Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season witnessed one quarterback become the youngest player in NFL history with a perfect passer rating.
Baltimore Ravens‘Lamar Jacksonwas namedAFC Offensive Player of the Weekafter breakingJared Goff‘s record as the youngest player with a perfect passer rating in their win over theDolphins. He went 17 of 20 for 324 yards, 5 touchdowns and no interceptions.
Dallas CowboysquarterbackDak Prescottwas namedNFC Offensive Player of the Weekafter their divisional win against theGiants. He went 25 of 32 for 405 yards, 4 TDs with a 158 .3 rating. He’s 1 of 4 QBs in NFL history with 158. 3 rating on 30 pass attempts.
Tennessee TitanslinebackerCameron Wakewas namedAFC Defensive Player of the Weekafter shutting down theBrownson Sunday. He had three tackles, 2.5 sacks and a safety in their 43 – (win.)
Minnesota VikingssafetyAnthony Harriswas namedNFC Defensive Player of the Weekafter their 28 – 12 win against theFalcons. He recorded 5 tackles, 2 interceptions and one fumble recovery.
Los AnglesChargerspunterTy Longwas namedAFC Special Teams Player of the Weekafter their overtime win against theColts. Long picked up punter and kicker duties after Michael Badgley suffered a groin injury on Friday. Long made good on his only field-goal attempt (from 40 yards) and was a perfect 3-for-3 on extra points. He also recorded two punts for 98 yards (2 inside 20).
New Orleans SaintskickerWil Lutzwas namedNFC Special Teams Player of the Weekafter their win over theSaintsMonday night. Lutz was a percet 3-for-3 on extra points and made 3 of 4 field goals. His 58 – yard game-winning field goal was the longest game-winning FG with no time remaining in the fourth quarter or overtime in a season opening game in NFL history.
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