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Bush takes NFC player of the week

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- New Orleans rookie Reggie Bush, who scored four touchdowns last Sunday, was named the NFC offensive player of the week.

Atlanta safety Lawyer Milloy was picked as the conference's defensive player of the week and the special team weekly honor went to Chicago Bears rookie cornerback Devin Hester.

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Bush tied a Saints' record with four touchdowns -- three rushing and one receiving -- in helping New Orleans to a 34-10 victory over San Francisco in NFL Week 13. Bush leads the NFC with 73 receptions.

Milloy had 12 tackles, three quarterback hurries and two passes disrupted in the Falcons' 24-14 win over the Redskins.

Hester returned a punt 45 yards for a touchdown to send the Bears off to a 23-13 victory over Minnesota that clinched the NFC North Division title. It was his fourth return for a touchdown this season.

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