PFF Reveals Team of the Week and Player Awards

PFF has announced its Team of the Week and Player Awards, recognizing exceptional performances in the latest games. This week, standout players from both offensive and defensive positions have been highlighted.

Offensive Player of the Week

Chicago Bears’ offensive tackle Darnell Wright has been named the Offensive Player of the Week. Wright delivered an impressive performance against the Cincinnati Bengals, allowing just one hurry on 47 pass-blocking attempts. He achieved a PFF pass-blocking grade of 79.9 and led all players with a remarkable run-blocking grade of 95.5.

Defensive Player of the Week

Talanoa Hufanga of the Denver Broncos has earned the title of Defensive Player of the Week. His key contributions helped secure a victory over the Houston Texans. Hufanga recorded PFF grades above 80.0 in coverage and run defense, which included four tackles that resulted in defensive stops and two pass breakups.

Rookie of the Week

Malaki Starks, safety for the Baltimore Ravens, has been named Rookie of the Week following his standout performance against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football. Starks not only recorded his first career interception but also made three tackles resulting in defensive stops. He allowed just one reception for five yards into his coverage and earned an impressive PFF grade of 91.2.

Offensive Line of the Week

The Chicago Bears’ offensive line has been recognized as the Offensive Line of the Week. In their game against the Bengals, four of the five starters achieved PFF pass-blocking grades of 79.9 or higher. Collectively, they allowed only eight total pressures, with the majority attributed to tight end Cole Kmet and left tackle Theo Benedet. They also played a crucial role in a dominant rushing attack, achieving an average of 2.6 yards before contact per carry on designed runs and a total of 283 rushing yards.

Team Overview

• Quarterback: Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks
• Running Back: Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears
• Wide Receivers: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks), Drake London (Falcons), Tee Higgins (Bengals)
• Tight End: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
• Offensive Line:
  • LT: Andrew Thomas, New York Giants
  • LG: Andrew Vorhees, Baltimore Ravens
  • C: Drew Dalman, Chicago Bears
  • RG: Jonah Jackson, Chicago Bears
  • RT: Darnell Wright, Chicago Bears
• Defense:
  • EDGE: Alex Highsmith, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • EDGE: Austin Booker, Chicago Bears
  • DI: Sebastian Joseph-Day, Tennessee Titans
  • DI: Travis Jones, Baltimore Ravens
  • LB: Blake Cashman, Denver Broncos
  • LB: Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs
  • CB: Tariq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks
  • CB: Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans
  • S: Malaki Starks, Baltimore Ravens
  • S: Talanoa Hufanga, Denver Broncos
  • Flex: CB Maxwell Hairston, Buffalo Bills

The weekly recognitions from PFF continue to showcase the talent and dedication of players across the league, celebrating their achievements on the field.