Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, and Lions QB Jared Goff are selected October Players of the Month

Curious about the NFL’s top players in October? Every month, the league announces standout stars, and here are the ones who shined the brightest last month.

AFC Offensive Player of the Month: Lamar Jackson, QB – Baltimore Ravens

Lamar Jackson keeps proving why he’s a superstar. Through October, he continued an impressive run, completing 86 of 128 passes (67.2%) for 1,241 yards, and racking up 12 touchdowns with only one interception. His 126.5 passer rating is remarkable, and he’s still rushing too, adding 193 yards on the ground.

NFC Offensive Player of the Month: Jared Goff, QB – Detroit Lions

Jared Goff’s consistency and efficiency were crucial for the Lions, who sit in first place. Goff completed an incredible 80% of his passes in October, throwing only 13 incompletions. He finished with 680 yards, eight touchdowns, and no interceptions, maintaining a 149.8 rating. Goff’s accuracy has been one of Detroit’s biggest assets.

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AFC Defensive Player of the Month: Will Anderson Jr., DE – Houston Texans

Last season’s Defensive Rookie of the Year, Will Anderson Jr., showed he’s just as dominant this year. The Texans are in first place, thanks partly to Anderson’s stellar defense, with 17 tackles, five sacks, seven tackles for loss, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup in October. He’s been a game-changer.

NFC Defensive Player of the Month: Xavier McKinney, SAF – Green Bay Packers

Xavier McKinney, a recent free-agent signing, is proving his worth for the Packers. In October, he snagged two interceptions, collected 19 tackles, made three pass breakups, recorded a sack, and recovered a fumble. His impact on Green Bay’s defense is already noticeable.

AFC Special Teams Player of the Month: Chris Boswell, K – Pittsburgh Steelers

Chris Boswell had a flawless October, winning his second straight Player of the Month honor. The veteran kicker made all 10 extra points and went 12 for 12 on field goals. Boswell has been Pittsburgh’s scoring anchor, proving he’s as reliable as ever.

NFC Special Teams Player of the Month: Chad Ryland, K – Arizona Cardinals

Chad Ryland found his rhythm with the Cardinals after joining mid-season due to Matt Prater’s injury. Ryland made big plays, kicking game-winning field goals in Weeks 5, 7, and 8. He was also consistent, nailing all six extra points and eight of nine field goals in October.

Offensive Rookie of the Month: Bo Nix, QB – Denver Broncos

As the 12th pick in the draft, Bo Nix is adapting quickly to the NFL. In October, he led the Broncos to a 3-1 record, completing 82 of 123 passes (66.7%) for 870 yards and seven touchdowns with just one interception. Nix also contributed on the ground with 149 rushing yards and two touchdowns, showing his dual-threat skills.

Defensive Rookie of the Month: Beanie Bishop Jr., CB – Pittsburgh Steelers

Beanie Bishop Jr. went from undrafted to unforgettable on the Steelers’ defense. In October alone, Bishop recorded 16 tackles, five pass breakups, three interceptions, and two tackles for loss. Starting in Pittsburgh’s last two games, he’s delivered big plays to keep the Steelers’ defense tough.

These players set the standard in October, showing the league what it takes to be named among the best.

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