Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Sunday night's division-clinching victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Morris rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries. Morris is the second Redskins player to win the award this season, joining quarterback Robert Griffin III, who won it in Week 1 and again in Week 11. The NFL reports that Griffin and Morris are the first pair of rookie teammates to win the award in the same season.
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