Philip Rivers Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week

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Updated: October 7, 2015

According to ABC NEWS10 San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has been named the AFC Offensive Player Of The Week.

NFL names Philip Rivers the AFC offensive player of the week.

— 10News (@10News) October 7, 2015

Kevin Ace of the San Diego Union Tribune also reported the news.

This is 7th time Philip Rivers has been AFC Player of Week & 19th time Drew Brees has been NFC POW. It’s 2nd time they’ve won in same week.

— UTKevinAcee (@UTKevinAcee) October 7, 2015

The San Diego Chargers tweeted on their congratulations on their official Twitter account.

Congratulations to Philip Rivers on being named AFC Offensive Player of the Week! #WinAsOne http://t.co/pkHCFtssww pic.twitter.com/05AoIrbXzp

— San Diego #Chargers (@Chargers) October 7, 2015

Rivers threw for 358 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Bolts 30-27 win over the Browns over the weekend. Rivers currently leads the league in passing yards. The Chargers will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football next week. According to Rick Henne of the San Diego Chargers, Rivers is excited to link up with his favorite target Antonio Gates next week.

Antonio Gates said being back catching passes from Philip Rivers today was “like riding a bike.” — Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) October 7, 2015

Congratulations Philip Rivers!

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