Darren Sproles Named NFC Offensive Player Of Week

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- For the first time in his NFL career, Darren Sproles has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his week 2 performance against the Colts.

Sproles recorded a career 152 yards receiving on seven receptions and a career-high 178 yards from scrimmage. Sproles had a 57-yard catch (fourth-longest of his career) and a 51-yard catch, en route to his sixth 100-yard receiving game. He also scored his second touchdown of the season, tying the game at 20 with under three minutes left in the third quarter. 

In the past 20 years, Sproles is the only running back with two 50-plus yard catches and a touchdown run in the same game.

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Watch Sproles' week 2 highlights here.

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