The weekly honors continue to pile up for Russell Wilson. The Seahawks quarterback who was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week yesterday has now been tabbed Air Player of the Week by way of fan vote at NFL.com for his performance in this past Sunday's 41-38 win over the Texans.
Wilson passed for a franchise-record 452 yards against Houston. He completed 26 of his 41 attempts (63.4 percent), tossed four touchdowns, and led the 23rd game-winning drive of his career while posting a passer rating of 123.2
"I think it just means that the Seahawks won," Wilson said Thursday when asked what the player of the week-type honors mean to him. "Really that's it. We want to play at a high level every week. That's all we have and that's all that matters."
For the Air Player of the Week award, Wilson edged out Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. A $2,000 donation will be made in his name to the USO, which will be used to support programs that keep service members connected to family, home and country as they depart the military and re-enter civilian life.
Wilson is also up for Clutch Performer of the Week at NFL.com, and voting for that weekly honor is still open. You can cast a ballot through 12 p.m. PT on Friday, November 3.
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Seahawks offensive tackle Germain Ifedi smiles on the field during early pregame.
Offensive guard Ethan Pocic works on technique with assistant coach Brennan Carroll on the field early on Sunday.
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Linebacker K.J. Wright stretches on the field.
Punter Jon Ryan warms up and hones his craft on the field during pregame.
Head coach Pete Carroll chats with musician Dave Matthews on the sideline before the game.
Pumpkins carved with the logos of the Texans and Seahawks are on display before the game.
A pregame proposal took place along the sidelines and the bride-to-be said "yes"!
Tight end Jimmy Graham and receiver Tanner McEvoy do some last-minute studying in the moments before the team left the locker room for kickoff.
After Houston struck first with a long touchdown pass, Seahawks safety Earl Thomas intercepted a pass by Houston's Deshaun Watson (on ground) and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown to even the score in the first quarter.
Paul Richardson celebrates in the end zone after his first of two touchdown receptions.
Michael Bennett brings down Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Michael Bennett kneels after sacking Houston's Deshaun Watson in the first half.
The Sea Gals performed during the quarter break.
Russell Wilson, who had a career day on Sunday, looks downfield while on the run in the second quarter.
Receiver Tanner McEvoy hauls in a 53 yard pass from Russell Wilson in the second quarter to set up a Seahawks scoring drive.
Paul Richardson celebrates his second touchdown of the afternoon on a seven yard pass from Russell Wilson.
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Tanner McEvoy causes Houston's Chris Thompson to fumble on a kickoff return in the second quarter.
At halftime, the defense gathered to listen to their coaches before heading out for the second half. From left are Shaquill Griffin, Richard Sherman, Delano Hill, Branden Jackson, Marcus Smith and Nazair Jones.
Head coach Pete Carroll spoke briefly to the team before they left the locker room for the second half.
Tom Cable and Pete Carroll confer before leaving the locker room for the second half.
Richard Sherman looks for daylight after intercepting a pass in the third quarter.
Tyler Lockett gets behind the Texans secondary for a long gain in the fourth quarter.
On the next play, Russell Wilson connected with Tyler Lockett on a 19 yard reception.
Seahawks kicker Blair Walsh converted the extra point to give Seattle a 41-38 lead.
Jimmy Graham is all smiles on the Seahawks sideline after his two touchdown catches in the final six minutes help lift his team to the win.
Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson and Richard Sherman meet at midfield after the game.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman thanked every person on the offense in the locker room after the win, including offensive line coach Tom Cable.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seahawks celebrate in the locker room.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett receives an embrace from teammate Paul Richardson in the locker room after the game.
