New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has been awarded week seven’s AFC Offenseive Player of the Week. The award comes deservedly after Cassel posted the highest quarterback rating of the week, a 136.3, in Monday night’s blowout victory and, some might contend, upset.
Cassel completed 75 percent of his pass attempts, throwing for 185 yards and 3 touchdowns in the game. He had three touchdowns and four interceptions in five previous games. The Patriots improved to 4-2 and are currently second in the AFC East, behind the 5-1 Buffalo Bills. New England has been without Tom Brady since week one, yet the team continues to win, further validating Bill Belichick as one of the game’s premier head coaches.