The calendar has moved to December, which means it is time for a Miami Dolphins player to be named an AFC Player of the Week. In September, receiver and returner Jakeem Grant was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 1. In October, wide receiver Albert Wilson was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 6. In November, punter Matt Haack made the list as the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 9. And in December?
Xavien Howard has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 13.