Roethlisberger named AFC Player of the Week

Ben Roethlisberger has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. The Steelers quarterback was honored with the award for the second time this season after throwing for 365 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 25-17 win over the New England Patriots.

Roethlisberger had the second-most completions (36) and pass attempts (50) of his career in the win that gave the Steelers (6-2) the best record in the AFC