The first week of the 2025 season came and went across the NFL past weekend, giving both fans and media alike plenty to discuss, read into, and overreact about.
From a spit that resulted in suspension, two incredible comebacks in primetime, a handful of new scorebugs, and 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers playing like he's 21, we're officially off and running in the latest campaign of America's new pastime.
As the greatest NFL coach of all time once said: "players win games", and with that, the NFL has named their AFC and NFC offensive, defensive, and special teams Players of the Week for Week 1. Here's a look at who received the honors:
Week 1 AFC Players of the Week
Offense: QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Stats: 33-for-46 (72%), 394 yards, 2 TD, 30 rushing yards, 2 TD
Defense: LB Foye Oluokun, Jacksonville Jaguars
Stats: 10 tackles, 1 pass deflection
Special Teams: K Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers
Stats: 2/2 FG, Long 60, 4/4 XP
Week 1 NFC Players of the Week
Offense: QB J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings
Stats: 13/20 (65%), 143 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD
Defense: LB Nate Landman, Los Angeles Rams
Stats: 10 tackles, 1 forced fumble
Special Teams: KR Kam Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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