James Hall is Runner-up for the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: 12-28-2010

Filed under POTW on December 28th, 2010

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the NFL leader in passing yardage, propelling him to the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Rodgers threw for 404 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions on 25 for 37 passing in the 45-17 lopsided victory against the Giants. For the season, he has passed for 3,693 yards in addition to a 65.5% completion rate, 27 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

This is the first time this season that Rodgers has won the award. Quarterback Carson Palmer of the Bengals is the runner-up (16-21, 269 pass yds, 4 TD, 0 int). Honorable mention goes to tight end Kellen Winslow from the Buccaneers (7 rec, 98 rec yds, 2 TD).

Last Three Winners: Ray Rice (BAL), Darren McFadden (OAK), Tom Brady (NE)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis had a spectacular game, earning him the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Willis recorded 12 solo tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble during the 25-17 loss to the Rams. For the year, he has 128 tackles and six sacks.

This is the first time Willis has earned the award this season. The runner-up is defensive end James Hall of the Rams (7 tkls, 5 solo, 2 sacks, 2 FFs). Bears safety Chris Harris receives honorable mention (11 tkls, 10 solo, 1 int).

Last Three Winners: Drew Coleman (JAC), LaMarr Woodley (PIT), Sean Lee (DAL)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski put forth an impressive effort this past week. Gronkowski finished the game with four receptions for 54 yards and two touchdowns in the 34-3 blowout victory over the Bills. So far this season, he has 444 yards receiving and nine touchdowns.

This is the first time Gronkowski has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount is the runner-up (18 car, 164 rush yds). Honorable mention goes to Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (4 rec, 56 rec yds, 1 TD). Wide receiver Danario Alexander, who finished seventh, was the highest ranking player from the Rams (6 rec, 99 rec yds).

Last Three Winners: Aaron Hernandez (NE), Ryan Torain (WAS), Chris Ivory (NO)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden was a force all over the field this past week. Haden racked up five solo tackles, one sack, one interception, and one forced fumble during the 20-10 loss to the Ravens. For the year, he has 51 tackles, one sack, and six interceptions.

Haden wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington (8 tkls, 8 solo, 1 FF). Cornerback Alterraun Verner of the Titans receives honorable mention (10 tkls, 8 solo, 1 FF).

Last Three Winners: Jamar Chaney (PHI), Alterraun Verner (TEN), Sean Lee (DAL)

Passing Yards Value Name Team 404 Aaron Rodgers GB 320 Ben Roethlisberger PIT 314 Matt Cassel KC 310 Matt Schaub HOU 308 Tim Tebow DEN	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 164 LeGarrette Blount TB 113 Matt Forte CHI 104 BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE 98 Dominic Rhodes IND 93 Danny Woodhead NE
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 153 Dwayne Bowe KC 142 Greg Jennings GB 132 Mario Manningham NYG 124 Jerome Simpson CIN 124 Jordy Nelson GB	Tackles Value Name Team 17 Akin Ayodele BUF 16 Eric Weddle SD 13 Paul Posluszny BUF 12 Donte Whitner BUF 12 Patrick Willis SF
Sacks Value Name Team 2 James Hall STL 2 Darnell Dockett ARI 2 Charles Johnson CAR 2 Geno Hayes TB 1 Robert Mathis IND	Total points Value Name Team 18 John Kuhn GB 14 Sebastian Janikowski OAK 12 Mike Williams TB 12 Jerome Simpson CIN 12 Kellen Winslow TB