Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson win weekly NFC awards

Sep 23, 2015, 7:37 AM | Updated: 8:14 am

Arizona Sports

The old man can still play.

Larry Fitzgerald, who many considered past his prime because of decreased production and a long touchdown drought, broke out in a big way last Sunday in Chicago.

The 32-year-old caught eight passes for 112 yards and three touchdowns in the Arizona Cardinals’ 48-23 win over the Bears at Soldier Field. For his efforts, Fitzgerald has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

This is the fourth time Fitzgerald has won the award in his career, and the first since Week 8 of 2014. He became just the 10th player in league history with over 12,000 receiving yards and 90 or more touchdowns. Fitzgerald is the only active player on that list.

Rookie David Johnson also won some hardware in Week 2. Johnson was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after returning the opening kickoff 108 yards for a touchdown. The jaunt tied for the second-longest kickoff return in NFL history.

This marks the first time in franchise history that two Cardinals have won awards in the same week of play.

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Arizona Cardinals kick returner David Johnson returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Arizona Cardinals kick returner David Johnson (31) runs the opening kickoff or a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals defenders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs the ball with Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kevin Minter (51) giving chase during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Military jets do a flyover during pregame ceremonies before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (55) sticks out his tongue before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hands off to running back Matt Forte (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals kick returner David Johnson (31) runs the opening kickoff for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears receiver Josh Bellamy (11) runs for a touchdown after a pass reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy, right, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Marquess Wilson (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, center, and wide receiver Josh Bellamy (11) celebrate a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Alex Okafor (57) walks off during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Chicago Bears safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) runs between Chicago Bears linebacker Shea McClellin (50), cornerback Sherrick McManis (27) and cornerback Alan Ball (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown (13) dives to the end zone for a touchdown past Chicago Bears safety Adrian Amos (38) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) rushes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) scrambles away from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians argues a call with head linesman John McGrath (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) makes a catch under pressure from Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) rushes as Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson (22) chases after him during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals safety Deone Bucannon (20) strips the ball away from Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears head coach John Fox celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) reacts after making a first down against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (91) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears cornerback Alan Ball (24) reacts to a pass interference call against him during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears cornerback Alan Ball (24) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. The play was called interference against the Bears. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears head coach John Fox congratulates running back Jeremy Langford (33) after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) hands off to running back Matt Forte (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Chicago Bears linebacker Jared Allen (69) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson (22) celebrates after intercepting a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson (22) celebrates a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen (8) throws a pass that was intercepted by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears linebacker Shea McClellin (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) celebrates a touchdown reception with running back Chris Johnson (23) and offensive tackle Earl Watford during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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