Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 11-23-2010

Filed under POTW on November 23rd, 2010

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was named the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week after an exceptional game. Roethlisberger threw for 275 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions on 18 for 29 passing. He also pitched in 55 yards and one touchdown on the ground in the 35-3 lopsided victory against the Raiders. For the season, he has passed for 1,579 yards in addition to a 62.6% completion rate, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions.

This is the first time this season that Roethlisberger has won the award. Running back Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jaguars is the runner-up (133 rush yds, 87 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Greg Jennings from the Packers (7 rec, 152 rec yds, 3 TD).

Last Three Winners: Michael Vick (PHI), Peyton Hillis (CLE), Jamaal Charles (KC)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Justin Tuck, New York Giants

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck had a spectacular game, earning him the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Tuck recorded six solo tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles during the 27-17 loss to the Eagles. For the year, he has 51 tackles and seven sacks.

This is the first time Tuck has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker James Harrison of the Steelers (5 tkls, 5 solo, 2 sacks, 1 int, 1 FF). Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis receives honorable mention (10 tkls, 8 solo, 1 int).

Last Three Winners: Mario Haggan (DEN), Clay Matthews (GB), Aqib Talib (TB)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: David Gettis, Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Gettis put forth an impressive effort this past week. Gettis finished the game with two receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown in the 37-13 blowout loss against the Ravens. So far this season, he has 400 yards receiving and three touchdowns.

Gettis receives the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award for the second time this season. Colts wide receiver Blair White is the runner-up (5 rec, 42 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to Saints running back Chris Ivory (23 car, 99 rush yds, 1 TD). Tight end Michael Hoomanawanui, who finished fifth, was the highest ranking player from the Rams (4 rec, 46 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Keiland Williams (DET), Seyi Ajirotutu (CAR), LeGarrette Blount (TB)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was a force all over the field this past week. Thomas racked up six solo tackles and one interception during the 34-19 loss to the Saints. For the year, he has 52 tackles and five interceptions.

Thomas wins his second StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Seahawks cornerback Walter Thurmond (9 tkls, 9 solo). Linebacker Pat Angerer of the Colts receives honorable mention (12 tkls, 9 solo).

Last Three Winners: Bryan McCann (DAL), Kareem Jackson (HOU), Devin McCourty (NE)

Passing Yards Value Name Team 396 Peyton Manning IND 382 Drew Brees NO 376 Donovan McNabb WAS 366 Matt Hasselbeck SEA 316 Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 133 Maurice Jones-Drew JAC 131 Michael Turner ATL 130 Chris Johnson TEN 124 Cedric Benson CIN 120 Mike Goodson CAR
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 152 Greg Jennings GB 137 Steve Johnson BUF 126 Santonio Holmes NYJ 120 Jeremy Maclin PHI 117 Nate Washington TEN	Tackles Value Name Team 15 Jerod Mayo NE 13 Patrick Willis SF 12 Pat Angerer IND 12 Scott Shanle NO 12 Takeo Spikes SF
Sacks Value Name Team 3 Julius Peppers CHI 3 Justin Tuck NYG 2 Patrick Willis SF 2 Shaun Phillips SD 2 Ray Edwards MIN	Total points Value Name Team 18 Greg Jennings GB 18 Steve Johnson BUF 14 Matt Bryant ATL 13 Olindo Mare SEA 13 Billy Cundiff BAL