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NFL Week 11 awards: Jameis Winston, Doug Martin shine for Tampa Bay

By Brad Rowland

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) signs autographs as he walks off the field after a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Buccaneers won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) signs autographs as he walks off the field after a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Buccaneers won 45-17. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 11 Most Valuable Player

Carson Palmer, QB Arizona Cardinals

The first quarter was a nightmare for Carson Palmer on Sunday night. The veteran signal-caller uncorked two interceptions within the first three drives for the Cardinals, and Arizona was fortunate to emerge from the first 15 minutes with a chance to win the game.

From there, though, Palmer was incredibly good.

AThe 35-year-old connected on four touchdown passes to lead his team to a 34-31 victory. And while the two interceptions serve as something of a blemish, his overall production against Cincinnati’s top-10 defense was impressive. Palmer threw for 317 yards while averaging more than 10 yards per attempt, and the Cardinals needed every bit of his production while holding off the Bengals to improve to a stellar 8-2 record.

While Palmer falls short of players like Tom Brady and Cam Newton in the race for a season-long MVP nod, his health and overall play have stood out in an immense way for the Cardinals. On Sunday evening, he faced real adversity in the opening minutes, but by the end of the night, Carson Palmer emerged as the Week 11 MVP in style with a win over his former team.

Runner-up: Cam Newton, QB Carolina Panthers

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