Houston Texans Arian Foster Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 10-05-2010

Filed under POTW on October 5th, 2010

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award after sharing the NFL lead for rushing yards. Foster had 133 yards rushing on 17 carries, 56 yards receiving and two total touchdowns in the 31-24 victory over the Raiders. He is still the NFL leader in rushing on the season with 539 yards to go along with five touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Foster has won the award. Wide receiver Terrell Owens of the Bengals is the runner-up (10 rec, 222 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to tight end Antonio Gates from the Chargers (7 rec, 144 rec yds, 2 TD). Running back LeSean McCoy was the highest ranking player from the Eagles, who finished 14th (64 rush yds, 110 rec yds).

Last Two Winners: Adrian Peterson (MIN), Jahvid Best (DET)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Shaun Phillips, San Diego Chargers

The NFL season high for sacks in a game was broken by San Diego Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips, clearing the path for his StatSheet Defensive Player of the Week win. Phillips recorded five solo tackles, four sacks, and one interception during the dominate 41-10 win against the Cardinals. For the year, he has 17 tackles, six sacks, and one interception.

This is the first time Phillips has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker James Anderson of the Panthers (14 tkls, 12 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF). Giants defensive end Justin Tuck receives honorable mention (7 tkls, 7 solo, 3 sacks, 1 FF).

Last Two Winners: DeMarcus Ware (DAL), James Harrison (PIT)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews played incredibly well this past week. Mathews finished the game with nine rush attempts for 55 yards and one touchdown in the 41-10 blowout victory over the Cardinals. For the year, he has rushed for 156 yards in addition to one touchdown.

This is the first time Mathews has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Bills wide receiver David Nelson is the runner-up (4 rec, 75 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (23-41, 289 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 int).

Last Two Winners: Aaron Hernandez (NE), Jahvid Best (DET)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Troy Nolan, Houston Texans

The game high for interceptions during this NFL season was matched by Houston Texans Safety Troy Nolan. Nolan put up three solo tackles and two interceptions during the 31-24 win against the Raiders. For the season, he has four tackles and two interceptions.

Nolan wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner (11 tkls, 11 solo). Linebacker Josh Hull of the Rams receives honorable mention (4 tkls, 4 solo, 2 sacks).

Last Two Winners: Earl Thomas (SEA), Sean Weatherspoon (ATL)