Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after helping break the Rams’ six-game slide with a last-minute win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Rams’ Week 14 victory over the Raiders on Thursday Night Football was improbable in more ways than one.
Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the team just 48-hours prior to kickoff, and John Wolford was oddly given the starting nod over the former first overall draft pick before giving way on the second drive. The Rams were down 16-3 late into the fourth quarter, but an impressive touchdown drive capped by a Cam Akers rushing touchdown brought them within striking distance.