Former Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season, too.
Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. reacts after a takeaway during an NFL game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.teammates have swept the Defensive Player of the Week awards in the NFL. And for Week 6 of the NFL’s 2024 season, there’s an Offensive Player of the Week Award winner from the Crimson Tide, too.
Branch made a leaping interception off Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott in the end zone to preserve Detroit’s 7-3 lead in the first quarter. Branch intercepted Prescott again in the fourth quarter, and he returned it 47 yards to the Cowboys 4-yard line to set up a touchdown.In the Ravens’ 30-23 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Henry ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries.
Henry became the fourth player in NFL history with at least 20 games of 100 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, joining Jim Brown and LaDainian Tomlinson, who had 25 apiece, and Emmitt Smith, who had 21. Henry tied Adrian Peterson for the fourth-most Offensive Player of the Week awards among running backs with his ninth, includingThe other winners were Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker, NFC Offensive; Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez, AFC Special Teams; and Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet; NFC Special Teams.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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