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Chargers' Williams, Vikings' Cook lead Players of the Week

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams and Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook headline the NFL Players of the Week.

Williams captured AFC Offensive Player of the Week after catching seven passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-tying score, while also rushing for a 19-yard touchdown. The wideout also caught the go-ahead two-point conversion to lead the Chargers to a 29-28 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.

Cook is the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 136 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-17 win over the Miami Dolphins.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden is the AFC Defensive Player of the Week, recording a crucial interception in a 17-10 win against the New England Patriots while adding 12 tackles.

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is the NFC Defensive Player of the Week, racking up two sacks, seven tackles, and a forced fumble during a 40-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn is the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, completing five field goals in a 29-22 win against the New York Jets.

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after hitting a game-winning field goal against the Seattle Seahawks from 36 yards out.

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