Oakland Raiders Darren McFadden Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 12-14-2010

Filed under POTW on December 14th, 2010

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden had an exceptional game and was the rushing yards leader in the AFC to earn the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. McFadden had 123 yards rushing on 16 carries, 86 yards receiving and three total touchdowns in the 38-31 loss to the Jaguars. For the season, he has run for 993 yards and 10 touchdowns.

McFadden has won the award two times this season. Wide receiver Andre Johnson of the Texans is the runner-up (9 rec, 140 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to tight end Jason Witten from the Cowboys (7 rec, 69 rec yds, 2 TD).

Last Three Winners: Tom Brady (NE), Peyton Hillis (CLE), Ben Roethlisberger (PIT)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: LaMarr Woodley, Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley had a spectacular game, clearing the path for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Woodley had five solo tackles, two sacks, and one interception during the 23-7 win against the Bengals. In total for the season, he has 44 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and two interceptions.

This is the first time Woodley has earned the award this season. The runner-up is cornerback Malcolm Jenkins of the Saints (4 tkls, 4 solo, 2 int). Ravens cornerback Josh Wilson receives honorable mention (7 tkls, 7 solo, 1 int). Finishing in 13th is safety Jairus Byrd from the Bills (8 tkls, 6 solo, 2 FFs).

Last Three Winners: Sean Lee (DAL), Kevin Burnett (MIA), Justin Tuck (NYG)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Ryan Torain, Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins running back Ryan Torain lead the NFL in rushing yards this past week. Torain finished the game with 24 rush attempts for 172 yards in the close 17-16 loss to the Buccaneers. On the year, he has run for 563 yards to go along with four touchdowns.

This is the first time Torain has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Buccaneers wide receiver Arrelious Benn is the runner-up (4 rec, 122 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (5 rec, 43 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Chris Ivory (NO), Jacoby Ford (OAK), David Gettis (CAR)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Alterraun Verner, Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner could not be blocked, setting a personal season high for stops in a game. Verner put up 10 solo tackles during the close 30-28 loss to the Colts. For the year, he has 63 tackles and two interceptions.

Verner wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington (8 tkls, 6 solo, 1 int). Linebacker Travis LaBoy of the 49ers receives honorable mention (4 tkls, 3 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF). The highest ranking player from the Bills is linebacker Arthur Moats, who finished eighth (3 tkls, 1 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF).

Last Three Winners: Sean Lee (DAL), Jason Pierre-Paul (NYG), Earl Thomas (SEA)