Taysom Hill (Saints) will never be a star. But he is one of those players who makes you want to watch football matches. Indeed, who didn’t take pleasure in seeing him trample the Browns on the ground with his three touchdowns and 138 yards in just seven carries? He even had a little pleasure with a touchdown of 75 yards. A symbol of his versatility, he is only the second player in history with at least 25 rushing touchdowns, 10 passing and 10 receiving (31-11-11 more precisely). Only Frank Gifford (RB, Giants 50s-60s) achieved this triple-double before him. So Taysom Hill is a legend in his own way.
One NFC, Kamren Kinchens (Rams) becomes accustomed to the thing. Second reward in three weeks for the Rams rookie. The safety shone with his versatility with 8 tackles, including one for loss, an interception and a loss of ball caused against the Patriots. He places himself as a very serious candidate for the title of DROY (Defensive Rookie Of the Year). New week, new victory kick blocked. Indeed, the turn of Karl Brooks (DL, Packers) to be rewarded for shattering the Bears’ hopes of ending the losing streak against Green Bay.
In a very different style from Taysom Hill, Bo Nix (QB, Broncos) is rewarded for the first time in his young career. Everything seems to be going in the right direction for the rookie. He produced his best game of the season with 307 passing yards (at 85%!) and 4 touchdowns against Atlanta. In defense, Terrel Bernard (LB, Bills) gave Patrick Mahomes bad dreams since he sacked and intercepted him. Finally, Chris Boswell (K, Steelers) MVP? In any case, Pittsburgh can once again thank its kicker who quite simply gave them the victory.
NFC Conference
– Offensive: Taysom Hill (any choice, Saints) – 7 carries, 138 yards, 3 touchdowns, 8 receptions, 50 yards, 1 pass, 18 yards
– Defensive: Kamren Kinchens (S, Rams) – 8 tackles including one for loss, 1 interception, 1 forced turnover
– Special teams: Karl Brooks (DL, Packers) – game-winning kick blocked
AFC Conference
– Offensive: Bo Nix (QB, Broncos) – 28/33, 307 yards, 4 touchdowns
– Defensive: Terrel Bernard (LB, Bills) – 8 plaquages, 1 sack, 1 interception
– Special teams: Chris Boswell (K, Steelers) – 6/6 field goals, all points for his team
