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Jameis Winston, T.J. Watt, Calvin Austin III Named AFC Players of the Week

The National Football League named Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt, and Steelers return specialist Calvin Austin III as the American Football Conference’s best players in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Winston was the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after getting the start against their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens. The one-time Pro Bowler did not disappoint, finishing with 334 passing yards and three touchdowns. More importantly, he was instrumental in Cleveland’s upset win over Baltimore, improving their record to 2-6.

Meanwhile, Watt was the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after generating seven tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in their Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants. The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year has 6.5 sacks for the season, 2.5 behind league leader Dexter Lawrence.

Finally, Austin is the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after completing a 73-yard punt return touchdown against the Giants. The wideout also caught a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson.

Watt, Austin, and the Steelers will have their bye in Week 9, a well-deserved rest before starting the second half of their season against the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, Winston and the Browns will face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9 before their Week 10 bye.

-Lance Fernandez

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