The AFC Offensive Player of the Week award goes to New England Patriots running back Jonas Gray for his breakout performance Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts. Leading his team to a win, Gray took 37 carries for 201 yards and four touchdowns.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans continues to be among the most impressive rookies to this point in the season, and his 9 catches for 209 yards and two touchdowns against the Washington Redskins made him the obvious choice for NFC Offensive Rookie of the Week.
For the fourth time in his career, and the second time this season, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Watt tallied a sack and a forced fumble in a win over the Cleveland Browns, also adding his second touchdown reception of the season on the offensive side of the ball.
San Francisco 49ers rookie linebacker Chris Borland has been a difference maker filling in for Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman of late. His 13 tackles and two interceptions against the New York Giants helped his team to victory and earned him the NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
San Diego Chargers punter Mike Scifres takes home the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award for his standout performance in a win over the Oakland Raiders, punting nine times for a net average of 41.4, with five kicks downed inside the 20.
After his five field goals in a win over the Denver Broncos, St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for the third time in his three-year career.