The NFL announced Wednesday the players of the week for the AFC and NFC in Week 1.
AFC
Offense: Joe Mixon, Houston Texans
Mixon's introduction to the Texans couldn't have gone any better as the running back racked up 178 scrimmage yards (159 rushing, 19 receiving) with a rushing touchdown to help lead Houston to a 29-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Defense: Greg Rousseau, Buffalo Bills
Rousseau played a pivotal role in the Bills' 34-28 comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals, recording six tackles and three sacks. The defensive end forced a third-quarter fumble that led to Buffalo's go-ahead touchdown.
Special teams: Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers
All of the Steelers' points in their 18-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons were scored by Pittsburgh kicker Boswell, with six field goals on the day. Five of those FGs were 40 yards or longer.
NFC
Offense: Saquon Barkey, Philadelphia Eagles
Barkley scored three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in the Eagles' 34-29 defeat of the Green Bay Packers in Brazil. The running back totaled 132 scrimmage yards (109 rushing, 23 receiving) in his Philadelphia debut.
Defense: Tyrique Stevenson, Chicago Bears
Stevenson scored the winning touchdown with a 43-yard pick-six midway through the fourth quarter of Chicago's 24-17 comeback voctory over the Tennessee Titans. The defensive back also recorded four tackles.
Special teams: Jake Moody, San Francisco 49ers
Moody scored a league-high 20 points in the Niners' 32-19 win against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. The kicker converted all six of his field goal attempts.
Watch Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga live September 14 on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America and China). Click here for details.