2016 Week 1
Players of the Week
| Conf | Offense | Defense | Special Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | DeAngelo Williams | Whitney Mercilus | Stephen Gostkowski |
| NFC | Jameis Winston | Eric Kendricks | Sam Martin |
2016 NFL Week 1 Leaders & Scores
Super Bowl Champion: New England Patriots
AP MVP: Matt Ryan
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Dak Prescott
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Joey Bosa
AP Offensive Player of the Year: Matt Ryan
AP Defensive Player of the Year: Khalil Mack
Passing Leader: Drew Brees, 5208 Yds
Rushing Leader: Ezekiel Elliott, 1631 Yds
Receiving Leader: T.Y. Hilton, 1448 Yds
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2016 Week Summaries