The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word THREEPEAT
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The straight part
We know that "Outstanding NFL achievement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case outstanding nfl achievement = threepeat.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does THREEPEAT mean?
THREEPEAT noun- A third successive win.
- To win something three times consecutively.