New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had a spectacular game to become the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week. Brees connected on 24 of 38 passes for 363 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He also pitched in one touchdown on the ground in the 49-24 lopsided victory against the Giants. He is now the NFL leader in passing on the season with 3,689 yards with a 70.2% completion percentage, 27 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
This is the first time this season that Brees has won the award. Running back Beanie Wells of the Cardinals is the runner-up (27 car, 228 rush yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Victor Cruz from the Giants (9 rec, 157 rec yds, 2 TD).
Last Three Winners: Kevin Smith (DET), Michael Bush (OAK), Vincent Jackson (SD)
StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Connor Barwin, Houston Texans
The NFL season high for sacks in a game was tied by Houston Texans linebacker Connor Barwin, earning him the StatSheet Defensive Player of the Week award. Barwin had seven solo tackles and four sacks during the 20-13 win over the Jaguars. In total for the season, he has 34 tackles and 8.5 sacks.
This is the first time Barwin has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Terrell Suggs of the Ravens (3.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 3.0 sacks, 1.0 FF). Jaguars cornerback Ashton Youboty receives honorable mention (8.0 tkls, 8.0 solo).
Last Three Winners: Chris Clemons (SEA), Andre Carter (NE), James Harrison (PIT)
StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Victor Cruz, New York Giants
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz lead the NFL in receiving yards this past week. Cruz finished the day with 157 yards on nine receptions and two touchdowns in the 49-24 blowout loss against the Saints. So far this season, he has 957 yards receiving to go along with seven touchdowns.
Cruz receives the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award for the second time this season. Redskins running back Roy Helu is the runner-up (108 rush yds, 54 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (87 rush yds, 41 rec yds).
Last Three Winners: Torrey Smith (BAL), Denarius Moore (OAK), Julio Jones (ATL)
StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Sam Acho, Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sam Acho made big plays in the backfield, setting a personal season high for sacks in a game. Acho racked up three solo tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble during the close 23-20 win against the Rams. For the year, he has 23 tackles and five sacks.
Acho wins his second StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Broncos linebacker Von Miller (10.0 tkls, 8.0 solo, 1.0 sack). Defensive end J.J. Watt of the Texans receives honorable mention (7.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 2.0 sacks).
Last Three Winners: Von Miller (DEN), Ryan Kerrigan (WAS), Chris Harris (DEN)
| Passing Yards |
|---|
| Value | Name | Team |
| 406 | Eli Manning |  |
| 400 | Vince Young |  |
| 363 | Drew Brees |  |
| 361 | Tom Brady |  |
| 314 | Rex Grossman |  |
| Rushing Yards |
|---|
| Value | Name | Team |
| 228 | Beanie Wells |  |
| 190 | Chris Johnson |  |
| 137 | Ryan Mathews |  |
| 117 | Willis McGahee |  |
| 111 | Marshawn Lynch |  |
| Receiving Yards |
|---|
| Value | Name | Team |
| 157 | Victor Cruz |  |
| 145 | Johnny Knox |  |
| 125 | Deion Branch |  |
| 122 | Reggie Wayne |  |
| 120 | Roddy White |  |
| Tackles |
|---|
| Value | Name | Team |
| 16 | Chad Greenway |  |
| 14 | Takeo Spikes | |
| 14 | Perry Riley |  |
| 12 | E.J. Henderson |  |
| 12 | Kurt Coleman |  |
| Sacks |
|---|
| Value | Name | Team |
| 4 | Connor Barwin |  |
| 3 | Terrell Suggs |  |
| 2 | Cory Redding |  |
| 2 | Haloti Ngata | |
| 2 | Sam Acho |  |
| Total Points |
|---|
| Value | Name | Team |
| 19 | Sebastian Janikowski |  |
| 12 | Jimmy Graham |  |
| 12 | Dustin Keller |  |
| 12 | Victor Cruz |  |
| 12 | Laurent Robinson |  |
