AFC
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his two-touchdown performance versus the New York Giants on Sunday. Gordon carried the ball 20 times for 105 yards and added six receptions for 58 yards and two scores, including the game-winning 10-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith recorded six tackles and a 28-yard interception return for a touchdown in Sunday's upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week accolades in the process. It's his third such career award.
Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri added to his AFC Special Teams Player of the Week haul, earning the 17th award of his career, the most in NFL history. The veteran was a perfect 4-for-4 in field-goal tries and booted a game-winning 51-yard kick in overtime to lead the Colts over the San Francisco 49ers.
NFC
Aaron Rodgers' latest heroics earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for Week 5. The Green Bay Packers quarterback led the team to a last-minute 35-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys by throwing for three touchdown passes, including a 12-yard pass to Davante Adams with 11 seconds left in the game.
Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after he racked up six tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble in a win over the division-rival Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Kenjon Barner accumulated 110 punt return yards, including a 76-yarder, for the Philadelphia Eagles, earning him the nod as the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
