New England Patriots Tom Brady Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 09-20-2011

Filed under POTW on September 20th, 2011

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was spectacular through the air, leading the AFC in passing yards to become the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week. Brady threw for 423 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions on 31 for 40 passing in the 35-21 victory over the Chargers. He remains atop the NFL rankings for passing on the season with 940 yards with a 71.6% completion percentage, seven touchdowns and one interception.

This is the first time this season that Brady has won the award. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin of the Eagles is the runner-up (13 rec, 171 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Miles Austin from the Cowboys (9 rec, 143 rec yds, 3 TD). Running back Fred Jackson was the highest ranking player from the Bills, who finished eighth (15 car, 117 rush yds, 2 TD).

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Roman Harper, New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper was a playmaker on the field, earning him the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Harper had seven solo tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble during the 30-13 win against the Bears. In total for the season, he has 16 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

This is the first time Harper has earned the award this season. The runner-up is cornerback Charles Woodson of the Packers (5 tkls, 5 solo, 2 int). Packers safety Morgan Burnett receives honorable mention (6 tkls, 6 solo, 1 sack, 1 int, 1 FF). Finishing in 24th is linebacker Nick Barnett from the Bills (14 tkls, 7 solo, 1 FF).

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Denarius Moore, Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore put forth an outstanding effort in his last game. Moore finished the day with 146 yards on five receptions and one touchdown in the close 38-35 loss to the Bills. On the year, he has gained 146 yards receiving to go along with one touchdown.

This is the first time Moore has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is the runner-up (10 rec, 124 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Texans running back Ben Tate (103 rush yds, 32 rec yds).

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Mason Foster, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Mason Foster was a menace everywhere he went in his last outing. Foster put up seven solo tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble during the 24-20 win over the Vikings. For the year, he has 16 tackles and one sack.

Foster wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Browns defensive end Jabaal Sheard (5 tkls, 4 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF). Linebacker Donald Butler of the Chargers receives honorable mention (8 tkls, 5 solo, 1 sack).

Passing Yards Value Name Team 432 Cam Newton CAR 423 Tom Brady NE 378 Philip Rivers SD 358 Matt Hasselbeck TEN 345 Tony Romo DAL	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 120 Adrian Peterson MIN 117 Fred Jackson BUF 114 Michael Turner ATL 107 Daniel Thomas MIA 103 Ben Tate HOU
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 172 Vincent Jackson SD 171 Jeremy Maclin PHI 156 Steve Smith CAR 146 Denarius Moore OAK 143 Miles Austin DAL	Tackles Value Name Team 14 James Laurinaitis STL 14 Nick Barnett BUF 13 Wesley Woodyard DEN 12 Eric Weddle SD 11 Antoine Winfield MIN
Sacks Value Name Team 2 Jason Hatcher DAL 2 Junior Galette NO 2 Roman Harper NO 2 Cullen Jenkins PHI 2 DeMarcus Ware DAL	Total points Value Name Team 18 Miles Austin DAL 14 Rob Bironas TEN 13 Adam Vinatieri IND 12 Mason Crosby GB 12 Jeremy Maclin PHI