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Ben Roethlisberger, Larry Fitzgerald among NFL's Player of the Week award winners

Jason Bridge / USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after going 40-of-49 for 522 yards and six touchdowns in a 51-34 win over the Indianapolis Colts. 

Roethlisberger became the first player in NFL history to have two games with more than 500 yards passing.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald captured NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the third time in his career after catching seven passes for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 24-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Fitzgerald has 30 receptions for 443 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Miami Dolphins safety Louis Delmas was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for returning an interception 81 yards for a touchdown. Delmas also recovered a fumble and recorded two tackles in a 27-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Minnesota Vikings rookie linebacker Anthony Barr won NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after forcing a fumble in overtime and returning it 27 yards for the game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 19-13 win. 

Barr also had eight tackles and a pass deflection. 

Kansas City Chiefs running back Knile Davis was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after scoring on a 99-yard kickoff return in a 34-7 win over the St. Louis Rams. 

Davis also rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.

Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for kicking two field goals in a 20-17 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys, including the 40-yard game winner. 

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