Who were the NFL’s top stars in Week 1? Each Wednesday, the league unveils its weekly honor roll. See who the Players of the Week are below.
AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Mixon’s first game with the Houston Texans was a memorable one, as he helped them to a 29-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Mixon piled up 30 carries for 159 yards and a touchdown to make a stellar first impression with the reigning AFC South titlists.
NFC Offensive Player of the Week
In his first game with the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL’s first game in Brazil, Barkley put on a show and made global history. Having previously scored multiple times in North America and once in Europe, Barkley became the first player to score on three continents when he tallied three touchdowns in the Eagles’ 34-29 win over the Green Bay Packers on Friday. Barkley turned in a scintillating debut, catching one touchdown and rushing for two more as he totaled 132 yards, with 109 rushing on 24 carries.
AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Rousseau was a wreaker of havoc off the edge on Sunday, propelling the Buffalo Bills to a 34-28 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals. Rousseau posted six tackles, three sacks and forced a fumble.
NFC Defensive Player of the Week
With offense in short supply during Caleb Williams‘ ballyhooed debut, Stevenson took matters into his own hands during the Chicago Bears’ 24-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Stevenson had four tackles, two passes defensed and the game-winning interception return for a touchdown, which came on a 43-yard score with 7:35 to play in the game.
AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Offense was in short supply for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 18-10 season-opening win against the Atlanta Falcons, but Boswell put up all the points they would need. Boswell tallied all 18 points for Pittsburgh in a spotless showing that featured three field goals of more than 50 yards. In total, Boswell was 6 of 6 on FGs, with makes of 57, 51, 44, 56, 40 and 25 yards.
NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Moody had a perfect Monday night in the San Francisco 49ers’ 32-19 win over the New York Jets. Moody made all eight of his kicks in the season opener, perfect on a pair of extra points and 6 of 6 on field goals from 46, 51, 31, 53, 23 and 42 yards as his half-dozen FGs tied a franchise record.
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