Who were the NFL's top stars in November? Each month the league unveils its honor roll. See who the Players of the Month are below.
AFC Offensive Player of the Month
Burrow continues to play like an MVP candidate despite the Bengals' struggles in the win-loss column. Across November, Burrow averaged an eye-popping 345 passing yards per game. In total, Burrow completed 89 of 145 passes for 1,035 yards, 12 touchdowns and just one interception while posting a 107.7 rating.
NFC Offensive Player of the Month
Barkley's run to MVP-contender status included a November to remember. In four games during the month, Barkley piled up an astounding 777 scrimmage yards, leading the Eagles to four wins in as many outings. He averaged 194.3 yards per game, tallied 626 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 151 receiving yards and one receiving score.
AFC Defensive Player of the Month
Surtain has become the definition of a lockdown corner, evidenced by his prowess this past month. According to Next Gen Stats, Surtain was targeted only 17 times on 140 coverage snaps (12.1%), allowing but nine receptions for 55 yards. In addition, Surtain tallied 12 tackles and two pass breakups in four November games.
NFC Defensive Player of the Month
Greenard has been an unheralded but outstanding offseason addition, fitting defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme with aplomb. Over the past month, Greenard has posted 16 tackles, eight tackles for loss, four sacks, a forced fumble and a pass breakup for a Vikings team that could wrap up a playoff berth this week.
AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
It was a perfect November for Sanders. Accuracy personified, Sanders racked up 43 points for the Fins by going 13 of 13 on extra points and 10 of 10 field goals. Making his numbers all the more impressive, Sanders converted three of those field goals from 50 yards or farther.
NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
The Lions are the top team in the NFC, and the play of their kicker has been a pivotal reason as to why. Bates piled up 41 points in November, going a perfect 17 of 17 on point-after tries while converting eight field goals in nine attempts. Four of those field goals were dialed up from 50 yards or farther.
Offensive Rookie of the Month
Bowers has been consistently stellar during a rookie campaign that's shaping up to be a historic season. After November, Bowers leads the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøwith 84 receptions and is just two away from tying the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íørookie catches record. This past month, he had 32 receptions to go with 349 receiving yards (87.3 per game) and three touchdowns.
Defensive Rookie of the Month
Jared Verse isn't the only Raminole rookie to garner notice this season, as Fiske has become a force for Los Angeles. The Florida State alum had a sterling November, posting 11 tackles, six tackles for loss, a forced fumble and five sacks.
