New England Patriots BenJarvus Green-Ellis Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 10-11-2011

Filed under POTW on October 11th, 2011
New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis was a terror on the ground, leading the AFC in rushing yards to become the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week. Green-Ellis carried the ball for 136 yards on 27 attempts and two touchdowns in the 30-21 victory against the Jets. For the season, he has rushed for 333 yards in addition to five touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Green-Ellis has won the award. Wide receiver Dwayne Bowe of the Chiefs is the runner-up (7 rec, 128 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to running back Jahvid Best from the Lions (12 car, 163 rush yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Aaron Rodgers (GB), Darren McFadden (OAK), Tom Brady (NE)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: George Wilson, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills safety George Wilson had a standout performance, clearing the path for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Wilson registered 11 solo tackles and one interception during the 31-24 win over the Eagles. He takes over the NFL lead in interceptions with three to go with 45 tackles on the year.

This is the first time Wilson has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Nick Barnett of the Bills (3 tkls, 2 solo, 2 int). Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner receives honorable mention (6 tkls, 6 solo, 1 int).

Last Three Winners: Yeremiah Bell (MIA), Jared Allen (MIN), Roman Harper (NO)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin was on top of his game, registering a personal season high for receiving yards in a game. Baldwin finished the day with 136 yards on eight receptions and one touchdown in the 36-25 victory against the Giants. On the year, he has gained 330 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

This is the first time Baldwin has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is the runner-up (8 rec, 161 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Giants tight end Jake Ballard (3 rec, 72 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Cam Newton (CAR), Torrey Smith (BAL), Denarius Moore (OAK)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Brandon Browner, Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner was a force all over the field this past week. Browner finished with six solo tackles and one interception during the 36-25 win over the Giants. For the season, he has 28 tackles and one interception.

Browner wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Chargers linebacker Donald Butler (4 tkls, 4 solo, 1 int). Linebacker Jacquian Williams of the Giants receives honorable mention (8 tkls, 7 solo). The highest ranking player from the Eagles is linebacker Brian Rolle, who finished sixth (9 tkls, 5 solo).

Last Three Winners: Ryan Kerrigan (WAS), Jacquian Williams (NYG), Mason Foster (TB)

Passing Yards
Value Name Team
420Eli ManningNYGNew-york-giants
416Matt SchaubHOUHouston-texans
396Aaron RodgersGBGreen-bay-packers
359Drew BreesNONew-orleans-saints
321Tom BradyNENew-england-patriots
Rushing Yards
Value Name Team
163Jahvid BestDETDetroit-lions
136BenJarvus Green-EllisNENew-england-patriots
125Ryan MathewsSDSan-diego-chargers
125Frank GoreSFSan-francisco-49ers
125Willis McGaheeDENDenver-broncos
Receiving Yards
Value Name Team
161Victor CruzNYGNew-york-giants
140James JonesGBGreen-bay-packers
139Jason AvantPHIPhiladelphia-eagles
136Doug BaldwinSEASeattle-seahawks
130Calvin JohnsonDETDetroit-lions
Tackles
Value Name Team
15Pat AngererINDIndianapolis-colts
14Jason McCourtyTENTennessee-titans
13DeAndre LevyDETDetroit-lions
13Nate AllenPHIPhiladelphia-eagles
13James FarriorPITPittsburgh-steelers
Sacks
Value Name Team
2Osi UmenyioraNYGNew-york-giants
2Aldon SmithSFSan-francisco-49ers
2Jason Pierre-PaulNYGNew-york-giants
2Jared AllenMINMinnesota-vikings
2Brian RobisonMINMinnesota-vikings
Total points
Value Name Team
18Adrian PetersonMINMinnesota-vikings
17Nick NovakSDSan-diego-chargers
13Sebastian JanikowskiOAKOakland-raiders
13Mason CrosbyGBGreen-bay-packers
12Hines WardPITPittsburgh-steelers

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