San Diego Chargers Vincent Jackson Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 11-08-2011

Filed under POTW on November 8th, 2011

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award after leading the NFL in receiving yards. Jackson racked up 141 yards and three touchdowns on seven receptions in the 45-38 defeat versus the Packers. For the season, he has racked up 613 yards receiving to go along with six touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Jackson has won the award. Tight end Rob Gronkowski of the Patriots is the runner-up (8 rec, 101 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Julio Jones from the Falcons (33 rush yds, 131 rec yds, 2 TD). Running back Steven Jackson, who finished 21st, was the highest ranking player from the Rams (29 car, 130 rush yds).

Last Three Winners: LeSean McCoy (PHI), Arian Foster (HOU), Michael Turner (ATL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: James Harrison, Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was a terror behind the line of scrimmage, recording a personal best for sacks in a game this season and earns the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Harrison registered eight solo tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble during the tight 23-20 loss to the Ravens. For the year, he has 31 tackles and five sacks.

This is the first time Harrison has earned the award this season. The runner-up is safety Charlie Peprah of the Packers (5.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 2.0 int). Dolphins linebacker Kevin Burnett receives honorable mention (12.0 tkls, 10.0 solo, 1.5 sacks). Finishing in 23rd is defensive end Chris Long from the Rams (3.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 1.0 sack, 1.0 FF).

Last Three Winners: DeMarcus Ware (DAL), Brandon Flowers (KC), Darrelle Revis (NYJ)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had a memorable game and was the leader in receiving yards in the NFC. Jones finished the game with three receptions for 131 yards, 33 yards rushing and two touchdowns in the 31-7 lopsided victory against the Colts. So far this season, he has 489 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

This is the first time Jones has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray is the runner-up (139 rush yds, 47 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to Redskins running back Roy Helu (41 rush yds, 105 rec yds).

Last Three Winners: Victor Cruz (NYG), DeMarco Murray (DAL), Jake Ballard (NYG)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Chris Harris, Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris could not be blocked, setting a personal season high for stops in a game. Harris finished with nine solo tackles and one interception during the 38-24 win over the Raiders. For the season, he has 24 tackles and one interception.

Harris wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Eagles linebacker Brian Rolle (6.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 1.0 FF). Linebacker Brooks Reed of the Texans receives honorable mention (5.0 tkls, 4.0 solo, 2.0 sacks). The highest ranking player from the Rams is defensive end Robert Quinn, who finished ninth (3.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 1.0 sack).

Last Three Winners: Sam Acho (ARI), Donald Butler (SD), Aldon Smith (SF)