"Jake Browning and Deebo Samuel Shine as Bengals and 49ers Take Player of the Week Honors"

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel were named the AFC and NFC Offensive Players of the Week, respectively, for their standout performances in Week 13. Browning led the Bengals to an overtime victory with an impressive 86.5% completion rate, 354 passing yards, and a rushing touchdown. Samuel played a key role in the 49ers' dominant win, recording four receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns, along with 22 rushing yards and another score. Additionally, Derek Stingley Jr. of the Houston Texans and Antoine Winfield Jr. of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were named the AFC and NFC Defensive Players of the Week, while Ty Long of the Los Angeles Chargers and Jalen Reeves-Maybin of the Detroit Lions earned the AFC and NFC Special Teams Players of the Week honors, respectively.