Panthers QB Cam Newton, Rams CB Janoris Jenkins and Seahawks KR Leon Washington were named the NFC Players of the Week for Week 12.
Newton completed 18-of-28 passes for 306 yards and two touchdowns and rushed the ball 14 times for 52 yards and two scores in the Panthers’ 30-22 win over the Eagles.
Jenkins returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the Rams’ win over the Cardinals. He was the first rookie to accomplish that feat since 1960.
Washington returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, tying the NFL record with his eighth kickoff-return touchdown, in Seattle’s loss to the Dolphins.