NFL Players of the Week

Offensive Player of the Week

Carlos Hyde, RB, San Francisco 49ers

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Hyde ran for 168 yards on 26 carries and scored two touchdowns. His first  touchdown came with less than a minute left in the first half to give the 49ers a 7-0 lead over the Minnesota Vikings. Hyde really took over in the second half and scored his second touchdown in the 4th quarter with a 17 yard run for a 17-3 lead. Hyde took the spotlight away from Adrian Peterson in the 49ers 20-3 win.

Honorable Mention

Defensive Player of the Week

Darian Stewart, S, Denver Broncos

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Stewart had three tackles and one of the two Bronco interceptions. That interception came in the end zone with 28 seconds left in the game to seal a 19-13 win over his former team the Baltimore Ravens, thus earning Stewart the Defensive Player of the Week honors.

Honorable Mention

Special Teams Player of the Week

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Tavon Austin, WR, St. Louis Rams

Austin returned two punts for 81 yards and a touchdown. His 75-yard punt return for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter gave the Rams a 24-13 lead in their eventual 34-31 overtime win over the defending NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks. Austin also added a rushing touchdown.

Honorable Mention

 

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