On Melvin Gordon's big day in a crucial game for the Chargers, Khalil Mack's sacks, and game-changing special teams plays across the league
The Award Section
OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Melvin Gordon, running back, San Diego. With 261 total yards against an oft-formidable Tennessee front, Gordon controlled the wild 43-35 win over the pesky Titans in San Diego in a crucial game for the long-term future of the franchise. With the Chargers’ stadium initiative needing a two-thirds approval vote Tuesday (not likely under even ideal circumstances), the Chargers just couldn’t lose a game to Tennessee in the final show-me event before the balloting.