Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 10-18-2011

Filed under POTW on October 18th, 2011

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner had an exceptional game, setting a personal season high for rushing yards in a game to earn the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Turner rushed for 139 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns in the 31-17 victory over the Panthers. To this point in the season, he has rushed for 499 yards to go along with six touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Turner has won the award. Running back Fred Jackson of the Bills is the runner-up (121 rush yds, 47 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to running back Ahmad Bradshaw from the Giants (26 car, 104 rush yds, 3 TD). Running back LeSean McCoy was the highest ranking player from the Eagles, who finished seventh (28 car, 126 rush yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: BenJarvus Green-Ellis (NE), Aaron Rodgers (GB), Darren McFadden (OAK)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Darrelle Revis, New York Jets

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis was a ball hawk, setting a personal season high for interceptions in a game and takes home the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Revis recorded three solo tackles and two interceptions during the 24-6 win against the Dolphins. For the year, he has 18 tackles and three interceptions.

This is the first time Revis has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Aldon Smith of the 49ers (4 tkls, 4 solo, 2 sacks, 1 FF). Jets linebacker Calvin Pace receives honorable mention (7 tkls, 6 solo, 2 sacks, 1 FF).

Last Three Winners: George Wilson (BUF), Yeremiah Bell (MIA), Jared Allen (MIN)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Jake Ballard, New York Giants

New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard played exceptionally well in his last game. Ballard finished the game with five receptions for 81 yards in the narrow 27-24 victory over the Bills. For the year, he has 273 yards receiving in addition to two touchdowns.

This is the first time Ballard has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Rams tight end Lance Kendricks is the runner-up (4 rec, 71 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to Rams wide receiver Greg Salas (8 rec, 77 rec yds).

Last Three Winners: Doug Baldwin (SEA), Cam Newton (CAR), Torrey Smith (BAL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was a force all over the field this past week. Smith put up four solo tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble during the 25-19 win against the Lions. For the season, he has 10 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

Smith wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Browns defensive end Jabaal Sheard (4 tkls, 4 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF). Defensive end John Chick of the Jaguars receives honorable mention (1 tkl, 1 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF). The highest ranking player from the Eagles is linebacker Brian Rolle, who finished ninth (5 tkls, 3 solo).

Last Three Winners: Brandon Browner (SEA), Ryan Kerrigan (WAS), Jacquian Williams (NYG)

Passing Yards Value Name Team 383 Drew Brees NO 328 Sam Bradford STL 317 Tony Romo DAL 316 Aaron Rodgers GB 305 Joe Flacco BAL	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 146 Rashard Mendenhall PIT 141 Frank Gore SF 139 Michael Turner ATL 126 LeSean McCoy PHI 121 Fred Jackson BUF
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 132 Anquan Boldin BAL 124 Jimmy Graham NO 118 Marques Colston NO 113 Calvin Johnson DET 109 Brandon Marshall MIA	Tackles Value Name Team 16 Paul Posluszny JAC 14 Desmond Bishop GB 13 NaVorro Bowman SF 12 DeAndre Levy DET 12 Sean Lee DAL
Sacks Value Name Team 2 Andre Carter NE 2 Brett Keisel PIT 2 Aldon Smith SF 2 Tim Jamison HOU 2 Julius Peppers CHI	Total points Value Name Team 18 Ahmad Bradshaw NYG 17 Billy Cundiff BAL 14 Connor Barth TB 13 Robbie Gould CHI 12 Michael Turner ATL