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NFL Week 5: PFF Team of the Week & Player Awards

2T0PBA4 Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates his interception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

• Lamar Jackson shines despite egregious drops: Jackson put together one of the best passing games of his career but suffered from five drops on passes targeted 10 or more yards downfield.

• Aidan Hutchinson wreaks havoc again: He tallied a sack and eight quarterback hurries as a pass-rusher and notched an interception.

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WR:CB Matchup Chart

QB: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
RB: De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins
WR: DJ Moore, Chicago Bears
WR: Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
TE: George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
Flex: WR Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
LT: Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota Vikings
LG: Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles
C: Erik McCoy, New Orleans Saints
RG: Graham Glasgow, Detroit Lions
RT: Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions

EDGE: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
EDGE: Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints
DI: Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions
DI: Christian Wilkins, Miami Dolphins
LB: Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens
LB: C.J. Mosley, New York Jets
CB: Joey Porter Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers
CB: Rasul Douglas, Green Bay Packers
S: Julian Blackmon, Indianapolis Colts
S: Jordan Howden, New Orleans Saints
Flex: CB Dee Alford, Atlanta Falcons

K: Blake Grupe, New Orleans Saints
P: Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars
K/PR: Trenton Irwin, Cincinnati Bengals
ST: Michael Burton, Denver Broncos

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: QB LAMAR JACKSON, BALTIMORE RAVENS

The Ravens' receivers let Jackson down at a near-historic level in Week 5. He had one of the best games of his career as a passer, throwing the ball downfield with poise and accuracy. On throws targeted 10 or more yards downfield, Jackson went 9-of-20 for 163 yards but suffered five drops from his receivers.

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DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: AIDAN HUTCHINSON, DETROIT LIONS

Along with an impressive interception that he tipped to himself on a screen pass, Hutchinson had another fantastic outing as a pass-rusher. He delivered a 25.0% pass-rush win rate on a day when he tallied a sack and eight quarterback hurries.

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ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: RB DE’VON ACHANE, MIAMI DOLPHINS

Achane continues to be a cheat code in the Dolphins' offense. His efficiency as a runner has been something to behold through this season. He racked up 151 yards on just 11 carries against the New York Giants, forcing four missed tackles in the process. Achane is now averaging 12.1 yards per carry in 2023.

OFFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: DETROIT LIONS

The Lions' offensive line had another nice outing in their win over the Panthers, with their starting five linemen combining to allow six pressures. Center Frank Ragnow and right tackle Penei Sewell each surrendered zero pressures. Detroit had a strong day running the ball, with 3.2 of the offense's 5.3 yards-per-carry average coming before contact.

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