Kansas City Chiefs Jamaal Charles Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 11-02-2010

Filed under POTW on November 2nd, 2010

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles was the NFL leader in rushing yardage, propelling him to the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Charles carried the ball for 177 yards rushing on 22 attempts, 61 yards receiving in the close 13-10 victory against the Bills. To this point in the season, he has rushed for 666 yards and two touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Charles has won the award. Wide receiver Calvin Johnson of the Lions is the runner-up (9 rec, 101 rec yds, 3 TD). Honorable mention goes to tight end Jason Witten from the Cowboys (10 rec, 97 rec yds, 1 TD). Wide receiver Nate Washington was the highest ranking player from the Titans, who finished 12th (4 rec, 117 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Darren McFadden (OAK), Jeremy Maclin (PHI), Matt Forte (CHI)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Aqib Talib, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib had a spectacular game, registering a personal season high for interceptions in a game and takes home the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Talib had five solo tackles and two interceptions during the close 38-35 win against the Cardinals. For the year, he has 20 tackles and five interceptions.

This is the first time Talib has earned the award this season. The runner-up is defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch of the Lions (6 tkls, 5 solo, 2 sacks, 1 FF). Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox receives honorable mention (6 tkls, 5 solo, 2 int). Finishing in 16th is linebacker Gerald McRath from the Titans (10 tkls, 10 solo).

Last Three Winners: DeAngelo Hall (WAS), Lawrence Timmons (PIT), LaRon Landry (WAS)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount had the most rushing yards in the NFC last week. Blount ran for 120 yards on 22 attempts and two touchdowns in the narrow 38-35 victory over the Cardinals. So far this season, he has rushed for 222 yards to go along with three touchdowns.

This is the first time Blount has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams is the runner-up (4 rec, 105 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong (3 rec, 92 rec yds).

Last Three Winners: David Gettis (CAR), Chris Ivory (NO), Anthony Armstrong (WAS)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Devin McCourty, New England Patriots

New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty was a force all over the field this past week. McCourty finished with four solo tackles and one interception during the 28-18 win against the Vikings. For the season, he has 27 tackles and two interceptions.

McCourty wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is 49ers safety Taylor Mays (7 tkls, 7 solo). Defensive end Lamarr Houston of the Raiders receives honorable mention (3 tkls, 3 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF).

Last Three Winners: Daryl Washington (ARI), Perrish Cox (DEN), Cody Grimm (TB)

Passing Yards Value Name Team 379 Jon Kitna DAL 370 Kyle Orton DEN 310 Jason Campbell OAK 305 Drew Brees NO 305 Philip Rivers SD	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 177 Jamaal Charles KC 135 Maurice Jones-Drew JAC 120 LeGarrette Blount TB 118 Frank Gore SF 112 BenJarvus Green-Ellis NE
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 169 Brandon Lloyd DEN 153 Mike Sims-Walker JAC 147 Steve Breaston ARI 123 Antonio Gates SD 117 Miles Austin DAL	Tackles Value Name Team 17 Paul Posluszny BUF 14 Jerod Mayo NE 12 Lawrence Timmons PIT 12 Justin Durant JAC 11 Morgan Trent CIN
Sacks Value Name Team 2 Kyle Vanden Bosch DET 2 Justin Smith SF 2 Kyle Williams BUF 2 Richard Seymour OAK 2 Cliff Avril DET	Total points Value Name Team 18 Calvin Johnson DET 16 Dan Carpenter MIA 15 Sebastian Janikowski OAK 12 LeGarrette Blount TB 12 Terrell Owens CIN