Ben Roethlisberger, who threw three touchdowns and had a perfect passer rating in a 41-24 Steelers victory against the St. Louis Rams, was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, the NFL has announced.

Roethlisberger, who is headed to the Pro Bowl, completed 16 of 20 passes for 261 yards and no interceptions against the Rams. He had a perfect rating of 158.3 for the second time this season and third in his career.

More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

First Published: December 27, 2007, 3:15 p.m.