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Brock Purdy was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, becoming the first San Francisco 49ers quarterback to win the award in 25 years. His selection follows a 3-0 start for the 49ers, during which Purdy led the league with a 133.1 passer rating, nine touchdowns, and zero sacks despite significant team injuries.
The Detroit Lions' injury report for their upcoming game against the New York Jets lists several players as limited or non-participating, including Blake Miller and Tate Ratledge. Meanwhile, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his dominant performance in a 41-31 victory over the Lions, marking his 19th career award.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's Offensive Player of the Year trophy was engraved as 'Defensive Player of the Year,' an apparent NFL engraving error. Smith-Njigba highlighted the typo in a video, noting the award process; the NFL handles trophies and is expected to issue a replacement.
Packers quarterback Jordan Love was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a standout performance against the Steelers, setting franchise records and ranking among the NFL's top passers this season.
The Detroit Lions have four finalists in three different categories for the Associated Press NFL Awards, with Dan Campbell nominated for AP Coach of the Year, Ben Johnson for AP Assistant Coach of the Year, and Jahmyr Gibbs & Sam LaPorta for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 8. Campbell led the Lions to their first division championship since 1993, while Johnson oversaw an explosive offense, and Gibbs and LaPorta made significant contributions as rookies.
With the expansion of NFL awards betting markets, predictions for the 2023 season include best bets, midrange options, and long shots for Offensive Rookie of the Year (OROY) and Defensive Rookie of the Year (DROY). Historically, quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers have won OROY, while elite cornerbacks or versatile linebackers tend to win DROY. Potential OROY candidates include Bryce Young, Quentin Johnston, Tank Bigsby, and Josh Downs, while Emmanuel Forbes, Drew Sanders, and Marte Mapu are among the potential DROY contenders.