Quintin Mikell is Runner-up for the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: 10-12-2010

Filed under POTW on October 12th, 2010

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award after leading the NFL in rushing yards. Forte rushed for 166 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns in the 23-6 victory over the Panthers. To this point in the season, he has rushed for 300 yards to go along with five touchdowns.

This is the first time this season that Forte has won the award. Wide receiver Malcom Floyd of the Chargers is the runner-up (8 rec, 213 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to running back Ray Rice from the Ravens (27 car, 133 rush yds, 2 TD). Running back LeSean McCoy was the highest ranking player from the Eagles, who finished ninth (92 rush yds, 46 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Arian Foster (HOU), Adrian Peterson (MIN), Jahvid Best (DET)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: LaRon Landry, Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry had a spectacular game, clearing the path for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Landry recorded 10 solo tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble during the tight 16-13 win against the Packers. He takes over the NFL lead for in tackles with 52 in addition to one interception and one sack on the year.

This is the first time Landry has earned the award this season. The runner-up is safety Quintin Mikell of the Eagles (8 tkls, 8 solo). Bengals safety Chris Crocker receives honorable mention (9 tkls, 8 solo, 2 sacks, 1 FF).

Last Three Winners: Shaun Phillips (SD), DeMarcus Ware (DAL), James Harrison (PIT)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Anthony Armstrong, Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong played incredibly well this past week. Armstrong finished the day with 84 yards on three receptions and one touchdown in the narrow 16-13 victory over the Packers. For the year, he has 188 yards receiving in addition to one touchdown.

This is the first time Armstrong has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams is the runner-up (7 rec, 99 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (4 rec, 24 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Ryan Mathews (SD), Aaron Hernandez (NE), Jahvid Best (DET)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Cody Grimm, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Cody Grimm was a force all over the field this past week. Grimm put up six solo tackles and one interception during the tight 24-21 win against the Bengals. For the season, he has 15 tackles and one interception.

Grimm wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner (8 tkls, 6 solo, 1 int). Cornerback Kareem Jackson of the Texans receives honorable mention (5 tkls, 5 solo, 1 int). The highest ranking player from the Eagles is defensive end Brandon Graham, who finished fifth (2 tkls, 2 solo, 1 sack, 1 FF).

Last Three Winners: Troy Nolan (HOU), Earl Thomas (SEA), Sean Weatherspoon (ATL)

Passing Yards Value Name Team 431 Philip Rivers SD 406 Tony Romo DAL 357 Donovan McNabb WAS 314 Kyle Orton DEN 309 Alex Smith SF	Rushing Yards Value Name Team 166 Matt Forte CHI 144 Cedric Benson CIN 140 Michael Turner ATL 133 Ray Rice BAL 131 Chris Johnson TEN
Receiving Yards Value Name Team 213 Malcom Floyd SD 166 Miles Austin DAL 135 Brandon Lloyd DEN 130 Hakeem Nicks NYG 118 Santana Moss WAS	Tackles Value Name Team 15 D.J. Williams DEN 13 Desmond Bishop GB 13 Paul Posluszny BUF 13 LaRon Landry WAS 13 Stephen Tulloch TEN
Sacks Value Name Team 3 Israel Idonije CHI 2 Brian Orakpo WAS 2 Justin Smith SF 2 DeMarcus Ware DAL 2 Chris Crocker CIN	Total points Value Name Team 18 Josh Scobee JAC 17 Nick Folk NYJ 14 Jason Hanson DET 13 Adam Vinatieri IND 12 Percy Harvin MIN