1997 Week 1
Players of the Week
| Conf | Offense | Defense | Special Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | Eddie George | Shawn Wooden | John Hall |
| NFC | Troy Aikman | Stephen Boyd | Bill Schroeder |
1997 NFL Week 1 Leaders & Scores
Super Bowl Champion: Denver Broncos
AP MVP: Brett Favre, Barry Sanders
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Warrick Dunn
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Peter Boulware
AP Offensive Player of the Year: Barry Sanders
AP Defensive Player of the Year: Dana Stubblefield
Passing Leader: Jeff George, 3917 Yds
Rushing Leader: Barry Sanders, 2053 Yds
Receiving Leader: Rob Moore, 1584 Yds
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1997 Week Summaries