AFC

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton was named Offensive Player of the Month in the AFC for the second time in his career (October 2013). Dalton's Bengals remained unbeaten in October thanks in part to his 6:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson took home Defensive Player of the Month honors for the fifth time in his career - tied for second most all-time (behind only Bruce Smith's six awards). Woodson picked off three passes in three October games.

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus was named Special Teams Player of the Month. McManus was good on 10 of 11 field-goal attempts in October, with a long of 52 yards.

NFC

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was named Offensive Player of the Month in the NFC. Freeman seized the Falcons' starting running back job with a monstrous three-touchdown game in the last week of September, then followed the breakout performance up with a second three-touchdown game the next week. Freeman exits October as the NFL's rushing leader at 621 yards and touchdowns leader with 10 (nine rushing, one receiving).

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short is the Defensive Player of the Month. The 2013 second-round pick has been a force on one of the NFL's best defensive lines. His five sacks in October match his prior career total.

St. Louis Rams punter Johnny Hekker was named Special Teams Player of the Month. Hekker not only punted effectively, but also completed a 20-yard pass for a first down on a trick play.

Rookies

Rams running back Todd Gurley took home Offensive Rookie of the Month honors. Gurley got his first career start on Oct. 4 and proceeded to rush for 433 yards on 68 carries over the next three games (an astounding 6.3 yards per carry pace). Gurley is the first Rams runner to win Offensive Rookie of the Month and the first tailback since Eddie Lacy in 2013 to take home the award.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks was named Defensive Rookie of the Month. Kendricks took over as starter after the Vikings traded away Gerald Hodges and immediately provided top-tier production. In his first three games starting, Kendricks recorded 20 total tackles and four sacks, and knocked down a pass.