Jamar Chaney Wins the StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: 12-21-2010

Filed under POTW on December 21st, 2010

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award after leading the NFL in rushing yards. Rice had 153 yards rushing on 31 carries, 80 yards receiving and two total touchdowns in the 30-24 victory over the Saints. To this point in the season, he has rushed for 1,051 yards to go along with five touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Rice has won the award. Tight end Jason Witten of the Cowboys is the runner-up (10 rec, 140 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Vincent Jackson from the Chargers (5 rec, 112 rec yds, 3 TD). Quarterback Michael Vick was the highest ranking player from the Eagles, who finished fifth (21-35, 242 pass yds, 130 rush yds, 4 TD, 1 int).

Last Three Winners: Darren McFadden (OAK), Tom Brady (NE), Peyton Hillis (CLE)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Drew Coleman, New York Jets

New York Jets cornerback Drew Coleman had a spectacular game as he set a personal season high for sacks in a game which cleared the path for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Coleman recorded nine solo tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles during the 22-17 win against the Steelers. For the year, he has 32 tackles, three sacks, and one interception.

This is the first time Coleman has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Daryl Smith of the Jaguars (15 tkls, 13 solo, 1 sack). Chiefs defensive end Wallace Gilberry receives honorable mention (3 tkls, 3 solo, 3 sacks, 1 FF). Finishing in fourth is linebacker Jamar Chaney from the Eagles (16 tkls, 12 solo, 1 FF).

Last Three Winners: LaMarr Woodley (PIT), Sean Lee (DAL), Kevin Burnett (MIA)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Aaron Hernandez, New England Patriots

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez played incredibly well this past week. Hernandez finished the day with 31 yards on four receptions and two touchdowns in the 31-27 victory over the Packers. For the year, he has 563 yards receiving in addition to six touchdowns.

Hernandez receives the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award for the second time this season. Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is the runner-up (5 rec, 29 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount (15 car, 110 rush yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Ryan Torain (WAS), Chris Ivory (NO), Jacoby Ford (OAK)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Jamar Chaney, Philadelphia Eagles

Our own Jamar Chaney was all over the field, recording personal season high for tackles in a game. Chaney put up 12 solo tackles and one forced fumble during the 38-31 win against the Giants. For the season, he has 27 tackles.

Chaney wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (10 tkls, 7 solo, 1 sack). Linebacker Arthur Moats of the Bills receives honorable mention (5 tkls, 5 solo, 1 sack).

Last Three Winners: Alterraun Verner (TEN), Sean Lee (DAL), Jason Pierre-Paul (NYG)

Passing Yards Value Name Team 325 Matt Schaub HOU 322 Rex Grossman WAS 305 Jon Kitna DAL 294 David Garrard JAC 289 Eli Manning NYG	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 153 Ray Rice BAL 150 Cedric Benson CIN 137 Jonathan Stewart CAR 130 Michael Vick PHI 130 Chris Johnson TEN
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 152 Calvin Johnson DET 140 Jason Witten DAL 128 Kenny Britt TEN 125 Larry Fitzgerald ARI 113 Mario Manningham NYG	Tackles Value Name Team 16 Jerod Mayo NE 16 Jamar Chaney PHI 15 Daryl Smith JAC 13 Derrick Johnson KC 13 Lawrence Timmons PIT
Sacks Value Name Team 3 Wallace Gilberry KC 2 Carlos Dunlap CIN 2 Drew Coleman NYJ 2 B.J. Raji GB 2 Jason Babin TEN	Total points Value Name Team 18 Vincent Jackson SD 16 Robbie Gould CHI 15 David Buehler DAL 13 John Kasay CAR 13 Sebastian Janikowski OAK