Jameis Winston plays through shoulder injury and earns National Team Alumni NFL Player of the Week

By Annmarie Toler | Posted 10/24/2017

Winston in Week 7 game against the Buffalo Bills via @TBBuccaneers

Some teams either struggled and others found their winning ways this weekend in the NFL, but one thing was certain. U.S. National Team alums made their presence known on the field.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, 2012 National Team alum, has earned this week's National Team Alumni NFL Player of the Week, presented by Upper Deck.

Winston, who was playing through an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder that he suffered in Week 6 against the Arizona Cardinals, was able to complete 32 of 44 passes for 382 yards and three touchdown passes.

The Buccaneers fell to the Buffalo Bills 30-27

Here are a few other National Team alums who played well this weekend.

Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams

The Rams currently lead the NFC West, and during Sunday's 33-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals, 2012 National Team alum Todd Gurley had 22 rushing attempts for 106 yards and one touchdown. Gurley also had four receptions for 48 yards.

RELATED: Todd Gurley clinches USA Football National Team NFL Player of the Week

The Rams enter their bye week but will be back in action Nov. 5 in New York against the Giants.

Devin Funchess, Carolina Panthers

The Panthers wide receiver was a member of the 2012 National Team.

RELATED: Devin Funchess earns NFL National Team Player of the Week honors

During Sunday's game, Funchess completed four receptions for 41 yards.

The Panthers fell to the Chicago Bears, 17-3

Quinton Dunbar, Washington Redskins

Dunbar, 2010 U-19 National Team alum, had four tackles, two passes defensed and one interception during Monday night’s 34-24 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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