NFC Defensive Player of the Week went to Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay. Slay had a game-changing 83-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in the Eagles’ 30-13 victory against the Denver Broncos. Slay also notched five tackles and a tackle for a loss.
Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez booted home a perfect Sunday and brought home NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. In the Panthers’ 34-10 win over the Cardinals, Gonzalez made good on all four of his field goal tries, converting from 44, 48, 49 and 27 yards. He tacked on two extra points in as many tries.