SEC players are littered throughout the NFL. There’s likely an established veteran on whatever team you cheer for that began his football career in the conference. In Week 3, two of those stars dominated and earned recognition from the league.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (Georgia) and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (Texas) were named the AFC and NFC Offensive Players of the Week following their dominant showings.
Bowers, a two-time College Football Playoff national champion, made his 2026 debut in Week 3 following a preseason meniscus surgery. He stepped on the field and immediately reminded people why he’s among the top tight ends in football, hauling in 10 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders’ 35-27 win over the New Orleans Saints.
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Robinson, the former Longhorn All-American, did his work last Thursday. Facing a potential 0-3 start on the road against the Green Bay Packers, Robinson racked up 213 total yards and two touchdowns to carry his Atlanta Falcons to a shockingly dominant 35-14 victory.
Atlanta (1-2) can get to .500 with a Monday Night Football triumph vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. Las Vegas (3-0) battles the Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) on Sunday afternoon (4:35 p.m. E.T., CBS) for an early lead in the AFC West standings.
