Oakland Raiders Michael Bush Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 11-15-2011

Filed under POTW on November 15th, 2011

Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush was the NFL leader in rushing yardage, propelling him to the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Bush had 157 yards rushing on 30 carries, 85 yards receiving and one touchdown in the 24-17 victory against the Chargers. To this point in the season, he has rushed for 490 yards and five touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Bush has won the award. Running back Arian Foster of the Texans is the runner-up (84 rush yds, 102 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to tight end Rob Gronkowski from the Patriots (8 rec, 113 rec yds, 2 TD). Running back Steven Jackson, who finished 21st, was the highest ranking player from the Rams (27 car, 128 rush yds).

Last Three Winners: Vincent Jackson (SD), LeSean McCoy (PHI), Arian Foster (HOU)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Andre Carter, New England Patriots

The NFL season high for sacks in a game was broken by New England Patriots defensive end Andre Carter, leading him to be named StatSheet Defensive Player of the Week. Carter had five solo tackles and four sacks during the decisive 37-16 win over the Jets. In total for the season, he has 37 tackles and nine sacks.

This is the first time Carter has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Kamerion Wimbley of the Raiders (7.0 tkls, 7.0 solo, 4.0 sacks). Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich receives honorable mention (5.0 tkls, 4.0 solo, 2.0 int). Finishing in 25th is linebacker James Laurinaitis from the Rams (10.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.0 sack).

Last Three Winners: James Harrison (PIT), DeMarcus Ware (DAL), Brandon Flowers (KC)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Denarius Moore, Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore was on top of his game, leading the AFC in receiving yards. Moore had 123 yards and two touchdowns on five receptions in the 24-17 victory over the Chargers. For the year, he has 396 yards receiving in addition to five touchdowns.

Moore receives the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award for the second time this season. Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray is the runner-up (135 rush yds, 36 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Chargers wide receiver Vincent Brown (5 rec, 97 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Julio Jones (ATL), Victor Cruz (NYG), DeMarco Murray (DAL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Ryan Kerrigan, Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan was able to apply pressure on the quarterback, recording a personal season high for sacks in a game. Kerrigan racked up five solo tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles during the 20-9 loss to the Dolphins. For the year, he has 42 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and one interception.

Kerrigan wins his second StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Titans linebacker Akeem Ayers (6.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.0 sack). Cornerback Chris Harris of the Broncos receives honorable mention (8.0 tkls, 8.0 solo).

Last Three Winners: Chris Harris (DEN), Sam Acho (ARI), Donald Butler (SD)

Passing Yards Value Name Team 351 Matt Ryan ATL 329 Matthew Stafford DET 329 Tom Brady NE 322 Drew Brees NO 315 John Skelton ARI	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 157 Michael Bush OAK 135 DeMarco Murray DAL 130 Chris Johnson TEN 128 Steven Jackson STL 114 Fred Jackson BUF
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 146 Larry Fitzgerald ARI 133 Harry Douglas ATL 123 Denarius Moore OAK 113 Marques Colston NO 113 Rob Gronkowski NE	Tackles Value Name Team 14 NaVorro Bowman SF 13 Roman Harper NO 11 Patrick Willis SF 11 Haloti Ngata BAL 10 Daryl Smith JAC
Sacks Value Name Team 4 Andre Carter NE 4 Kamerion Wimbley OAK 2 Jeremy Mincey JAC 2 Clay Matthews GB 2 Ryan Kerrigan WAS	Total points Value Name Team 16 Steven Hauschka SEA 14 Dan Bailey DAL 14 John Kasay NO 13 Stephen Gostkowski NE 13 David Akers SF