NFL Week 18: PFF Team of the Week & Player Awards
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PFF’s NFL Week 18 Team of the Week is live!
Selections are primarily based on PFF grades, with extra consideration given to players who performed exceptionally well over a larger number of snaps. When two players earn similar grades, the nod often goes to the player who logged more snaps, showcasing their ability to maintain a high level of play over an extended period.
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Offense
Flex: WR Jakobi Meyers, New England Patriots
Defense
Special Steams
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson
Robinson ended the season with his best game of the year, rushing for 170 yards on 28 carries in the loss to the Carolina Panthers. Ninety-two of those yards came after contact, and he forced nine missed tackles, earning a 91.9 PFF rushing grade in the game.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Dallas Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons
Parsons finished the season strong, earning a 90.2 PFF grade in the loss to the Washington Commanders, his second-best grade of the year. He racked up four pressures, three of which were sacks, from 31 pass-rushing snaps.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: New England Patriots QB Joe Milton III
Milton was incredible in his first career start, albeit against a Bills team resting key players. He went 22-for-29 for 241 yards, with three big-time throws, and he earned a 95.8 PFF grade.
OFFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: Carolina Panthers
The Panthers’ offensive line has improved this year, and they closed out the season with an impressive showing in the win over the Atlanta Falcons. The offensive line combined to allow just five pressures from 41 dropbacks, none of which were sacks or quarterback hits.