Devin Funchess earns NFL National Team Player of the Week honors
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U.S. National Team alums continue to make their mark in the NFL.
It was a winning week for our National Team alums and their NFL teams. Let's see how these USNFT alums faired in Week 4.
Devin Funchess, Carolina Panthers
Devin Funchess has been named USA Football's NFL Player of the Week presented by Upper Deck.
The Panthers wide receiver was a member of the 2012 National Team.
During Carolina’s 33-30 victory Sunday over the New England Patriots, Funchess had seven receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns.
“He’s one of those unsung heroes that’s making a huge impact,” Panthers quarterback Cam Newton told Panthers.com. “I trust him and I know what his capabilities are. He’s a big body that attacks the ball with his hands.”
Watch for Funchess this Sunday as the Panthers travel to Detroit to play the Lions.
The 2012 National Team alum is among the top running backs in the league.
Gurley helped the Rams to a 35-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, with 23 rushing attempts for 121 yards. Gurley also had 94 receiving yards on seven receptions and one touchdown.
Gurley was able to capture the USA Football Player of the Week last week.
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Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Winston was also a member of the 2012 National Team.
During Sunday's game against the New York Giants, Winston led the Buccaneers to a 25-23 victory.
Winston completed 22 of 38 for 332 passing yards and three touchdowns. The Bucs quarterback also had four rushing attempts for 12 yards.
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Tyrann Mathieu, Arizona Cardinals
Mathieu was a member of the 2010 U.S. National Team.
During Sunday's 18-15 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers; Mathieu had a combined total of 12 tackles and a sack.
