NFL Players of the Week - Week #6

NFC Player of the Week

Washington Redskins QB Drew Brees

• 26 for 30 threw for 320 yards, averaging over 10 yards per throw
• 3 touchdowns, passer rating of 144.4
• Brees had a near-perfect game this week against the Oakland Raiders, as he led the Saints to a 34-3 victory.

NFC Player of the Week Runner-up: Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan

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AFC Player of the Week

Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson

• 18 for 29 threw for 310 yards, averaging over 10 yards per throw
• 2 touchdowns, passer rating of 121.3
• Anderson led the Browns to a Monday night victory against the defending champion New York Giants 35-14. Anderson prevented the Browns from becoming 1-5, instead they are now 2-3.

AFC Player of the Week Runner-up: Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew

By David Kim
ProFootball-fans.com Staff Writer

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