Welcome to our Week 3 XFL “Players of the Week” results. Voting began immediately at the completion of the final game on Sunday. We gathered over 2,600 votes between this time and the closing of polls at Noon Eastern on Tuesday 25 February 2020. We thank all who voted!
Fans were asked to nominate any player they deemed worthy of the honor, in four categories: Offensive, defensive, lineman, and special teams.
Winners below are based on the number of votes received for each player.
Offensive Player of the Week: Cam Phillips, Houston Roughnecks
Wide receiver Cam Phillips became the number one receiver in the XFL through 8 catches where he added 194 yards to the Roughnecks offense and three touchdowns. Cam was the number one offensive weapon in a high-scoring XFL week 3.
Fan comments:
- 8 catches 194 yards 3 TD’s. Nuff said! (Anonymous)
- Most dangerous receiver in the league. (Anonymous)
- Eclipsed all receivers in the league in week 3. (XFL Forever)
Honorable Mentions
- PJ Walker, Houston Roughnecks
- Martez Carter, LA Wildcats
- Jordon Ta’amu, St. Louis BattleHawks
The #Defenders QB Cardale Jones throws his 4th interception of the game… The #Wildcats DB Mike Stevens has his 2nd interception of the game… #XFL
pic.twitter.com/MzumYgv0ql— Christopher Reiss (@NFL_ChrisReiss) February 24, 2020
Defensive Player of the Week: Mike Stevens, LA Wildcats
LA Wildcats cornerback Mike Stevens picked off DC Defenders QB Cardale Jones twice, leading the Wildcats shutdown of the powerful DC Defenders offense..
Fan comments:
- He stepped in for the Cats and got 2 picks, 4 tackles and 1 sack. (XFL_FAN)
- Injuries to LA’s top two corners turned into a blessing in disguise. Stevens stepped in and had the Wildcats’ best defensive performance of the season. (Xtremefanforever)
- 6 combined tackles, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions while holding undefeated DC Defenders to single digit scoring. Your Defensive Player of the Week. Mike Stevens.. (@berto_la2ca)
Honorable Mention
- Will Smith, LA Wildcats
- Will Hill, St. Louis Batttlehawks
Tre’ Williams unblocked sack vs unbalanced look on Cardale Jones pic.twitter.com/8qsuIbn7KI
— Arif Hasan, leap day enthusiast (@ArifHasanNFL) February 23, 2020
Lineman of the Week: Tre Williams, LA Wildcats
Tre Williams combined 8 tackles with 1 sack in the Wildcats shutdown of the DC Defenders.
Fan comments:
- Kept the DC Defenders off the board by pressuring Cardale Jones all day. (Anonymous)
- Ended a DC Defenders drive with a massive sack. (XFL Linebacker)
- Led the Wildcats defense in pressuring Cardale Jones. (Anonymous)
Honorable Mention
- Steven Johnson, Seattle Dragons
IT’S TRICKY!! 😱
Joe Powell to the crib on the return!! 👀#ForTheLoveOfFootball x #ClearedToEngage pic.twitter.com/a0L6MkVMc3
— St. Louis BattleHawks (@XFLBattleHawks) February 23, 2020
Special Teams Player of the Week: Joe Powell, St. Louis BattleHawks
In a kickoff return, Powell made XFL history by taking a reverse from Keith Mumphery and running the ball over 80 yards for a touchdown.
Fan comments:
- Historical first XFL kick return for 84 yards! (Anonymous)
- He took the reverse and returned the kickoff to the house. First time in the XFL! (Stephen Q.)
- First kickoff return for a TD in XFL history deserves this honor. (Anonymous)
Honorable mention:
- Taylor Russolino, St. Louis BattleHawks