Needing a win in the worst way to maintain control over their postseason fates, Justin Herbert and the Chargers went into Cincinnati and put up 41 points in a decisive victory over Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
For his efforts, the league office named Herbert as this week’s AFC Offensive Player of the Week. This is his first such honor of his career.
The Steelers’ T.J. Watt was named the Defensive Player of the Week while Dolphins punter Michael Palardy was named the Special Teams Player of the Week.
After a lackluster performance in Denver the week before, Herbert bounced back with 317 yards and three first half touchdowns which allowed the Bolts to build a commanding 24-point lead to begin the game.