Kyler Murray wins NFC Player of the Week after dicing Jets

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray won the sixth NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor of his career after completing 22 of 24 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the New York Jets.

Murray also rushed for 31 yards and two scores. He completed his final 17 pass attempts — that set a franchise record — in the 31-6 win at State Farm Stadium.

The quarterback has now won more Player of the Week awards than any past Cardinal. Quarterback Kurt Warner, pass rusher Chandler Jones and corner Patrick Peterson won five apiece.

Murray is the first quarterback to complete 85% of his passes and add two rushing touchdowns in a single game in NFL history.

The performance was Murray’s 11th game in his career with a passer rating (126.7) of 120 or greater.

His award gives Arizona consecutive weekly honors after punter Blake Gillikin was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Chicago Bears.

AFC Offensive Player of the Week: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

NFC Offensive Player of the Week: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

AFC Defensive Player of the Week: Bills CB Taron Johnson

NFC Defensive Player of the Week: Eagles LB Zack Baun

AFC Special Teams Player of the Week: Chiefs LB Leo Chenal

NFC Special Teams Player of the Week: Lions K Jake Bates



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