Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte was the NFL leader in rushing yardage, propelling him to the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Forte carried the ball for 166 yards on 22 attempts and two touchdowns in the 23-6 victory against the Panthers. For the season, he has run for 300 yards in addition to five touchdowns.
This is the first time this season that Forte has won the award. Wide receiver Malcom Floyd of the Chargers is the runner-up (8 rec, 213 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to running back Ray Rice from the Ravens (27 car, 133 rush yds, 2 TD).
Last Three Winners: Arian Foster (HOU), Adrian Peterson (MIN), Jahvid Best (DET)
StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: LaRon Landry, Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry had a spectacular game, earning him the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Landry recorded 10 solo tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble during the close 16-13 win over the Packers. He takes over the NFL lead for in tackles with 52 in addition to one interception and one sack on the year.
This is the first time Landry has earned the award this season. The runner-up is safety Quintin Mikell of the Eagles (8 tkls, 8 solo). Bengals safety Chris Crocker receives honorable mention (9 tkls, 8 solo, 2 sacks, 1 FF).
Last Three Winners: Shaun Phillips (SD), DeMarcus Ware (DAL), James Harrison (PIT)
StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Anthony Armstrong, Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong put forth an impressive effort this past week. Armstrong finished the game with three receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown in the narrow 16-13 victory over the Packers. So far this season, he has 188 yards receiving and one touchdown.
This is the first time Armstrong has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams is the runner-up (7 rec, 99 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (4 rec, 24 rec yds, 1 TD).
Last Three Winners: Ryan Mathews (SD), Aaron Hernandez (NE), Jahvid Best (DET)
StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Cody Grimm, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Cody Grimm was a force all over the field this past week. Grimm racked up six solo tackles and one interception during the tight 24-21 win against the Bengals. For the year, he has 15 tackles and one interception.
Grimm wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner (8 tkls, 6 solo, 1 int). Cornerback Kareem Jackson of the Texans receives honorable mention (5 tkls, 5 solo, 1 int).
Last Three Winners: Troy Nolan (HOU), Earl Thomas (SEA), Sean Weatherspoon (ATL)
| Passing Yards |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 431 | Philip Rivers | SD | | 406 | Tony Romo | DAL | | 357 | Donovan McNabb | WAS | | 314 | Kyle Orton | DEN | | 309 | Alex Smith | SF |
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| Rushing Yards |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 166 | Matt Forte | CHI | | 144 | Cedric Benson | CIN | | 140 | Michael Turner | ATL | | 133 | Ray Rice | BAL | | 131 | Chris Johnson | TEN |
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| Receiving Yards |
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 213 | Malcom Floyd | SD | | 166 | Miles Austin | DAL | | 135 | Brandon Lloyd | DEN | | 130 | Hakeem Nicks | NYG | | 118 | Santana Moss | WAS |
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| Tackles |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 15 | D.J. Williams | DEN | | 13 | Desmond Bishop | GB | | 13 | Paul Posluszny | BUF | | 13 | LaRon Landry | WAS | | 13 | Stephen Tulloch | TEN |
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| Sacks |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 3 | Israel Idonije | CHI | | 2 | Brian Orakpo | WAS | | 2 | Justin Smith | SF | | 2 | DeMarcus Ware | DAL | | 2 | Chris Crocker | CIN |
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| Total points |
|---|
| Value |
Name |
Team |
| 18 | Josh Scobee | JAC | | 17 | Nick Folk | NYJ | | 14 | Jason Hanson | DET | | 13 | Adam Vinatieri | IND | | 12 | Percy Harvin | MIN |
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