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American Football

NFL announces Week 6 AFC and NFC players of the week

NFL announces Week 6 AFC and NFC players of the weekGettyImages

On Wednesday, the NFL announced the players of the week for the AFC and NFC in Week 5.

AFC

Offense: Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

"King Henry" was at his best in Baltimore's 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders, collecting 132 rushing yards and scoring two touchdowns.

This is Henry's second player of the week nod this season, making him the fourth Ravens running back to win the award multiple times.

Defense: Will Anderson, Houston Texans

Anderson was highly influential in not allowing New England to gain any traction offensively as the Texans won 41-21 on Sunday.

The Houston DE recorded eight tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks and one pass defensed.

Special teams: Rigoberto Sanchez, Indianapolis Colts

The margin of victory was only three points in the Colts' 20-17 victory over the Tennesee Titans, and Sanchez's clutch punting surely helped boost Indianapolis to the win.

Sanchez placed three of his five punts inside the 20-yard line, including two inside the 10-yard line in the closing moments in the Week 6 triumph.

NFC

Offense: Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tucker was a complete threat on offense for the Buccaneers in their 51-27 win against the New Orleans Saints, registering 192 scrimmage yards (136 rushing, 56 receiving), a league high, with two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving).

Defense: Brian Branch, Detroit Lions

Branch earned his first career player of the week award with six tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble in Detroit's 47-9 dismantling of the Dallas Cowboys.

Special teams: Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears

Tight end Kmet served as the Bears' emergency long snapper on Sunday, recording successful snaps on all five of Chicago's PAT attempts.

Interestingly, Kmet scored two touchdowns in the game then successfully snapped on the plays directly following his TDs.