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• Manning, Harrison, Washington selected for AFC weekly honors

  
  

  New York, NY (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison and New York Jets return specialist Leon Washington have been selected as the AFC's top players for Week 11 of the NFL season.

  Manning earned the offensive honor for the second time this season and for the 18th time in his career after completing 30-of-46 passes for 320 yards with two touchdowns in a 33-27 victory over Houston. He amassed 300 yards for the 45th time in his illustrious career and surpassed Fran Tarkenton for seventh on the all-time completions list.

  Harrison garnered the defensive award for the second time in his career after two plays led directly to scores in Pittsburgh's 11-10 win over San Diego. His sack on Philip Rivers resulted in a safety and an interception led to a field goal.

  Washington picked up the special teams honor for the first time thanks to a kickoff return for a touchdown in the Jets' 34-31 overtime win against New England.

  His 92-yard touchdown was the fourth kick return TD of his career, surpassing Justin Miller for the club record.

  Other nominees for the offensive award included Colts running back Joseph Addai, who notched a season-high 153 yards from scrimmage with two touchdowns against the Texans; Jets quarterback Brett Favre, who threw for 258 yards with a pair of touchdowns against New England; and Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel, who threw for a career-high 400 yards with three touchdowns and ran for 62 yards to become the first quarterback in NFL history with more than 400 passing yards and 60 rushing yards in the same game.

  Defensive consideration went to Jets linebacker Eric Barton, who had 17 tackles and one forced fumble against the Patriots, and New England rookie linebacker Jerod Mayo, who registered a career-high 20 tackles.

  Cleveland kicker Phil Dawson was nominated for the special teams award after he connected on all five field goal attempts, including a 56-yard boot in a 29-27 win over Buffalo.

  11/19 14:06:41 ET