Daniel Carlson kicks his way to AFC special teams player of the week

The Raiders improved to 2-0 with a win over the Steelers last Sunday and kicker Daniel Carlson‘s foot figured heavily into the action. Carlson made three field goals in three tries in the first half to account for all of the Raiders’ points. He added two extra points and a fourth field goal with 20 [more]

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Mike Edwards earns NFC defensive player of the week

Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards was flagged for taunting after his second pick-six of the fourth quarter when he turned around and backed into the end zone. It was probably worth it. Edwards has been named NFC defensive player of the week after his two-interception performance in the Bucs’ 48-25 victory over the Falcons. Edwards also [more]

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Odafe Oweh named AFC defensive player of the week

It hasn’t taken long for Ravens first-round pick Odafe Oweh to make an impact in the NFL. Oweh came up with a huge play to help the Ravens seal a 36-35 win over the Chiefs last Sunday night. Oweh forced Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to fumble while in Baltimore territory with less than two [more]

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Kyler Murray is the NFC offensive player of the week

The Cardinals and Vikings played one of the early contenders for game of the year in Week Two. Now Kyler Murray has been recognized for his performance in the contest. Arizona’s quarterback has been named NFC offensive player of the week after throwing for 400 yards with three touchdowns and rushing for 31 yards and [more]

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Derrick Henry is the AFC offensive player of the week

The Titans needed a huge second half to beat the Seahawks in Week Two and they got one thanks to Derrick Henry. Henry ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns after halftime as the Titans wiped out a 15-point halftime deficit to force overtime. Henry had 21 yards in the extra period to set up [more]

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Dan Campbell: Derrick Barnes deserves a shot at linebacker

The Lions have given up 76 points through the first two weeks of the season and their bid to improve on that performance may include giving fourth-round pick Derrick Barnes more time at linebacker. Barnes has only played five defensive snaps thus far, but his work since being drafted led head coach Dan Campbell to [more]

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Jordan Hicks playing bigger role in Cardinals defense than initially expected

For most of the offseason, Jordan Hicks looked like the odd man out at linebacker for the Cardinals. Arizona drafted Zaven Collins in the first round and immediately began talking about him starting alongside Isaiah Simmons. Hicks was given permission to seek a trade while all conversation about Collins referenced him as a first-team player [more]

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