AFC Defensive Player of the Week went to Buffalo Bills rookie defensive end Gregory Rousseau, who was instrumental in his squad’s statement-making 38-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Rousseau bolstered a stellar Bills defensive performance with five tackles, a sack and an interception.
New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk booted four field goals in as many attempts, including two from 52 yards, but it was his shortest make that loomed largest. Folk connected on a 21-yard field goal to send the Pats to a 25-22 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday and was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
NFC Defensive Player of the Week accolades went to New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who had an eye-popping six passes defensed in his team’s 33-22 win over the Washington Football Team.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards had a key blocked punt in the fourth quarter that proved pivotal in Philly’s 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Edwards was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
