Auburn football could not find a way to pull things out at Texas A&M, falling 16-10 in its second straight SEC loss of the season. However, several players delivered performances worthy of recognition.

AL.com can only give out two game balls to the best Auburn players on offense and defense.

Here are this week’s players of the game:

Defensive player of the game: Xavier Atkins

Xavier Atkins played like his life depended on it as his 73-yard interception return provided the momentum that helped Auburn rally when they trailed 13-3 late in the game.

On top of his interception, Atkins added 10 total tackles, two of which resulted in a loss, a sack and a forced fumble.

“Man, the reason I think he has success in playing very well is the guy practices that way, every day. He loves ball,” A

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