USA TODAY Sports Weekly

NFL AWARD WINNERS

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MVP:

Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers

Offensive player of the year:

Newton

Defensive player of the year:

J.J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans

NFL rookie of the year:

Jameis Winston, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Offensive rookie of the year:

Todd Gurley, RB, St. Louis Rams

Defensive rookie of the year:

Marcus Peters, CB, Kansas City Chiefs

Clutch performer of the year:

Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints

Coach of the year:

ra, Panthers

Watt

Ron Rive-

Assistant coach of the year:

Wade Phillips, Denver Broncos

Comeback player of the year: Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (charity/on-field excellence):

Eric Berry, S, Chiefs

Anquan Boldin, WR, San Francisco 49ers

Art Rooney Award (outstandin­g sportsmans­hip):

Charles Woodson, S, Oakland Raiders

Deacon Jones Award (leader in sacks):

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