Drake Maye, Kenneth Walker and CeeDee Lamb named to weekly all-star team

Drake Maye threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns, bouncing back from a difficult start to lead the New England Patriots to a crucial victory over the Buffalo Bills. Maye added eight carries for 54 yards, securing the quarterback spot on the weekly All-Star team after completing a game-winning touchdown pass with under two minutes remaining in the contest.

Drake Maye Secures Quarterback Honors After Resurgent Performance

The New England quarterback position earned weekly recognition following a bounce-back effort that contrasted sharply with his opening three weeks. Maye recorded one touchdown against six interceptions across his first three appearances before delivering his three-touchdown performance against Buffalo. The top four passing-yard leaders in the NFL all lost their respective matchups while throwing two touchdown passes or fewer, paving the way for Maye to claim the spot. Three of the Patriots’ next four games feature matchups against the Las Vegas Raiders, Jets, and Dolphins, offering an opening for New England to climb back into contention.

Kenneth Walker Dominates Backfield While Los Angeles Rams Edge Eagles

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker earned his third weekly All-Star selection by rushing for 177 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Walker sealed the victory with a 76-yard gain in the fourth quarter followed by a 22-yard touchdown run. In the National Football Conference, Los Angeles Rams running back Williams collected 80 rushing yards, two scores, and 10 catches for 67 yards. Williams secured two late touchdowns to cap a comeback win against the Philadelphia Eagles, lifting the Rams to a 2-2 record after a difficult start. Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor recorded 95 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Dallas Cowboys standout Javonte Williams posted 62 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The battle for the second running back spot ultimately came down to Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai, who tallied 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and the Rams’ Williams.

CeeDee Lamb and Tetairoa McMillan Lead Wide Receiver Slate

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb caught 17 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown on 21 targets against the Houston Texans. That output places Lamb on a statistical pace for 2,115 receiving yards and 17 touchdown catches over the course of the season. Later in the week, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan recorded 192 yards on 14 catches and two scores in a win over the Detroit Lions. McMillan’s production marked the second-most receiving yards in a single game in franchise history.

San Francisco 49ers Offensive Line Keeps Brock Purdy Clean

The San Francisco 49ers offensive line allowed zero sacks on 30 dropbacks against the Denver Broncos, extending their streak to four consecutive games without yielding a sack to start the season. San Francisco’s starting five featured Trent Williams, 2025 seventh-round draft pick Connor Colby, Jake Brendel, 2024 third-rounder Dominick Puni, and Colton McKivitz. The unit also paved the way for a ground game that generated 140 yards on 35 carries as the 49ers improved their record to 4-0. Strong individual efforts elsewhere included Seattle’s Ernest Jones, who registered 12 tackles, one sack, and one interception in the Seattle Seahawks’ victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.