(Sports Network) - San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed and Oakland Raiders kick returner Justin Miller have been selected as the AFC's top players for the month of December.

Rivers, the offensive player of the month, led San Diego to a 4-0 record in December, as the Chargers stormed back to win their third consecutive AFC West title -- becoming the first team to reach the postseason after a 4-8 start. San Diego crushed Denver, 52-21, Sunday in a winner-takes-all game to clinch the division and reach the playoffs. Rivers completed 80-of-121 passes for 1,054 yards and an NFL-best 11 touchdowns against just one interception.

Reed, named defensive player of the month, helped Baltimore go 3-1 in December, posting a league-high six interceptions along with 16 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. He also had a fumble recovery for a touchdown in a 24-10 win over Washington on December 7.

Miller, who was acquired by Oakland midway through the season, posted a pair of kick returns for touchdowns en route to becoming the special teams player of the month. He had 20 kick returns total, averaging 27.2 yards per return for the Raiders, who went 2-2 in the month. He became the first player in Raiders history to post two KR-TDs in a single-season.

















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