The BestCarson Palmer, QB, Cardinals
For the third time this season, Palmer rises above the pack of USC alums. He turned in a gigantic performance on Sunday Night Football in the NFL's most hostile environment. The 2002 Heisman Trophy winner completed 29 of 48 passes for 363 yards and 3 TDs. After beating Seattle, Arizona is three games clear of the competition in the NFC West, pushing toward a top seed in the playoffs.
Best of the Rest
Rhett Ellison, TE, Vikings - 2 catches for 18 yards and a TD
Frostee Rucker, DE, Cardinals - 2 tackles, including one for loss, a safety and 3 QB hits
Leonard Williams, DE, Jets - 6 tackles (3 solo) including one for loss
Clay Matthews, LB, Packers - 5 tackles (4 solo) including one for loss and 2 passes defended
T.J. McDonald, S, Rams - 5 tackles (4 solo)
Nelson Agholor, WR, Eagles - 3 catches for 32 yards
Mark Sanchez, QB, Eagles - 14/23 for 156 yards
Everson Griffen, DE, Vikings - 3 tackles including a sack
Malcolm Smith, LB, Raiders - 9 tackles (6 solo), including one for loss
Shareece Wright, CB, Ravens - 4 tackles (3 solo) and a pass defended
Devon Kennard, LB, Giants - 6 tackles (4 solo)
Robert Woods, WR, Bills - 3 catches for 19 yards
Buck Allen, RB, Ravens - 5 carries for 19 yards and a 4-yard catch
Mike Morgan, LB, Seahawks - 3 solo tackles
