NEW YORK, N.Y. (FNN SPORTS) – The National Football League (NFL) has announced its NFC Players of the Week for Week 10 (November 6, 9–10), recognizing standout performances from Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Seattle Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence, and New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd.

OFFENSE: RB JAHMYR GIBBS, DETROIT LIONS

Gibbs exploded for 172 scrimmage yards (142 rushing, 30 receiving) and three total touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in the Lions’ 44-22 victory over Washington.

He led the NFC in scrimmage yards, rushing yards, rushing average (9.5 yards per carry), and touchdowns for the week. This marks Gibbs’ second career NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor (previously Week 14, 2024).

Gibbs joins quarterback Jared Goff (Week 2) as the second Lion to earn the offensive award this season. He is also the second Detroit running back—after Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (11-time winner)—to win multiple NFC Offensive Player of the Week awards.

A proud Alabama Crimson Tide alumnus, Gibbs becomes the fifth Alabama running back to earn multiple Player of the Week honors, joining Derrick Henry, Shaun Alexander, Mark Ingram, and Eddie Lacy.

DEFENSE: LB DEMARCUS LAWRENCE, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Lawrence turned in a dominant defensive performance in Seattle’s 44-22 win over Arizona, tallying four tackles, two fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns, one tackle for loss, and half a sack.

He became just the third player in NFL history to return two fumbles for touchdowns in a single game, joining Jeremy Chinn (2020) and Fred Evans (1948).

This marks Lawrence’s second career NFC Defensive Player of the Week award (first in Week 3, 2017). He is the first Seahawk to win since Leonard Williams (Week 13, 2024) and the first Seattle linebacker since Uchenna Nwosu (Week 1, 2022).

Lawrence is also the first former Boise State player to win multiple Defensive Player of the Week honors, joining Jay Ajayi as the only other Bronco to win multiple Player of the Week awards.

SPECIAL TEAMS: DT NATHAN SHEPHERD, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Shepherd made his mark on special teams, blocking a crucial field goal attempt that preserved the Saints’ 10-7 lead in the third quarter of their 17-7 win over Carolina—the only field goal block in the NFL during Week 10.

He added two tackles and a sack, contributing to a Saints defense that shut out the Panthers in the second half.

This is Shepherd’s first career Special Teams Player of the Week award, and he becomes only the second defensive lineman in Saints history to earn the honor (joining Bryan Bresee, Week 14, 2024). Shepherd is also the first player from Fort Hays State to ever win an NFL Player of the Week award.

NEW YORK (FNN SPORTS) — The National Football League is mourning the loss of former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who passed away this week. His successor, Commissioner Roger Goodell, released an emotional statement reflecting on Tagliabue’s leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact on the league.

“All of us in the NFL are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Tagliabue, whose principled leadership and vision put the NFL on the path to unparalleled success,” Goodell said. “Throughout his decades-long leadership on behalf of the NFL, first as outside counsel and then during a powerful 17-year tenure as commissioner, Paul served with integrity, passion, and an unwavering conviction to do what was best for the league.”

A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER AND VISIONARY

Tagliabue, who served as NFL Commissioner from 1989 to 2006, oversaw a period of unprecedented growth and stability in the league. During his tenure, he:

• Expanded the league to 32 teams,

• Fostered labor peace through successful collective bargaining agreements,

• Guided the construction of state-of-the-art stadiums, and

• Laid the foundation for the NFL’s global brand expansion.

Goodell highlighted Tagliabue’s pioneering efforts in modernizing league operations and embracing new technologies of his era, including cable, satellite, and the internet, which helped shape the NFL’s strategic growth for decades to come.

“Paul was the ultimate steward of the game—tall in stature, humble in presence, and decisive in his loyalty to the NFL,” Goodell added. “He viewed every challenge and opportunity through the lens of what was best for the greater good, a principle he inherited from Pete Rozelle and passed on to me.”

A LEGACY OF INTEGRITY, DIVERSITY, AND COMPASSION

Tagliabue’s leadership extended beyond the field. He was a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, championing programs that opened doors for women and minorities in sports leadership. He also guided the NFL through some of the nation’s most challenging times, including the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, ensuring that the league remained a unifying force for communities nationwide.

“I am forever grateful and proud to have Paul as my friend and mentor,” Goodell said. “He helped shape me as an executive, but also as a man, husband, and father.”

Goodell and his wife, Jane, extended condolences to the Tagliabue family, including Paul’s wife of 60 years, Chan, and their children, Drew and Emily.