Derrick Henry was named the best offensive player in the AFC for the second time in three weeks

The NFL handed out individual awards following Week 6 of the regular season.

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henrie was the best offensive player in the American Conference. In a 30-23 game against the Washington Commanders, he carried the ball 24 times and gained 132 yards with 2 touchdowns.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker was honored in the National Conference. In the game against the New Orleans Saints (51:27), the Bucs player totaled 192 yards and 2 touchdowns.
On defense, Houston Texans DE Will Anderson and Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch were the best. Anderson made 3 sacks and 8 tackles (including 4 for a loss of yards) in a 41-21 win over the New England Patriots. Branch made 2 interceptions, 6 tackles and induced a fumble in the game against the Dallas Cowboys (47:9).
Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez was named the best special teams player in the AFC. Of his 5 punts, 3 were recovered inside the opponent's 20-yard line and 2 were recovered inside the 10-yard line. He gained an average of 54.2 yards per punt.
Chicago Bears' Tight End Cole Kmet, who had to serve as the long snapper due to an injury to a teammate, was named the best special teams player in the NFC. After Kmet's snaps, all five extra-points were scored. Twice Kmet was forced to play long snapper after his receiving touchdowns.