Eagles’ RB Boston Scott named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

The Philadelphia Eagles embraced the next man up motto and thanks to Boston Scott’s huge effort against the New York Giants, he’s being honored by the NFL.

Congratulations to @BostonScott2, named NFC Offensive Player of the Week!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/DuVTFiLrIh

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 31, 2019

The 5’6″, 200-pound dynamo accounted for 138 total yards from scrimmage, three touchdowns, and a spin move that has the internet abuzz.

Boston Scott was cut from his middle school team.

He walked on at Louisiana Tech & wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine.

Tonight, he scored 3 TDs to help the Eagles win the NFC East.#UnderdogMentality 💪 pic.twitter.com/arZax80TzP

— Joker Mag (@JokerMagHQ) December 30, 2019

Scott was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round (201st overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. After spending his first season on the Saints practice squad, he was released and signed by the Eagles in December.

After being waived by the Eagles at the conclusion of training camp, Scott was placed on the Eagles practice squad, where he was called up and scored his first career touchdown in the win over the Bills.