For the second week in a row, the Cardinals are playing the reigning offensive player of the week.
The Arizona Cardinals have had opponents they just faced earn player of the week honors. That is not the case this week, as no Atlanta Falcons players earned conference honors. However, for the second straight week, they will face the reigning offensive player of the week.
Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts entered last week as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week before playing the Cardinals. This week, it is Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Burrow was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16. In a 45-21 win over the Miami Dolphins, Burrow completed 25-of-32 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns. It was the second time this season he threw four touchdown passes in a game.
It is the eighth player of the week honors in his career but first this season.
The Cardinals and Bengals kick off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (11 a.m. Arizona time).
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