the Week

Stay tuned for more breaking NFL content, including offseason moves, contract updates and more news from every team.

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