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Jets WR Garrett Wilson, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley highlight Players of the Week

Who were the NFL’s top stars in Week 9? Each Wednesday, the league unveils its weekly honor roll. See who the Players of the Week are below.

AFC Offensive Player of the Week

New York Jets · WR

Wilson's jaw-dropping 26-yard one-handed touchdown catch on Thursday night was an all-time grab that propelled the Jets past the Houston Texans, 21-13, and is now an award-winner. Wilson had a pair of touchdown catches in New York's losing streak-snapping victory, hauling in nine receptions for 90 yards.

NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Philadelphia Eagles · RB

Barkley was all-around outstanding in leading the Eagles past the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-23, on Sunday. He piled up 199 scrimmage yards, with 159 coming on the ground, and had two total touchdowns -- one rushing and one receiving. However, it will be his backward leapfrog over a Jaguars defender that will long be remembered from his performance.

AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Cincinnati Bengals · DE

Hendrickson was a force off the edge on Sunday, helping his Bengals to a lopsided 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Hendrickson had a whopping four sacks in the game and added a forced fumble and pass breakup.

NFC Defensive Player of the Week

Los Angeles Rams · SAF

Kinchens came up huge in the clutch for the Rams in their 26-20 overtime victory Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. He had not one, but two interceptions in the fourth quarter. He returned the first 103 yards to put the Rams ahead and stopped the Seahawks at the doorstep of scoring on the second, which came in the red zone. He added three tackles and a forced fumble on a banner day.  

AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Buffalo Bills · K

Having struggled for much of the season, Bass found redemption in lifting the Bills to a 30-27 win over the Miami Dolphins when he converted a franchise-record 61-yard field goal. Bass was 3 for 3 attempting field goals on the day and added an extra point for a 10-point tally on a celebratory Sunday.

NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Arizona Cardinals · P

Gillikin was on point with his punts Sunday in the Cardinals' impressive 29-9 victory over the Chicago Bears. Punting four times, Gillikin placed three inside the opposing 20-yard line, with one coming to rest inside the 10 and another inside the 5.