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Liberia's Alvin Kamara, patron Saint of touchdowns, breaks records and ankles

The fifth week of the NFL season belonged to Alvin Kamara, who starred in the New Orleans Saints' 34-0 blowout win over Bill Belichick's New England Patriots.

Kamara, who was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to a Liberian mother, was one of several African NFL stars who had a week to remember. Others include Yannick Ngakoue, Samson Ebukam, Bobby Okereke, Nate Landman, Jeff Okudah and Eli Apple.

African Player of the Week: Alvin Kamara (New Orleans Saints)

Kamara led the Saints offense at Gillette Stadium with 80 rushing yards spread out over 22 carries and a touchdown in a resounding win for the Saints.