Talanoa Hufanga and Brock Bowers named AFC Players of the Week

The AFC has named its Players of the Week for Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors following a historic performance against the Los Angeles Rams. Hufanga recorded five tackles, a sack, and two interceptions, one of which he returned 66 yards for a touchdown. He is the first player since 1982 to record a sack and multiple interceptions, including a touchdown return, in a single quarter.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. During the Raiders’ 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints, Bowers recorded 10 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown. His 116 receiving yards led all NFL tight ends for the week, and he became the first former Georgia tight end to receive this honor.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop was recognized as the conference’s top special teams performer for the week.