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NFL Names Week 4 Players of the Week: Mahomes, Nacua Lead Honorees

The honor roll spotlights Mahomes' TD milestone alongside breakout performances across all phases.

Overview

  • Patrick Mahomes captured AFC Offensive honors after a 270-yard, four-touchdown outing in a 37-20 win over the Ravens, becoming the fastest player to reach 250 career TD passes.
  • Puka Nacua earned NFC Offensive recognition with 13 catches for 170 yards and a score in the Rams’ 27-20 win over the Colts, giving him 42 receptions through four games to tie the all-time mark for that span.
  • Devin Lloyd took AFC Defensive accolades with eight tackles, two interceptions, a tackle for loss, and two pass breakups in the Jaguars’ 26-21 victory at the 49ers.
  • Quinyon Mitchell claimed NFC Defensive honors after allowing just two catches for six yards on nine targets with five pass breakups, helping the Eagles move to 4-0 with a 31-25 win over the Buccaneers.
  • Special teams awards went to Marcus Jones, who set a Patriots single-game record with 167 punt-return yards including an 87-yard touchdown in a 42-13 win, and Josh Blackwell, who blocked a 54-yard attempt with 38 seconds left to preserve the Bears’ 25-24 result over the Raiders.