Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly and Rams rookie punt returner-wide receiver Tavon Austin are the NFC Players of the Week for games played the 10th week of the NFL 2013 season
Offense: QB Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Brees completed 34 of 41 passes (82.9 percent) for 392 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions for a 139.0 passer rating in the Saints' 49-17 win over Dallas.
It marked the 15th game in his career with at least four touchdown passes and no interceptions, tied with TOM BRADY for the most in NFL history. Brees' teams are 15-0 in those contests.
Brees has thrown at least two touchdown passes in 21 consecutive games at the Superdome, the longest streak at a single venue in NFL history.
He has passed for at least 350 yards 39 times in his career, including 13 games with at least 390 yards.
Brees led an offense that recorded an NFL-record 40 first downs and gained a franchise-best 625 total net yards.
In his 13th season from Purdue, this is Brees' 18th career Player of the Week Award and second this season (Week 4).
Since joining the Saints in 2006, Brees has won 16 Player of the Week Awards, the most in franchise history. During that span, Brees' 16 Player of the Week Awards are tied for the most in the NFL (Brady).
Defense: LB Luke Kuechly, Carolina Panthers
Kuechly had a game-high 11 tackles, a sack and a pass defensed in the Panthers' 10-9 win at San Francisco. Two of his tackles resulted in a loss and he recorded five tackles within three yards or behind the line of scrimmage.
He led a Carolina defense that limited the 49ers to nine points and 151 total net yards. San Francisco entered the game on a five-game winning streak having averaged 34.8 points and 357.6 yards during that span.
The Panthers allowed 46 net passing yards, the fewest gained by the 49ers in a game since 2005. In the previous five games, San Francisco averaged 173.8 net passing yards.
Kuechly was part of a defensive unit that had six sacks and forced two turnovers.
In his second year from Boston College, this is Kuechly's second career Player of the Week Award (Week 14, 2012).
He is the first linebacker in franchise history to be named Defensive Player of the Week multiple times.
Special Teams: PR-WR Tavon Austin, St. Louis Rams
Austin returned a punt 98 yards for a touchdown and had receiving touchdowns of 81 and 57 yards in the Rams' 38-8 win at Indianapolis. He is the first player in NFL history with a 95+ yard punt-return touchdown and two 55+ yard receiving touchdowns in a single game.
He finished the game with 145 punt-return yards and 142 scrimmage yards (138 receiving, four rushing) and joined STEVE SMITH (December 8, 2002) as the only players in NFL history with at least 140 punt-return yards and 140 scrimmage yards in the same game.
Austin averaged 78.7 yards per touchdown, the highest in NFL history for a player with at least three touchdowns in a single game.
He joined Pro Football Hall of Famer GALE SAYERS (December 12, 1965) and RANDY MOSS (November 26, 1998) as the only rookies with three 50+ yard touchdowns in a game.
In his rookie season from West Virginia, this is Austin's first career Player of the Week Award.
Austin joins EDDIE KENNISON (Week 11, 1996) as the only rookie returners in franchise history to be named Special Teams Player of the Week.
2013 NFC Players Of The Week
| Week | Offense | Defense | Special Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source: NFL | |||
| Wk 1 | WR Anquan Boldin, 49ers | DE Robert Quinn, Rams | WR-PR Dwayne Harris, Dallas |
| Wk 2 | QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay | CB Richard Sherman, Seattle | KR-PR Devin Hester, Chicago |
| Wk 3 | TE Jimmy Graham, Saints | DE Greg Hardy, Carolina | P Sam Martin, Detroit |
| Wk 4 | QB Drew Brees, Saints | CB Patrick Peterson, Arizona | K Steven Hauschka, Seattle |
| Wk 5 | WR DeSean Jackson, Eagles | CB Tramaine Brock, San Francisco | K Mason Crosby, Packers |
| Wk 6 | QB Nick Foles, Eagles | LB Thomas Davis, Panthers | KR-PR Dwayne Harris, Cowboys |
| Wk 7 | QB Matt Ryan, Falcons | LB Sean Lee, Cowboys | P Andy Lee, 49ers |
| Wk 8 | WR Calvin Johnson, Lions | CB Terrell Thomas, Giants | KR Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings |
| Wk 9 | QB Nick Foles, Eagles | DE Shea McClellin, Chicago | PR-WR Golden Tate, Seattle |
| Wk 10 | QB Drew Brees, Saints | LB Luke Kuechly, Panthers | PR-WR Tavon Austin, Rams |
Other nominees for NFC Offensive Player of Week 10 as submitted by NFC clubs
New York Giants running back ANDRE BROWN, who rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown in the Giants' 24-20 win over Oakland.
Philadelphia quarterback NICK FOLES, who completed 12 of 18 passes (66.7 percent) for 228 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 149.3 passer rating in the Eagles' 27-13 win at Green Bay.
Detroit wide receiver CALVIN JOHNSON, who had six catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions' 21-19 win at Chicago.
Seattle running back MARSHAWN LYNCH, who rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks' 33-10 win at Atlanta.
Philadelphia running back LE SEAN MC COY, who rushed for 155 yards.
Tampa Bay tackle DONALD PENN, who had a touchdown catch and anchored an offensive line that helped the team rush for 140 yards in the Buccaneers' 22-19 win over Miami.
Detroit quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD, who threw three touchdown passes.
Seattle quarterback RUSSELL WILSON, who completed 19 of 26 passes (73.1 percent) for 287 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 134.6 passer rating.
Other nominees for NFC Defensive Player of Week 10 as submitted by NFC clubs
Arizona linebacker JOHN ABRAHAM, who had two sacks and a forced fumble, which resulted in a touchdown by linebacker MATT SHAUGHNESSY, in the Cardinals' 27-24 win over Houston.
Tampa Bay linebacker LAVONTE DAVID, who had seven tackles and a safety.
Carolina linebacker THOMAS DAVIS, who had five tackles and forced a fumble.
Carolina defensive end CHARLES JOHNSON, who had 1.5 sacks and five tackles.
New Orleans cornerback KEENAN LEWIS, who had one tackle and helped the defense limit Dallas to 104 net yards passing.
Tampa Bay defensive tackle GERALD MC COY, who had five tackles and a sack.
St. Louis defensive end ROBERT QUINN, who had two sacks, four tackles and a forced fumble, which resulted in a touchdown by CHRIS LONG.
New York Giants safety ANTREL ROLLE, who had 12 tackles and a sack.
Philadelphia linebacker DE MECO RYANS, who had 13 tackles and an interception.
Minnesota defensive tackle KEVIN WILLIAMS, who had 2.5 sacks and seven tackles in the Vikings' 34-27 win over Washington.
Other nominees for NFC Special Teams Player of Week 10 as submitted by NFC clubs
Arizona cornerback JUSTIN BETHEL, who blocked a field goal and had two special teams tackles.
Seattle kicker STEVEN HAUSCHKA, who converted all four field-goal attempts, including a long of 53 yards, and three PATs.
New York Giants rookie defensive end DAMONTRE MOORE, who blocked a punt that resulted in a touchdown by safety COOPER TAYLOR.
NFL Football News & Analysis
NFL Football News & Analysis [...]
- NFL 2013 Week 11: Playoff Races Heat Up as NFL Season Rolls On
- NFL 2013 Week 11: What to Look For
- Chiefs Visit Denver to Face Broncos in AFC West Showdown
- 49ers Travel to New Orleans to Take on the Saints
- Panthers Aim for Sixth Consecutive Win Against Patriots on MNF
- AFC Rookies Reaching New Heights in 2013
- NFC Rookies Making Their Mark in 2013
- NFL 2013 Week 10: AFC Players of the Week
- NFL 2013 Week 10: NFC Players of the Week
- NFL 2013 Week 10: The Week That Was
- NFL 2013 Enters Second Half as Playoff Races Intensify
- NFL 2013: Mid-Season Milestones
- Halfway Home: NFC Midseason Projections
- Halfway Home: AFC Midseason Projections
- NFL 2013 Week 9: The Week That Was
- Plenty of Exciting Football Ahead
- Third-Year Players Rank Among NFL Elite
- Opportunity Knocks: Turnovers Key to Victory
- AFC Players of the Month - October
- NFC Players of the Month - October
- NFL Rookies of the Month - October
- Michael Vick Most Hated NFL Player
- Inside Pressure: Key to Slowing Down High-Powered Passing Offenses
- Chicago Bears Defense Keeps Scoring
- Chiefs Fans Break Seahawks World Record for Crowd Noise
Article: Copyright ©, iHaveNet.com
NFL 2013 Week 10: NFC Players of the Week