NFL Players of the Week - Week #17

NFC Player of the Week

Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner

• 25 carries 208 rushing yards averaging 8.3 yards per carry
• 1 touchdown
• Turner finished the season with 1699 yards and 17 touchdowns, helping the Falcons to reach the playoffs after a devastating last season.

Runner-up: New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees

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AFC Player of the Week

Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub

• 27 for 36, 328 passing yards
• 2 touchdowns 121.1 passer rating
• After being traded from the Falcons, Schaub has shown much talent, ending the season better than last year

Runner-up: Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush

By David Kim
ProFootball-fans.com Staff Writer

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