Who were the NFL's top stars in September? Each month the league unveils its honor roll. See who the Players of the Month are below.
AFC Offensive Player of the Month
Last season's NFL leader in rushing touchdowns, Cook is likewise leading the way with five rushing scores after September. Cook has hit the ground running and then some in 2025, tallying 401 yards on 75 rushes, while added 12 receptions for 89 yards to help pace the undefeated Bills.
NFC Offensive Player of the Month
A do-it-all dynamo for the Falcons, Robinson has piled up an NFL-leading 584 scrimmage yards through the first four games of the season. He's run the ball 64 times for 314 yards and a touchdown, while hauling in 18 receptions for 270 yards and another TD. Robinson's had more than 100 scrimmage yards in each game so far.
AFC Defensive Player of the Month
A day after he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, Lloyd was lauded for his efforts across the first four weeks of the season. The linebacker leads the NFL with three interceptions and has also tallied 17 tackles, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.
NFC Defensive Player of the Month
A third-year talent, Young has burst out of the gates in 2025 to lead the NFL with five sacks across four games. Young also boasts 23 tackles, seven tackles for loss and a forced fumble for the first-place Rams.
AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
Much of the Colts' impressive 3-1 opening can be attributed to the prowess of Shrader. Shrader has racked up 51 points over four games, having been perfect on 12 extra points and going 13 of 14 on field goals. Those 13 makes and 14 attempts each lead the NFL after September.
NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
Though his Cowboys are off to a topsy-turvy 1-2-1 start, Aubrey has been perfect. The Long Leg of the West has converted all 38 of his extra point attempts and all nine of his field goal tries. Aubrey has flexed his long leg with four field goals of 50-plus yards and one from 64 yards out, which sent Dallas to overtime against the New York Giants and led to the team's only win so far, provided by another field goal from him.
Offensive Rookie of the Month
The 19th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft has been an instant success for Tampa Bay. Egbuka has tallied 18 receptions for 282 yards and four touchdowns across his first four NFL games, scoring TDs in three games and leading the Bucs in TD catches and receiving yards.
Defensive Rookie of the Month
The third-round pick has quickly established himself as a stalwart in the Atlanta Falcons' starting lineup. Through four games, Watts has posted 22 tackles, four passes defensed and a pair of interceptions, having made a positive impact on a weekly basis for Atlanta.
