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Steelers WR Chase Claypool Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week For Week 5

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool had a great game on Sunday as the Notre Dame product scored four touchdowns in the team’s 38-29 home win against the Philadelphia Eagles. On Wednesday, Claypool was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 5 for his play this past Sunday.

In Sunday’s win against the Eagles, Claypool, who was drafted this year by the Steelers in the second-round, caught seven passes for 110 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed three times in the game for 6 yards and another touchdown

Claypool’s four touchdown game put him in rare company as he’s now just the third rookie wide receiver to accomplish the feat.