NFL Players of the Month
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III earns AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors.
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Walker became the first player in NFL history to record both a rushing and receiving touchdown in two of his first three games with a team.
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Chiefs rookie left tackle Kahlil Benson earned his award while filling in for injured Josh Simmons; in 106 snaps, Benson allowed seven pressures, the third-fewest among NFL left tackles.
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McPherson’s five field goals from 50 yards or longer were also a Bengals record for the most made from that distance in a single month. His 32 points tied for the most by an NFL kicker in September, and he extended his streak to 20 consecutive field goals made, dating to Week 11 of the previous season.
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NFC award winners also had notable September statistics: Brock Purdy completed 72.3% of his passes for nine touchdowns and one interception, while Jevon Holland recorded an interception in each of his first three games and totaled two forced fumbles.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III earned AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors after a historic start to his tenure with the team. Yahoo Sports reports Walker led the entire NFL with 360 rushing yards while totaling 442 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns across the Chiefs' first three games.
The Chiefs' strong September extended beyond Walker. Arrowhead Pride noted that undrafted rookie left tackle Kahlil Benson also earned AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month while filling in for an injured starter, demonstrating the team's depth at a critical position.
Walker Makes History in First Three Games
Walker's September performance set an NFL record that had never been achieved before. He became the first player in league history to record both a rushing and receiving touchdown in two of his first three games with a team, showcasing rare dual-threat versatility in his early weeks with Kansas City.
Benson Protects Purdy Despite Limited Experience
The 23-year-old left tackle took on a significant responsibility on short notice. According to Arrowhead Pride, Benson appeared in 106 snaps across three games and allowed just seven pressures — the third-fewest among all NFL left tackles during that span, a strong debut for an undrafted prospect.
McPherson's Record-Setting Month for Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson won AFC Special Teams Player of the Month after a perfect September. Mahoning Matters reports McPherson converted all eight field goal attempts and all eight extra point tries, never missing from 36 yards out or beyond.
McPherson's long-range accuracy broke team records and extended an impressive streak. Yahoo Sports notes his five field goals from 50 yards or longer set a Bengals single-month record, while his 32 total points tied for the most any NFL kicker has scored in September. He also extended his consecutive field goal streak to 20 makes dating back to last November.
49ers and Bills Earn NFC and AFC Defensive Honors
Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau dominated opposing offenses to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Month. Men's Journal reported Rousseau recorded six sacks, eight tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles across September's three games.
In the NFC, San Francisco 49ers safety Jevon Holland earned defensive honors after a lockdown first month. He recorded an interception in each of his first three games while adding two forced fumbles, while quarterback Brock Purdy completed 72.3 percent of his passes with nine touchdowns and just one interception.
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