Detroit Lions Kevin Smith Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 11-22-2011

Filed under POTW on November 22nd, 2011

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith was named the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week after leading the NFL in rushing yards. Smith carried the ball for 140 yards rushing on 16 attempts, 61 yards receiving and three total touchdowns in the 49-35 victory over the Panthers. For the season, he has rushed for 159 yards in addition to three touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Smith has won the award. Running back Ray Rice of the Ravens is the runner-up (104 rush yds, 43 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to tight end Kellen Winslow from the Buccaneers (9 rec, 132 rec yds).

Last Three Winners: Michael Bush (OAK), Vincent Jackson (SD), LeSean McCoy (PHI)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Chris Clemons, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Chris Clemons had a spectacular game as he set a personal season high for sacks in a game which cleared the path for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Clemons recorded three solo tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles during the 24-7 win against the Rams. For the year, he has 28 tackles and eight sacks.

This is the first time Clemons has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Von Miller of the Broncos (10.0 tkls, 9.0 solo, 1.5 sacks, 1.0 FF). Packers cornerback Tramon Williams receives honorable mention (9.0 tkls, 7.0 solo, 2.0 int). Finishing in fifth is linebacker James Laurinaitis from the Rams (13.0 tkls, 13.0 solo).

Last Three Winners: Andre Carter (NE), James Harrison (PIT), DeMarcus Ware (DAL)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Torrey Smith, Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith tied for the NFL lead in receiving yards this past week. Smith finished the day with 165 yards on six receptions and one touchdown in the 31-24 victory over the Bengals, 31-24. On the year, he has gained 590 yards receiving to go along with five touchdowns.

Smith receives the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award for the second time this season. Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is the runner-up (6 rec, 128 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (22-38, 280 pass yds, 37 rush yds, 3 TD, 4 int).

Last Three Winners: Denarius Moore (OAK), Julio Jones (ATL), Victor Cruz (NYG)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Von Miller, Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller could not be blocked, setting a personal season high for stops in a game. Miller put up nine solo tackles, one sacks, and one forced fumble during the 17-13 win against the Jets. For the season, he has 48 tackles and 9.5 sacks.

Miller wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Titans linebacker Colin McCarthy (10.0 tkls, 10.0 solo, 1.0 FF). Defensive end Thomas Keiser of the Panthers receives honorable mention (5.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 2.0 sacks). The highest ranking player from the Rams is defensive end Robert Quinn, who finished fifth (5.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 1.0 sack).

Last Three Winners: Ryan Kerrigan (WAS), Chris Harris (DEN), Sam Acho (ARI)