Carson Palmer, QB, Cardinals - 30/42 for 419 yards and 2 TD/0 INT
Palmer arrived in Arizona as a free agent during the offseason, and he has helped push the team into playoff contention at 6-4. The Heisman Trophy winner delivered his best game of the season Sunday with a 119 passer rating. Palmer hooked up with former Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd on a 91-yard TD to highlight the victory over Jacksonville.
All-American Caliber
Terrell Thomas, CB, Giants - 8 tackles including 7 solo in a win
Clay Matthews, OLB, Packers - 4 tackles including a sack plus a pass defended
Nickell Robey, CB, Bills - 4 tackles (2 solo) and a QB hit in a blowout victory
Shareece Wright, CB, Chargers - 5 solo tackles
