New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, Chicago Bears defensive end Shea McClellin and Seattle punt returner Golden Tate were named the NFC’s top players for Week 9 of the NFL season.<\/p>\n
Foles tied an NFL single-game record with seven touchdown passes in the Eagles’ 49-20 win against Oakland to earn the offensive award. He completed 22-of-28 passes for 406 yards and didn’t throw an interception, joining Hall of Famer Y.A. Tittle and Peyton Manning as the only players to throw for seven scores without a pick. Manning did it in Week 1 this season.<\/p>\n
Despite starting only three games this season, Foles has been honored with a weekly award twice. He also picked up the prize in Week 6.<\/p>\n
McClellin was selected as the defensive winner after posting five tackles and three sacks in a 27-20 win over Green Bay. He also knocked Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers out of the game on the first series of the contest with a sack that fractured the former MVP’s left collarbone. His last sack sealed the win on the final play of the game.<\/p>\n
Tate returned three punts for 92 yards in a 27-24 overtime win against Tampa Bay to claim the special teams award. His 71-yard punt return in the third quarter led to a field goal that cut the Seahawks’ deficit to seven points and his return to the Seattle 40 in overtime set up the winning field goal.<\/p>\n
Other offensive nominees included Washington receiver Pierre Garcon, who had seven catches for 172 yards in a 30-24 overtime win against San Diego; Green Bay running back Eddie Lacy, who ran for 150 yards with a touchdown in the loss to the Bears; and Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson, who ran for 140 yards with a score in a 27-23 loss to Dallas.<\/p>\n
Defensive consideration went to Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly, who had eight tackles with an interception in a 34-10 win over Atlanta; and Seattle safety Earl Thomas, who racked up a career-high 12 tackles against Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n
Green Bay linebacker Jamari Lattimore was nominated for the special teams award after a blocked punt led to a touchdown against the Bears.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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