The National Football League has announced that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson, and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal are the American Football Conference’s best players for Week 10 of the 2024 season.
Jackson’s output was significant in the Ravens’ 35-34 victory over their division rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals. He became the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after completing 75.8 percent of his passes (25 of 33) for 290 yards and four touchdowns. It’s the third time this season that Jackson earned Player of the Week honors.
The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player added 33 rushing yards on seven carries. More importantly, Jackson helped the Ravens improve to 7-3, keeping them within striking distance of AFC North leaders Pittsburgh Steelers.
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— NFL (@NFL) November 13, 2024
Meanwhile, Johnson was the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after finishing with three tackles, two passes defended, a sack, and a 23-yard interception touchdown return against the Indianapolis Colts. His pick-six were Buffalo’s first points in that contest.
Finally, Chenal was the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking what could have been a game-winning field goal by Denver Broncos placekicker Wil Lutz. Instead, Chenal’s block improved the Kansas City Chiefs’ record to an immaculate 9-0. On defense, Chenal added four tackles.
-Lance Fernandez