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NFL Players of the Week

AFC
Offense: Peyton Manning. Completed 26 of 38 passes for 400 yards and three touchdowns.
Defense: Rashean Mathis. Two fourth-quarter interceptions.
Special Teams:: Coy Wire. Blocked a punt.

NFC
Offense: Eli Manning. Completed 31 of 43 passes for 371 yards and three TDs. Manning led an incredible comeback as the Giants were losing 24-7 heading into the fourth quarter eventually winning 30-24 in overtime. Manning, in the fourth quarter, completed 20 of 26 passes for 233 yards and two TDs.
Defense: Tommie Harris. Finished game with two sacks and five tackles.
Special Teams: Ryan Longwell. Threw a fourth-quarter touchdown and kicked the game-winning field goal. First time anyone has done that since November 8th, 1970 -- George Blanda in Oakland's 23-20 win over Cleveland.