Steelers' Conner named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner picked up a big honor this week. He was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Conner rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s 33-18 win over the Cleveland Browns. He also added 5 receptions for 66 yards.

It was Conner’s third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

This was the first time Conner was named AFC Player of the Week in his career.

Since taking the starting running back job this season, Conner has rushed the ball 127 times for a total of 599 yards and 9 touchdowns.

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