FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, who rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns in his first NFL start, was named the FedEx Ground NFL player of the week on Thursday.
Freeman, a second-year player for Florida State, averaged 4.7 yards per carry and also caught five passes for 52 yards receiving.
Freeman’s 193 yards from scrimmage are the most by any NFC player in a game this season.