NFL Wild Card Weekend: PFF Team of the Week & Player Awards

2S4DGEF Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (15) is tackled by Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (21) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashely Landis)
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PFF’s 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
Defense
EDGE: Von Miller, Buffalo Bills
Special teams
OFFENSIVE PLAYER AND ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: WR Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers
McConkey was incredible in the Chargers’ loss to the Texans, averaging 5.32 yards per route run. Two of his nine receptions in the game came on contested catches, and he finished the game with a career-high 91.0 PFF receiving grade.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: CB Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans
Stingley was targeted 10 times by Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in the Texans’ win on Saturday afternoon. While he did allow five receptions for 62 yards, he also broke up a pass and recorded two interceptions, finishing the game with a 94.9 PFF coverage grade.
OFFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles did a good job protecting Jalen Hurts on Sunday afternoon, with the offensive line combining to allow eight pressures. All of those came on the interior, with tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson not allowing any pressures from 26 pass-blocking snaps.