Cleveland Browns Peyton Hillis Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 11-30-2010

Filed under POTW on November 30th, 2010

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis was named the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week after setting a personal season high for rushing yards in a game. Hillis had 131 yards rushing on 26 carries, 63 yards receiving and three touchdowns in the narrow 24-23 victory over the Panthers. For the season, he has run for 905 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Hillis has won the award two times this season. Running back Arian Foster of the Texans is the runner-up (143 rush yds, 75 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Dwayne Bowe from the Chiefs (13 rec, 170 rec yds, 3 TD). Running back Fred Jackson was the highest ranking player from the Bills, who finished sixth (59 rush yds, 104 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Ben Roethlisberger (PIT), Michael Vick (PHI), Peyton Hillis (CLE)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Kevin Burnett, San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers linebacker Kevin Burnett had a spectacular game, registering a personal season high for stops in a game which cleared the path for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Burnett had nine solo tackles and one interception during the decisive 36-14 win against the Colts. In total for the season, he has 70 tackles, five sacks, and two interceptions.

This is the first time Burnett has earned the award this season. The runner-up is cornerback Glover Quin of the Texans (4 tkls, 3 solo, 3 int). Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul receives honorable mention (6 tkls, 5 solo, 2 sacks, 2 FFs). Finishing in eighth is safety Jairus Byrd from the Bills (11 tkls, 7 solo, 1 FF).

Last Three Winners: Justin Tuck (NYG), Mario Haggan (DEN), Clay Matthews (GB)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Jacoby Ford, Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford put forth an outstanding effort in his last game. Ford finished the game with four receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown in the 33-17 loss to the Dolphins. On the year, he has gained 320 yards receiving to go along with one touchdown.

This is the first time Ford has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is the runner-up (22-37, 308 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 int). Honorable mention goes to Saints running back Chris Ivory (seven car, 38 rush yds, 2 TD). Wide receiver David Nelson, who finished 10th, was the highest ranking player from the Bills (6 rec, 58 rec yds).

Last Three Winners: David Gettis (CAR), Keiland Williams (DET), Seyi Ajirotutu (CAR)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul made big plays in the backfield, setting a personal season high for sacks in a game. Pierre-Paul put up five solo tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles during the 24-20 win over the Jaguars. For the year, he has 11 tackles and two sacks.

Pierre-Paul wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain (8 tkls, 7 solo, 1 int). Cornerback Devin McCourty of the Patriots receives honorable mention (4 tkls, 2 solo, 2 int).

Last Three Winners: Earl Thomas (SEA), Bryan McCann (DAL), Kareem Jackson (HOU)