New Orleans Saints Drew Brees Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 11-29-2011

Filed under POTW on November 29th, 2011
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had a standout game to earn the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Brees threw for 363 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions on 24 for 38 passing. He also pitched in one touchdown on the ground in the 49-24 blowout victory over the Giants. He moves to the top spot in the NFL for passing on the season with 3,689 yards to go along with a 70.2% completion rate, 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 most sacks in a game during this season was matched by Houston Texans linebacker Connor Barwin, paving the way for his StatSheet Defensive Player of the Week win. Barwin registered seven solo tackles and four sacks during the 20-13 win against 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 refused to be locked down, leading the NFL in receiving yards. Cruz finished the game with nine receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the 49-24 lopsided loss to the Saints. So far this season, he has 957 yards receiving and 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 was able to apply pressure on the quarterback, recording a personal season high for sacks in a game. Acho finished with three solo tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble during the close 23-20 win over 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
ValueNameTeam
406Eli ManningNew-york-giants
400Vince YoungPhiladelphia-eagles
363Drew BreesNew-orleans-saints
361Tom BradyNew-england-patriots
314Rex GrossmanWashington-redskins
Rushing Yards
ValueNameTeam
228Beanie WellsArizona-cardinals
190Chris JohnsonTennessee-titans
137Ryan MathewsSan-diego-chargers
117Willis McGaheeDenver-broncos
111Marshawn LynchSeattle-seahawks
Receiving Yards
ValueNameTeam
157Victor CruzNew-york-giants
145Johnny KnoxChicago-bears
125Deion BranchNew-england-patriots
122Reggie WayneIndianapolis-colts
120Roddy WhiteAtlanta-falcons
Tackles
ValueNameTeam
16Chad GreenwayMinnesota-vikings
14Takeo SpikesSan-diego-chargers
14Perry RileyWashington-redskins
12E.J. HendersonMinnesota-vikings
12Kurt ColemanPhiladelphia-eagles
Sacks
ValueNameTeam
4Connor BarwinHouston-texans
3Terrell SuggsBaltimore-ravens
2Cory ReddingBaltimore-ravens
2Haloti NgataBaltimore-ravens
2Sam AchoArizona-cardinals
Total Points
ValueNameTeam
19Sebastian JanikowskiOakland-raiders
12Jimmy GrahamNew-orleans-saints
12Dustin KellerNew-york-jets
12Victor CruzNew-york-giants
12Laurent RobinsonDallas-cowboys

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