Houston Texans running back Arian Foster had an exceptional game and tied for the most rushing yards in the NFL to earn the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Foster had 133 yards rushing on 17 carries, 56 yards receiving and two total touchdowns in the 31-24 victory over the Raiders. He remains atop the NFL rankings for rushing on the season with 539 yards and five touchdowns.
This is the first time this season that Foster has won the award. Wide receiver Terrell Owens of the Bengals is the runner-up (10 rec, 222 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to tight end Antonio Gates from the Chargers (7 rec, 144 rec yds, 2 TD).
Last Two Winners: Adrian Peterson (MIN), Jahvid Best (DET)
StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Shaun Phillips, San Diego Chargers
The NFL season high for sacks in a game was broken by San Diego Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips, clearing the path for his StatSheet Defensive Player of the Week win. Phillips had five solo tackles, four sacks, and one interception during the decisive 41-10 win against the Cardinals. In total for the season, he has 17 tackles, six sacks, and one interception.
This is the first time Phillips has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker James Anderson of the Panthers (14 tkls, 12 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF). Giants defensive end Justin Tuck receives honorable mention (7 tkls, 7 solo, 3 sacks, 1 FF).
Last Two Winners: DeMarcus Ware (DAL), James Harrison (PIT)
StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews put forth an outstanding effort in his last game. Mathews finished the day with 55 yards on the ground on nine rush attempts and one touchdown in the 41-10 lopsided victory against the Cardinals. On the year, he has run for 156 yards to go along with one touchdown.
This is the first time Mathews has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Bills wide receiver David Nelson is the runner-up (4 rec, 75 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (23-41, 289 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 int).
Last Two Winners: Aaron Hernandez (NE), Jahvid Best (DET)
StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Troy Nolan, Houston Texans
The league game high for interceptions this season was matched by Houston Texans Safety Troy Nolan. Nolan put up three solo tackles and two interceptions during the 31-24 win over the Raiders. For the year, he has four tackles and two interceptions.
Nolan wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner (11 tkls, 11 solo). Linebacker Josh Hull of the Rams receives honorable mention (4 tkls, 4 solo, 2 sacks).
Last Two Winners: Earl Thomas (SEA), Sean Weatherspoon (ATL)
| Passing Yards |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 371 | Carson Palmer | CIN | | 352 | Peyton Manning | IND | | 341 | Kyle Orton | DEN | | 331 | Shaun Hill | DET | | 305 | Chad Henne | MIA |
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| Rushing Yards |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 133 | LaDainian Tomlinson | NYJ | | 133 | Arian Foster | HOU | | 129 | Ahmad Bradshaw | NYG | | 117 | Shonn Greene | NYJ | | 105 | Maurice Jones-Drew | JAC |
|
| Receiving Yards |
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 222 | Terrell Owens | CIN | | 196 | Reggie Wayne | IND | | 144 | Antonio Gates | SD | | 122 | Zach Miller | OAK | | 115 | Brandon Lloyd | DEN |
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| Tackles |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 16 | Jerod Mayo | NE | | 14 | James Anderson | CAR | | 13 | Lawrence Timmons | PIT | | 13 | Charles Woodson | GB | | 13 | Donte Whitner | BUF |
|
| Sacks |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 4 | Shaun Phillips | SD | | 3 | Osi Umenyiora | NYG | | 3 | Justin Tuck | NYG | | 2 | Dave Ball | TEN | | 2 | Chris Clemons | SEA |
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| Total points |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 14 | Jason Hanson | DET | | 14 | Matt Prater | DEN | | 12 | Calvin Johnson | DET | | 12 | Joseph Addai | IND | | 12 | LaDainian Tomlinson | NYJ |
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