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Arizona Cardinals: Adrian Peterson named NFC Offensive Player of Week

By The Sports Xchange
Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson runs for a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game earlier in the week. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI
Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson runs for a first down against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game earlier in the week. Photo by Art Foxall/UPI | License Photo

Arizona Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after an impressive debut with his new team.

Peterson, who was acquired from the New Orleans Saints last week, rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries in the Cardinals' 38-33 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. This is the 32-year-old Peterson's eighth career NFC offensive award.

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The NFL also announced Wednesday that Pittsburgh Steelers Le'Veon Bell earned the AFC offensive honor in Week 6 after he ran for 179 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 19-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. He added three receptions for 12 yards for a total of 191 yards from scrimmage.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week after he recorded two sacks, four tackles and intercepted Matthew Stafford in the end zone during the 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions.

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Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph took the AFC defensive award after he finished with two interceptions, including one returned for 82 yards, and three passes defensed in the 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Los Angeles Rams rookie Pharoh Cooper was named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week after he opened the 27-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 103-yard kickoff return.

Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop earned the AFC's special teams award after he made five field goals in the 36-22 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. He set a record for most consecutive successful field goals inside 50 yards, extendeding his streak to 51.

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