NFL Players of the Week - Week #5

NFC Player of the Week

Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis

• 29 carries 145 rushing yards, averaged 5 yards per carry
• 2 receptions for 13 yards
• 1 rushing touchdown
• Portis and the Redskins continued their domination as they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 23-17. The Redskins won back to back NFC East road games, the Cowboys and the Eagles. Redskins have committed only one turnover this season, coming from the special team.

NFC Player of the Week Runner-up: Chicago Bears QB Kyle Orton

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AFC Player of the Week

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger

• 26 for 41 threw for 309 yards
• 3 touchdowns and 1 interception, passer rating of 100.6
• Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a 26-21 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Entering a bye week, the Steelers are in first place in the AFC North with a record of 4-1

AFC Player of the Week Runner-up: Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown

By David Kim
ProFootball-fans.com Staff Writer

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