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Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers among NFL's Player of the Week award winners

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, after breaking Brett Favre's record for most career passing touchdowns. 

Manning went 22-of-26 for 318 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-17 victory against the San Francisco 49ers. 

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers won NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, going 19-of-22 for 255 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-17 win over the Carolina Panthers.

Rodgers' 18 touchdowns trail only Andrew Luck and Manning.

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie linebacker Telvin Smith was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, after recording four tackles, an interception and a sack fumble. Smith led the Jaguars to their first win of the season over the Cleveland Browns.

Washington Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson won the NFC Defensive Player of the Week award after recording 14 tackles in a 19-17 win over the Tennessee Titans.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Chris Jones was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking a 58-yard field goal that sealed a 27-25 win over the New York Jets.

St. Louis Rams punt returner Stedman Bailey won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for returning a 90-yard touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.

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