This is the 4817th most frequent Russian word.
игроками
"Игроками" means "players" (instrumental plural form) in English.
'игроками' is in the instrumental case, indicating that the action of winning involved the players.
Команда победила благодаря отличной игре игроков.
The team won thanks to the excellent performance of the players.
'игроками' here is also in the instrumental case, describing the agents responsible for achieving the results.
Тренер остался доволен результатами, достигнутыми игроками.
The coach was satisfied with the results achieved by the players.
'игроками' expresses the instrumental case, referring to individuals who are or become players.