TARIQ WOOLEN

Aidan Hutchinson did everything he could to re-enter the conversation, but it wasn’t enough to supplant New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner for NFL defensive rookie of the year. The Detroit Lions rookie edge defender was runner-up, with Gardner winning by a healthy margin. “Last but not least, I got to thank Detroit -- the east side of Detroit, man,” Gardner said during his acceptance speech. He also set the league record for rookie defensive linemen by grabbing three interceptions. The Lions rookie was the top-ranked first-year edge defender, though, not to mention 21st overall at his position.

Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for The Associated Press 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

Carolina Panthers absolutely needed a victory on Sunday and it came against the Seattle Seahawks. The Panthers defeated the Seahawks, 30-24.

Tom Brady, for whatever reason, had his name called on a Tampa Bay Buccaneers trick play during Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. It didn't work out well.