Allen and Purdy earn Week 2 NFL Players of the Week honors
Quarterbacks Josh Allen and Brock Purdy were named among the NFL's Week 2 Players of the Week after standout performances for the Bills and 49ers.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, throwing for three touchdowns and 248 yards and adding two rushing touchdowns on 69 yards. The performance gave Allen five passing touchdowns and four rushing scores in the league's first two weeks and marked his 19th AFC Player of the Week award, tying him for 14th all time and placing him behind Aaron Rodgers among active players.
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy was recognized for his efficiency in the 49ers' 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins, completing 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns, giving him an 80.4 percent completion rate that leads the NFL. Purdy has totaled five touchdowns and 492 passing yards through two games.
Other notable Week 2 honorees included rookie safety Jalen Masses, who recorded five tackles, two passes defended, a tackle for loss and two interceptions in the Raiders' 26-14 win over the Chargers, and linebacker Jordan Lloyd, who posted nine tackles, two for loss, a sack, a quarterback hit, three pass breakups and two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, as the Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3.
Kicker Tyler Szmyt contributed all 11 points for the Browns in their 23-19 upset of the Buccaneers, converting two extra points and three field goals, including a 50-yard attempt.
Aaron Rodgers was highlighted for a blocked field goal in the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Bears, also recording a fumble recovery, four tackles and a pass breakup.