Sam Bradford is Runner-up for the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: 11-30-2010

Filed under POTW on November 30th, 2010

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis was a terror on the ground, setting a personal season high for rushing yards in a game to become the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week. Hillis carried the ball for 131 yards rushing on 26 attempts, 63 yards receiving and three touchdowns in the close 24-23 victory against the Panthers. For the season, he has run for 905 yards in addition to 13 touchdowns.

Hillis has won the award two times this season. Running back Arian Foster of the Texans is the runner-up (143 rush yds, 75 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Dwayne Bowe from the Chiefs (13 rec, 170 rec yds, 3 TD). Tight end Billy Bajema was the highest ranking player from the Rams, who finished 20th (3 rec, 32 rec yds, 2 TD).

Last Three Winners: Ben Roethlisberger (PIT), Michael Vick (PHI), Peyton Hillis (CLE)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Kevin Burnett, San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers linebacker Kevin Burnett had a spectacular game as he set a personal season high for tackles in a game and earns the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Burnett recorded nine solo tackles and one interception during the decisive 36-14 win over the Colts. For the year, he has 70 tackles, five sacks, and two interceptions.

This is the first time Burnett has earned the award this season. The runner-up is cornerback Glover Quin of the Texans (4 tkls, 3 solo, 3 int). Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul receives honorable mention (6 tkls, 5 solo, 2 sacks, 2 FFs).

Last Three Winners: Justin Tuck (NYG), Mario Haggan (DEN), Clay Matthews (GB)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Jacoby Ford, Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford put forth an impressive effort this past week. Ford finished the game with four receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown in the 33-17 loss against the Dolphins. So far this season, he has 320 yards receiving and one touchdown.

This is the first time Ford has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is the runner-up (22-37, 308 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 int). Honorable mention goes to Saints running back Chris Ivory (seven car, 38 rush yds, 2 TD).

Last Three Winners: David Gettis (CAR), Keiland Williams (DET), Seyi Ajirotutu (CAR)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was able to apply pressure on the quarterback, recording a personal season high for sacks in a game. Pierre-Paul racked up five solo tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles during the 24-20 win against the Jaguars. For the year, he has 11 tackles and two sacks.

Pierre-Paul wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain (8 tkls, 7 solo, 1 int). Cornerback Devin McCourty of the Patriots receives honorable mention (4 tkls, 2 solo, 2 int).

Last Three Winners: Earl Thomas (SEA), Bryan McCann (DAL), Kareem Jackson (HOU)

Passing Yards Value Name Team 352 Drew Brees NO 347 Kyle Orton DEN 344 Aaron Rodgers GB 341 Tom Brady NE 333 Michael Vick PHI	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 173 Jamaal Charles KC 151 Rashard Mendenhall PIT 143 Arian Foster HOU 136 Brian Westbrook SF 131 Peyton Hillis CLE
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 170 Dwayne Bowe KC 159 Ben Obomanu SEA 119 Greg Jennings GB 113 Deion Branch NE 111 Davone Bess MIA	Tackles Value Name Team 18 Donte Whitner BUF 14 Stephen Tulloch TEN 13 David Hawthorne SEA 12 Jerod Mayo NE 12 Ray Lewis BAL
Sacks Value Name Team 2 Kyle Williams BUF 2 Gerald McCoy TB 2 Trent Cole PHI 2 Abram Elam CLE 2 Charles Johnson CAR	Total points Value Name Team 18 Peyton Hillis CLE 18 Dwayne Bowe KC 18 Nate Kaeding SD 15 Dan Carpenter MIA 14 David Akers PHI