Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers marked his season debut with the AFC offensive player of the week award on Wednesday, September 30, joining Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson among the league’s six Week 3 honorees.
Offensive winners: Bowers and Robinson
Bowers caught 10 passes for 116 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown in the Raiders’ 35-27 victory over New Orleans. It was his first weekly award.
Robinson took the NFC offensive prize after producing 213 yards from scrimmage, including 194 rushing yards, in Atlanta’s 35-14 win over Green Bay.
Defensive winners: Hufanga and Styles
Denver safety Talanoa Hufanga won AFC defensive honors following two fourth-quarter interceptions and a sack against the Rams. One interception became a 66-yard touchdown during the Broncos’ 30-26 comeback victory.
Washington rookie linebacker Sonny Styles received the NFC defensive award after recording an interception and a forced fumble against Seattle.
Special teams: Loop and Price
Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop earned the AFC special-teams honor for his 56-yard winning field goal against Dallas in Rio de Janeiro. Minnesota’s Myles Price won the NFC equivalent after an 86-yard punt-return touchdown and 238 total return yards against Tampa Bay.
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