Matt Prater named NFC special teams player of the week

The Cardinals got back in the win column after three consecutive losses. Kicker Matt Prater played a significant role in the victory and now he’s been named NFC special teams player of the week. Prater connected on all four of his field-goal attempts, from 24, 53, 26, and 38 yards. He also scored an extra [more]

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Daniel Carlson is the AFC special teams player of the week

The Raiders stayed alive in the playoff hunt with last Sunday’s win over the Colts and one of the key players in that effort was recognized by the NFL on Wednesday. Kicker Daniel Carlson made all five kicks he tried, including the game-winning, 33-yard field goal on the final play of the 23-20 road win. [more]

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Cam Jordan is the NFC defensive player of the week

New Orleans’ postseason hopes are still alive entering Week 18 and defensive end Cam Jordan‘s performance in Sunday’s victory over the Panthers is a significant reason why. Jordan had 3.5 sacks and three tackles for loss in the 18-10 victory over the Panthers. Now he’s been named NFC defensive player of the week for his [more]

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T.J. Watt named the AFC defensive player of the week

Monday night’s Steelers win will be remembered as the final home game of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger‘s career, but it was also a big moment in T.J. Watt‘s run with the team. Watt continued his dominant 2021 season in the 26-14 win over the Browns. Watt sacked Baker Mayfield four times over the course of the [more]

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Rashaad Penny named NFC offensive player of the week

Though the Seahawks are out of postseason contention, they still put together one of their best performances of the season in a 51-29 victory over the Lions in Week 17. Running back Rashaad Penny was on of the keys to victory and now he’s been named NFC offensive player of the week for his performance. [more]

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Ja’Marr Chase is the AFC offensive player of the week

The deliberations about the AFC offensive player of the week for Week 17 probably didn’t take too long. Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had a day for the record books against the Chiefs last Sunday. Chase caught 11 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns in the 34-31 victory that clinched the AFC North for [more]

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Matt Eberflus declined Jaguars interview during regular season

Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will be facing the Jaguars in the regular season finale and he won’t be talking to them about becoming their head coach before that game. NFL rules now allow teams without a head coach to interview candidates from other teams during the final two weeks of the regular season, but [more]

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