PFF Team of the Week and Player Awards

PFF’s Week 16 NFL Team of the Week is live!

The choice is based primarily on PFF estimateswith special attention given to players who have performed exceptionally well in more snaps. When two players receive the same rating, the player with the most snaps will often be favored, demonstrating his ability to maintain a high level of play over an extended period.

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Violation

Question: Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

RB: Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

VR: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings

VR: Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions

TOPIC: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders

Flexible: WR Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears

LT: Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles

LG: Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts

WITH: Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions

RG: Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons

RT: dj glaze, Las Vegas Raiders

Defense

EDGE: George Karlaftis, Kansas City Chiefs

EDGE: Myles Garrett, Cleveland BrownWith

FROM: Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs

FROM: Jarran Reed, Seattle Seahawks

LB: Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders

LB: Kayden Ellis, Atlanta Falcons

KB: Kamari Lassiter, Houston Texans

KB: Darius Slay, Philadelphia Eagles

WITH: Jesse Bates III, Atlanta Falcons

WITH: Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens

Flexible: CB Kader Kohou, Miami Dolphins

Special teams

TO: Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys

P: Ryan Wright, Minnesota Vikings

K/PR: Luke McCaffrey, Washington Commanders

ST: Tyler Owens, Washington Commanders

FORWARD PLAYER OF THE WEEK: RB Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Taylor rushed for over 200 yards to help the Colts stay alive in the AFC playoff race. Ninety-nine of his 218 yards in the game came after contact, and he committed six penalties in the game.

DEFENDER OF THE WEEK: S Jesse Bates III, Atlanta Falcons

Bates had a great day in coverage, leaving with a pass breakup and an interception that he returned for a touchdown. It’s been an up-and-down season for the Falcons safety, but he’s ending the season strong.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: CB Kamari Lassiter, Houston Texans

Lassiter was often tested Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, as he saw 10 targets in the game. He allowed five receptions for 39 yards and recorded a pair of pass breakups.

UPCOMING LINE OF THE WEEK: Los Angeles Rams

The Rams’ offensive line held up well against the Jets on Sunday, combining for just three pressures overall while three individual players didn’t allow a single pressure in the game. They also played key roles in the Rams’ rushing attack, which resulted in… Cow Williams averaging 5.3 yards per carry.