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NFL Awards Watch Week 16: Murray Injury Could Mix Things Up

By Keith Myers

Dec 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) carries the ball as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Brandon Graham (55) defends in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) carries the ball as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Brandon Graham (55) defends in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) carries the ball as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Brandon Graham (55) defends in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) carries the ball as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Brandon Graham (55) defends in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Player of the Year

DeMarco Murray, RB, Dallas Cowboys

Murray’s quest for offensive player of the year took a major hit last week. Not only was he kept under 100 yards, but he also injured his hand, which will require surgery. A dropoff in Murray’s production over the next couple of weeks might be just the opportunity needed for someone to steal this award from him.

Le’Veon Bell, RB , Pittsburgh Steelers

Only getting 47 yards on 20 carries wont help Bell’s case for this award. He did add 72 receiving yards though, which will strengthen his case for being the league’s most complete back this season.

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers

With the running backs faltering this week, Rodgers now becomes more likely to double up on his MVP award with and Offensive Player of the Year awards as well. Unfortunately, Rodgers threw two interceptions and had a rare bad game this week.

In the Hunt: Tom Brady (NE), Marshawn Lynch (Sea), Antonio Brown (Pit)

Next: Defensive Player of the Year

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