Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, Bengals QB Joe Burrow Highlight November Players of the Month
The NFL has announced its Players of the Month for November, with New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow taking home the honors.
Saquon Barkley: NFC Offensive Player of the Month
Barkley enjoyed a remarkable November, leading the NFL in rushing yards (445) and touchdowns (five) while averaging 6.3 yards per carry. His standout performance came in Week 12 against the Dallas Cowboys, where he rushed for a career-high 152 yards and two touchdowns, including a game-winning 68-yard scamper in overtime.
Barkley’s resurgence has been a major factor in the Giants’ recent success. After starting the season 1-6, New York has won four of their last five games, with Barkley playing a pivotal role in their offensive resurgence.
Joe Burrow: AFC Offensive Player of the Month
Burrow continued his impressive sophomore season in November, leading the Bengals to a 3-1 record while throwing for 1,164 yards, 11 touchdowns, and just one interception. His most impressive performance came in Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders, where he threw for a career-high 445 yards and four touchdowns.
Burrow’s development has been a major reason for the Bengals’ turnaround this season. After going 4-11-1 in 2021, Cincinnati is now 7-4 and in contention for an AFC North title.
Other Notable Performers
In addition to Barkley and Burrow, several other players had standout performances in November:
- AFC Defensive Player of the Month: Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (10 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble)
- NFC Defensive Player of the Month: San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (36 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble)
- AFC Special Teams Player of the Month: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver/returner Gunner Olszewski (11 punt returns for 160 yards, 2 touchdowns)
- NFC Special Teams Player of the Month: Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (10-for-11 on field goals, 14-for-14 on extra points)
Conclusion
Barkley and Burrow’s outstanding performances in November have been instrumental in their teams’ success. Both players are considered among the best at their respective positions and will look to continue their strong play as the season progresses.