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QB ELI MANNING has 1,735 yards and 12 touchdown passes and is on track to become the first quarterback in team annals with at
least 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons. RB BRANDON JACOBS has rushed for 680 yards and
seven touchdowns. Jacobs can join JOE MORRIS (1985, 1986) as the only Giants to rush for at least 1,300 yards
and 14 touchdowns in a season
The Giants defense leads the NFC with 30 sacks and is on target (60) for the second-most in team annals
(68 in 1985).
The underrated Tennessee Titans defensive prowess and an effective running game have set the tone for the
NFL’s only remaining undefeated team. Tennessee’s defense ranks first in the NFL in points per game (12.9)
and is tied for the league lead with 13 interceptions
On offense, rookie RB CHRIS JOHNSON and RB LEN DALE WHITE have formed a formidable tandem. Johnson leads
the AFC in rushing yards (715) and White ranks first in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (10). A former USC
product, White is on pace (20) to set the franchise record (EARL CAMPBELL, 19 in 1979).
A look at the rest of the NFL by conference
SECOND HALF ARRIVAL: AFC MIDSEASON PROJECTIONS
BALTIMORE RAVENS (5-3)
Rookie head coach JOHN HARBAUGH has the Ravens flying high on a three-game win streak as Week 10 arrives
Rookie quarterback JOE FLACCO is on pace to record 2,928 passing yards and is within reach of becoming only
the fourth Ravens quarterback with 3,000 passing yards (VINNY TESTAVERDE, 4,177; STEVE MC NAIR, 3,050; ELVIS
GRBAC, 3,033) Fullback LE’ RON MC CLAIN is on pace (10) for the second-most touchdowns in a season in
franchise history (JAMAL LEWIS, 14 in 2003).
BUFFALO BILLS (5-3)
Wide receiver LEE EVANS ranks second in the AFC with 678 receiving yards and can challenge ERIC MOULDS
(1,368 in 1998) for most receiving yards in franchise history Second-year running back MARSHAWN LYNCH has
466 rushing yards and aims for his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. Lynch leads the team with six
rushing touchdowns and can become the first Bills’ running back since WILLIS MC GAHEE (13 in 2004) to
record double-digit rushing touchdowns.
CINCINNATI BENGALS (1-8)
WR T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH leads the NFL with 61 receptions, is on pace to reach the 100-catch mark in
back-to-back seasons and can challenge his franchise record of 112 receptions in 2007. The eight-year
veteran would become the first Bengals receiver to record 100 receptions in consecutive seasons and only
the eighth player in NFL history to accomplish the feat
WR CHAD JOHNSON has four touchdown receptions and can challenge his career-high of 10 in 2003.
CLEVELAND BROWNS (3-5)
Nine-year veteran RB JAMAL LEWIS has the wheels churning in Cleveland. Lewis (533) is on target to become
the first Browns’ running back since MIKE PRUITT in 1980-81 to gain 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons
If wide receiver BRAYLON EDWARDS maintains his pace, he would become the first Cleveland player since
OZZIE NEWSOME in 1984 to record 900 or more yards in consecutive seasons.
DENVER BRONCOS (4-4)
JAY CUTLER has guided the Broncos’ top-ranked AFC offense this season. The third-year quarterback has 2,169
yards and is on pace (4,338) to surpass JAKE PLUMMER (4,089) for the most season passing yards in franchise
history. Cutler is also on track (30) to set a Broncos record for passing touchdowns (Plummer; 27 in 2004;
JOHN ELWAY, 27 in 1997) WR BRANDON MARSHALL has 51 receptions and is on pace (109) to record 100 receptions
in consecutive seasons T RYAN CLADY has started all eight games and can become the first Broncos’ rookie
offensive linemen since 1992 to start all 16 games (RUSSELL FREEMAN).
HOUSTON TEXANS (3-5)
ANDRE JOHNSON leads the NFL in receiving yards (834) and ranks second in the league with 60 catches. Johnson
is on pace (120; 1,668) to surpass his own Texans record for receptions (103 in 2006) and receiving yards (1,147
in 2006) Three-year veteran OWEN DANIELS set the club record for tight ends in receptions (63) and receiving
yards (768) in a season in 2007 and is on pace (86 receptions; 1,056 yards) to surpass that record On the
defensive side, DE MARIO WILLIAMS leads the team with eight sacks and is on pace (16.0) to break his franchise
record of 14.0 in 2007.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (4-4)
PEYTON MANNING and Colts take aim at a seventh consecutive playoff bid as the second half of the season
begins Manning ranks third in the AFC with 2,008 passing yards and is on track (4,016) to become the first
quarterback in NFL history with nine 4,000-yard seasons Manning’s pass-catching foursome of WR REGGIE WAYNE
(586), WR ANTHONY GONZALEZ (412), TE DALLAS CLARK (391) and WR MARVIN HARRISON (320) are all on pace to reach
500 receiving yards and can become the Colts’ first foursome to accomplish the feat since 2000 (five players
with 500 or more receiving yards).
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (3-5)
DAVID GARRARD, the leader of the Jaguars’ offense, is on track (3,542) to become the team’s first quarterback to throw for more than 3,500 passing yards since MARK BRUNELL (3,640 in 2000) Garrard’s top receiving threat WR MATT JONES leads the team with 45 catches and is on pace join WRs KEENAN MC CARDELL and JIMMY SMITH as the only players in Jaguars history to record 90 or more receptions in a season CB RASHEAN MATHIS has two interception-touchdown returns this season and needs one more to surpass CB AARON BEASLEY (2 INT-TDs in 1999) for the franchise record.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (1-7)
Second-year WR DWAYNE BOWE leads the Chiefs with 42 receptions for 541 yards and is on track (1,082) to reach the 1,000 yard mark for the first time in his career TONY GONZALEZ has 431 receiving yards, which ranks second in the AFC among tight ends, and can challenge to become the first tight end in NFL history with 900 receiving yards in six consecutive seasons The Chiefs’ two rookie starting cornerbacks BRANDON CARR and BRANDON FLOWERS have two interceptions apiece. The duo is in reach for third-most interceptions by a rookie in franchise history (KEVIN ROSS, 6 in 1984).
MIAMI DOLPHINS (4-4)
Newcomer CHAD PENNINGTON has 1,991 passing yards and is on target (3,982) to surpass his career-high of 3,352 passing yards in 2006 with the Jets and become the first Dolphins quarterback since DAN MARINO in 1997 (3,780) to throw for over 3,500 passing yards Veteran linebacker JOEY PORTER is off to a record-breaking pace in 2008. Porter leads the NFL with 11.5 sacks and is on track (23.0) to surpass MICHAEL STRAHAN (22.5 in 2001) for the most sacks in a season in NFL history.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (5-3)
QB MATT CASSEL has continued to develop chemistry with top receivers RANDY MOSS and WES WELKER. Moss (1,072) and Welker (1,006) are on pace to become the first duo with 1,000 receiving yards in consecutive seasons in Patriots history. Welker leads the team with 56 catches and is on track to tie his franchise record of 112 last season First-round LB JEROD MAYO has a team-high 65 tackles and can become the first rookie to lead the Patriots in the category since the 16-game schedule was instituted 1978 K STEPHEN GOSTKOWSKI has converted 19 field goals and is on pace (38) to set a team record for most FGs made in club history (TONY FRANKLIN, 32 in 1986).
NEW YORK JETS (5-3)
BRETT FAVRE is on pace (30) to surpass VINNY TESTAVERDE (29 in 1998) for most touchdowns by a Jets quarterback in a season THOMAS JONES ranks second in the AFC with 601 rushing yards and is on track (1,202) to become the first Jets RB since CURTIS MARTIN in 2004 to reach 1,200 such yards CB DARRELLE REVIS continues to develop in his second season. Revis is tied for the league lead with four interceptions and can become the first Jets player to lead the NFL in the category since CB TY LAW (10 in 2005).
OAKLAND RAIDERS (2-6)
JA MARCUS RUSSELL, in his first season as the starting QB for the Raiders, is on pace to become the first Oakland quarterback to total 2,500 or more passing yards since QB KERRY COLLINS in 2005 (3,759) ZACH MILLER leads the team with 22 receptions for 321 yards (14.6 average) and can be the first Raiders tight end to lead the team in catches and yards since TE TODD CHRISTENSEN in 1986 (95 receptions; 1,153 yards) On special teams, K SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI (859) needs five points to top Pro Football Hall of Famer K GEORGE BLANDA (863) for the Raiders’ all-time lead in scoring. The veteran kicker has averaged 101 points per season since entering the NFL in 2000.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (6-2)
Second-year head coach MIKE TOMLIN has his squad off to a 6-2 (.750) start for the second consecutive season QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER (10) is on pace to total 20 touchdowns and can become the first Steelers QB since TERRY BRADSHAW in 1981 to record 20 or more touchdowns passes in back-to-back seasons Under the guidance of defensive coordinator DICK LE BEAU, the Steelers have the NFL’s top-ranked defensive unit and lead the league with 32 sacks. Pittsburgh is on pace to record a franchise-record 64 sacks (55 in 1994 and 2001).
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (3-5)
QB PHILIP RIVERS ranks second in the AFC with 2,169 passing yards and is on track (4,076) to become the first Chargers’ 4,000-yard passer since DAN FOUTS (4,802) in 1981. Rivers leads the NFL with 19 touchdowns and is on pace (38) to set a club record for most passing TDs in a season (Fouts, 33 in 1981) RB LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON (1,102) is on track for his eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season and can challenge RB ERIC DICKERSON as the only player in league history to begin a career with eight straight seasons with 1,200 rushing yards WR VINCENT JACKSON leads the team with 538 receiving yards and is on pace (1,076) to record the first 1,000-yard season of his career.
TENNESSEE TITANS (8-0)
The Titans’ defensive prowess and an effective running game have set the tone for the NFL’s only remaining undefeated team. Tennessee’s defense ranks first in the NFL in points per game (12.9) and is tied for the league lead with 13 interceptions......On offense, rookie RB CHRIS JOHNSON and RB LEN DALE WHITE have formed a formidable tandem. Johnson leads the AFC in rushing yards (715) and White ranks first in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (10). A former USC product, White is on pace (20) to set the franchise record (EARL CAMPBELL, 19 in 1979).
HALFWAY HOME: NFC MIDSEASON PROJECTIONS
ARIZONA CARDINALS (5-3)
The Cardinals lead the NFL with 234 points scored and are on pace for a team record of 468 (423 in 1984) QB KURT WARNER is on track for club marks in passing yards (4,862), touchdowns (32), passer rating (104.2), completions (414), attempts (592) and completion percentage (69.9). Warner’s 4,862 passing yards would be the second highest total in NFL history (5,084, DAN MARINO, 1984) Arizona can become the fifth team in history with three players with at least 1,000 receiving yards as WRs LARRY FITZGERALD (1,484), ANQUAN BOLDIN (1,199) and STEVE BREASTON (1,006) are all on target for 1,000 yards. Boldin has eight receiving touchdowns in six games and is on pace to set a club season record with 18 (16, SONNY RANDLE, 1960).
ATLANTA FALCONS (5-3) MATT RYAN has won five of his first eight starts and can become the first rookie quarterback in team history to win 10 games. Ryan has thrown for 1,661 yards and is on track to be the first Falcons rookie to reach the 3,000-yard plateau RB MICHAEL TURNER ranks third in the NFC with 794 yards and has rushed for six touchdowns. He is on pace to be the third player in franchise history to rush for at least 1,500 yards and 10 touchdowns in a season WR RODDY WHITE is on target for a team-record 1,466 receiving yards (1,358, ALFRED JENKINS, 1981) and can become the first player in club annals with consecutive 1,200-yard seasons DE JOHN ABRAHAM ties for the NFC lead with 10.0 sacks and can become the seventh player in NFL history to record 20.0 sacks in a season.
CAROLINA PANTHERS (6-2) QB JAKE DELHOMME has passed for 1,781 yards and is on pace for the fourth 3,000-yard season of his career RB DE ANGELO WILLIAMS leads the team with 522 rushing yards and is on target for the third 1,000-yard season in club history. Rookie running back JONATHAN STEWART has five rushing touchdowns and can become the second Panther with at least 10 rushing touchdowns in a season (12, STEPHEN DAVIS, 2005) WR STEVE SMITH has 33 catches and 613 yards in six games and aims for his fourth consecutive season with at least 80 receptions and 1,000 yards. Smith is on pace for 1,430 receiving yards, which would be the second highest total in club annals (1,563, Smith, 2005).
CHICAGO BEARS (5-3) Rookie RB MATT FORTÉ leads the team with 641 rushing yards and 30 receptions (228 yards). Forté can join Pro Football Hall of Famer WALTER PAYTON (1978, 1983) and NEAL ANDERSON as the only Bears in history to rush for 1,000 yards and have 50 catches in a season. Forté has 869 yards from scrimmage and is on pace to join Payton (nine times), Anderson (1989) and Pro Football Hall of Famer GALE SAYERS (1966) as the only Bears with 1,600 scrimmage yards in a season S KEVIN PAYNE has a career-high three interceptions and is on target to tie for the second most interceptions by a safety in club history with six, trailing MARK CARRIER’s franchise mark of 10 set in 1990.
DALLAS COWBOYS (5-4) RB MARION BARBER tops the team with 665 rushing yards and is on target for the first 1,000-yard season of his career. Barber has five rushing touchdowns and aims for his third year in a row with at least 10 rushing TDs. He can join EMMITT SMITH (1990-92 and 1994-96) as the only Cowboys with three consecutive seasons with at least 10 rushing touchdowns TE JASON WITTEN has a club-best 46 receptions and is on track for 81 catches. That would give Witten three career 80-reception seasons, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer MICHAEL IRVIN for the most in franchise history LB DE MARCUS WARE ties for the NFC lead with 10.0 sacks and can become the seventh player in NFL history to record 20.0 sacks in a season.
DETROIT LIONS (0-8) WR CALVIN JOHNSON has 37 catches for 682 yards and six touchdowns and is on pace for career-highs in all three categories. Johnson can join HERMAN MOORE (1995) as the only players in team history to record at least 70 catches, 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns in a season. Johnson is averaging 18.4 yards per catch and can become the second Lion to record at least 1,200 yards and average 18.0 yards per catch in a season (PAT STUDSTILL, 1966) Rookie RB KEVIN SMITH has rushed for 305 yards and four touchdowns, both tops on the team. Smith can become the sixth rookie in franchise history to lead the club in both rushing yards and touchdowns DE DEWAYNE WHITE has 5.5 sacks and is on pace for a career-high 11.0.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (4-4) QB AARON RODGERS has completed 63.7 percent of his passes and thrown for 1,982 yards. Rodgers can join BRETT FAVRE (four times) as the only quarterbacks in club history to pass for 4,000 yards in a season and complete at least 60 percent of his passes WR GREG JENNINGS has 40 receptions for 764 yards and is on pace to become the first receiver in club annals with 1,500 yards in a season The defense ties for the NFL lead with 13 interceptions and can top the league for the first time since 1965. Green Bay has five interception-return touchdowns this year, one shy of the team mark of six set in 1966. S NICK COLLINS (8) and CBs CHARLES WOODSON (8) and TRAMON WILLIAMS (6) are on pace to become the first trio of Packers since 1943 with at least six interceptions each.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (4-4) RB ADRIAN PETERSON ranks second in the NFL with 823 rushing yards and is on pace for a franchise-record 1,646 yards (1,521, ROBERT SMITH, 2000). Peterson has six rushing touchdowns and is on target to match his total from last year of 12. He would join CHUCK FOREMAN (1975-76) as the only Vikings to rush for at least 12 touchdowns in back-to-back seasons In his first season with Minnesota, wide receiver BERNARD BERRIAN leads the club with 621 receiving yards and is on track to become the fifth player in team annals with 1,200 yards in a season Minnesota ranks second in the league in rush yards allowed per game (69.6). The Vikings are aiming to lead the league in rush defense for the third consecutive year, a feat the club has never accomplished.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (4-4) The Saints’ offense leads the league, averaging 403.1 yards per game and can become the first New Orleans’ team to average at least 400.0 yards per game for a season QB DREW BREES tops the NFL with 2,563 passing yards and is on pace for an NFL-record 5,126 yards (5,084, DAN MARINO, 1984). It would mark the third consecutive 4,000-yard season for Brees, who is the only Saint to reach the plateau. Brees has six 300-yard passing games this year and is on target to set a league record with 12 (10, RICH GANNON, 2002) WR DEVERY HENDERSON leads the team with 499 receiving yards and is aiming for his first career 1,000-yard season. Henderson is averaging 27.7 yards per catch, which would be the highest NFL season average for a player with 1,000 yards (27.1, ELBERT DUBENION, 1964).
NEW YORK GIANTS (7-1) The Giants have the best record in the NFC (7-1) and are on pace to match the 1986 team for the most wins in franchise history. That team finished 14-2 and won Super Bowl XXI The offense has scored 226 points and is on target for a club-best 452 (448 in 1963) QB ELI MANNING has 1,735 yards and 12 touchdown passes and is on track to become the first quarterback in team annals with at least 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons RB BRANDON JACOBS has rushed for 680 yards and seven touchdowns. Jacobs can join JOE MORRIS (1985, 1986) as the only Giants to rush for at least 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns in a season The defense leads the NFC with 30 sacks and is on target (60) for the second-most in team annals (68 in 1985).
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-3) The Eagles have scored 220 points and are on pace for a team-record 440 (415 in 2002) QB DONOVAN MC NABB has thrown for 2,178 yards and is on target to record the first 4,000-yard season in team history RB BRIAN WESTBROOK has rushed for 422 yards and six touchdowns. He can join Pro Football Hall of Famer STEVE VAN BUREN (1947, 1949) and RICKY WATTERS (1995, 1996) as the only Eagles to rush for at least 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns in a season. Westbrook has eight total touchdowns and could match Van Buren’s season team mark of 18 set in 1945 WR DE SEAN JACKSON leads NFL rookies with 525 receiving yards and is on track to become the first rookie in franchise history with 1,000 receiving yards.
ST. LOUIS RAMS (2-6) RB STEVEN JACKSON has 525 rush yards and is on pace for his fourth consecutive 1,000-yard season. Jackson would join Pro Football Hall of Famer ERIC DICKERSON (1983-86) as the only players in franchise history with four 1,000-yard rushing seasons in a row WR TORRY HOLT leads the team with 32 receptions and has 347 receiving yards. Holt aims for his ninth consecutive 1,000-yard season and can join JERRY RICE (14), TIM BROWN (9) and JIMMY SMITH (9) as the only players with nine 1,000-yard seasons Rookie defensive end CHRIS LONG has four sacks and can surpass the team rookie record of six set in 1995 by KEVIN CARTER.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers (2-6) RB FRANK GORE leads the team with 629 rushing yards and 32 receptions. Gore is on pace for 1,258 yards and 64 catches and can become the first player in 49ers history to record at least 1,000 rushing yards and 50 receptions in three different seasons. Gore accomplished the feat the past two seasons, tying ROGER CRAIG (1985, 1988) and CHARLIE GARNER (1999, 2000) for the most in team annals LB PATRICK WILLIS has a team-best 95 tackles and is on track to lead the club in the category for the second consecutive season. LB TAKEO SPIKES has a team-best three interceptions and needs two for the most in a season by a linebacker in 49ers history.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (2-6) RB JULIUS JONES has 509 rushing yards and is on target for his second career 1,000-yard season (1,084 yards in 2006 with Dallas). Jones can become the third player in club history to rush for 1,000 yards in his first season with the Seahawks, joining CURT WARNER (1983) and RICKY WATTERS (1998) JOHN CARLSON leads the team in receptions (22) and receiving yards (244). He can join Pro Football Hall of Famer STEVE LARGENT (1976) as the only rookies to lead the Seahawks in both categories DE PATRICK KERNEY paces the club with five sacks and is on track for his second consecutive 10-sack season with Seattle (14.5 in 2007). Kerney would join JACOB GREEN (1983-86) and MICHAEL SINCLAIR (1996-98) as the only Seahawks with back-to-back seasons with at least 10 sacks.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (6-3) QB JEFF GARCIA has started five games and posted an 89.6 passer rating. Garcia, who had a 94.6 rating last season, is aiming to become the first quarterback in team history with back-to-back seasons with a passer rating of at least 90.0 WR ANTONIO BRYANT leads the club with 45 receptions and 566 yards and is on track to become the sixth player in Buccaneers annals with at least 80 catches and 1,000 yards in a season KR CLIFTON SMITH, who had a 97-yard kick-return touchdown in Week 9, is averaging 32.7 yards per return, which would be the highest such mark in club history (28.6, MARK JONES, 2007) K MATT BRYANT is tied for second in the league with 78 points and is on pace for a team-record 138 (128, MARTIN GRAMATICA, 2002).
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (6-3) RB CLINTON PORTIS leads the NFL with 995 rushing yards and can become the third Redskin to top the league, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer CLIFF BATTLES (1937) and LARRY BROWN (1970). Portis is on pace for a franchise-record 1,768 yards (1,516, Portis, 2005) QB JASON CAMPBELL has only been intercepted twice in 273 attempts for a 0.73 interception percentage, which would be the best season mark in team annals (1.54, MARK BRUNELL, 2006). Campbell has 1,960 yards and aims to become the sixth quarterback in club history to pass for 3,500 yards TE CHRIS COOLEY tops the team with 48 receptions and is on track for 85, which would be the most ever by a Redskins tight end (71, Cooley, 2005).
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"We still have a chance to go 4-12," says Titans linebacker KEITH BULLUCK.
Another team – that other club in New York, the Super Bowl champion Giants who were quiet in their bye week while BRETT FAVRE was throwing six touchdown passes -- will look to up their record to 4-0 for the first time since 1990.
NFL 2008 Week 4: AFC & NFC Players of the Week
AFC & NFC Players of the Week - Jets QB Brett Favre AFC Player of the Week For 6 TD Passes Against Cardinals
Quarterback BRETT FAVRE of the New York Jets, linebacker DERRICK JOHNSON of the Kansas City Chiefs and kicker
JEFF REED of the Pittsburgh Steelers are the Week 4 AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for
games played the fourth week of the NFL 2008 season (September 28-29)
Quarterback JAKE DELHOMME of the Carolina Panthers and linebacker DERRICK BROOKS and kicker MATT BRYANT of the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the Week 4 NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the fourth week of the NFL 2008 season (September 28-29)
NFL 2008 Week 4:
The Pressure is Already On with Big Division Matchups & Old Rivalries
In the National Football League, whether it is Week 4, like this week, or
Week 14 of the NFL 2008 season, the pressure is always on.
Sure, you’d rather be undefeated – as six NFL teams are – or at least have a winning record as the last
weekend of September looms.
But all those teams on the downside of the won-loss ledger should remind themselves of the
2007 San Diego Chargers.
The Chargers began last season at 1-3, won their final six games then took an 11-5 record into the
playoffs, advancing all the way to the AFC Championship Game.
"It doesn’t matter whether you’re the favorite now or the least favorite," says quarterback TONY ROMO of the 3-0 Dallas Cowboys. "The reality of it is you’ve got to keep playing games. You’re not trying to be the favorite now, you’re trying to be the favorite at the end of the year."
NFL 2008 Week 3: AFC & NFC Players of the Week
RB Michael Turner of the Falcons Earns 2nd Player of Week Honor in Young Season
Running back MICHAEL TURNER of the Atlanta Falcons, safety BRIAN DAWKINS of the Philadelphia Eagles and kicker
JOHN CARNEY of the New York Giants are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for
games played the third week of the NFL 2008 season (September 21-22).
Running back RONNIE BROWN of the Miami Dolphins, cornerback ANTONIO CROMARTIE of the San Diego Chargers and kicker JOSH SCOBEE of the Jacksonville Jaguars are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the third week of the NFL 2008 season (September 21-22).
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Kurt Warner QB, Arizona Cardinals
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NFL 2008 Week 3: Fall's Coming Up & the NFL is Heating Up!
NFL 2008 WEEK 3 TOPS OFF WITH ROMO VS. RODGERS, FAVRE VS. RIVERS
Great way to start. Great way to come back.
That easily summarizes developments in the NFL so far this NFL 2008 Season that have already packed a season's worth of
surprise and suspense into the league’s first two weeks. As autumn looms on Monday, who can imagine what's in store?
Look at things so far.
Three of the 2-0 teams (Buffalo, Carolina and Denver) won only seven games apiece last year. So things are looking up for them.
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But, hold on. Just look at last year. The Giants started 0-2
and won the Super Bowl. The Chargers began 1-3 and reached the AFC Championship Game. It’s two weeks down –
and a long way to go!
NFL 2008 Week 2: AFC & NFC Players of the Week
Saint Louis Rams QB Kurt Warner named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his perfect performance
In the NFC, Quarterback KURT WARNER of the Arizona Cardinals, safety CHRIS HORTON of the Washington Redskins
and kick returner-running back FELIX JONES of the Dallas Cowboys are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special
Teams Players of the Week for games played the second week of the NFL 2008 season.
Wide receiver BRANDON MARSHALL of the Denver Broncos, safety TROY POLAMALU of the Pittsburgh Steelers and
linebacker KEITH BULLUCK of the Tennessee Titans are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of
the Week for games played the second week of the 2008 NFL season (September 14-15).
NFL 2008 Week 2: Big Division Games Highlight Week 2
It's only Week 2 of the 2008 NFL season & already "big games" is a term that will be heard repeatedly.
On top of them being key division games, the matchups have intriguing storylines as well. It is only Week 2
of the 2008 NFL season and already "big games" are on tap.
"It's a rival game every time we play in our division," says linebacker BRADIE JAMES of the Dallas Cowboys,
who play NFC East foe Philadelphia on Monday night. "Everybody approaches it like it's a playoff game."
So after a Kickoff week that saw such thrills as a TD on a first pass (Atlanta rookie MATT RYAN on his first
NFL attempt) and one on a last pass (by Carolina quarterback JAKE DELHOMME to win a game with no time left),
here comes Week 2 of what promises to be another memorable NFL season.
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Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Offensive Player of the Week
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NFL 2008 Week 1: AFC & NFC Players of the Week
Willie Parker, Cortland Finnegan, Roscoe Parrish, Michael Turner, Adewale Ogunleye & Will Blackmon
Running back Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers, cornerback Cortland Finnegan of the Tennessee Titans
and wide receiver - punt returner Roscoe Parrish of the Buffalo Bills are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played on NFL Kickoff 2008 Weekend.
In the NFC, Running back Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons, defensive end Adewale Ogunleye of the Chicago Bears and punt returner - kick returner Will Blackmon
of the Green Bay Packers are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games
played on NFL 2008 Opening Weekend.
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Adrian Peterson, NFL Rookie of the Year & Pro Bowl MVP
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NFL 2008
Rookie of the Year & Pro Bowl MVP Adrian Peterson Ready to Pick Up Where He Left Off
2008 NFL Football Player Profile: Adrian Peterson Running Back Minnesota Vikings
During the NFL 2007 Regular season, Minnesota Vikings rookie sensation ADRIAN PETERSON ranked second in the NFL (and first in the NFC) with
1,341 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns, carried the ball 238 times and led the league rushing for 95.8
yards per game.
Adrian Peterson also rushed for 296 yards rushing against the San Diego Chargers (November 4, 2007), setting
the single-game rushing record. Peterson also made 19 receptions for 268 yards including a 60 yard touchdown,
and amassed 2,021 combined net yards.
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NFL 2008: Chargers' Running Back La Dainian Tomlinson Closes in On Records
2008 NFL Football Player Profile: La Dainian Tomlinson Running Back San Diego Chargers
In 2008, San Diego Chargers running back La Dainian Tomlinson can pass Pro Football Hall of Famer ERIC
DICKERSON and become the only player in history to begin a career with eight consecutive 1,200-yard rushing
seasons. Tomlinson can also extend his streak of consecutive seasons to start a career with at least 10 rushing
touchdowns to eight. With nine rushing touchdowns, Tomlinson (currently 115) will pass Pro Football Hall of Famer MARCUS ALLEN
(123) to move into second place all-time.
Atlanta Falcons running back MICHAEL TURNER, who served as Tomlinson's understudy for four seasons in San Diego, observed Tomlinson's attributes firsthand.
NFL 2008 Quarterbacks Review & Preview
Last Season 7 QBs threw for 4,000 yards, the most ever in a single season
The NFL has a long history of excellence at the quarterback position, but the recent influx of poised
and accurate passers has been steady and remarkable. Coaches' schemes continue to grow more
and more complex, taking advantage of the unique talents of today's QBs. Last season Seven quarterbacks threw
for 4,000 yards, the most ever in a single season; PEYTON MANNING continued to rise to the top of
the NFL's record books; Tom Brady was named the 2007 AP NFL MVP after a record-shattering regular season
who set or tied nine NFL records; and Eli Manning took charge and marched the Giants to Super Bowl Victory and
was named Super Bowl XLII MVP.
NFL 2008: Peyton Manning Colts QB Continues Rising to Top of NFL Record Books
Peyton Manning can become 1st to throw 25 TDs 11 years in a row & pass for 4,000 yards in 9 different seasons.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback PEYTON MANNING continues to rise to the top of
the NFL's record books. In 2008, Manning can become the first QB in NFL annals to
throw 25 touchdowns in 11 years in a row as well as become the first to pass for 4,000
yards in nine different seasons. Manning's success has been attributed to his superior
work ethic, preparation, focus, dedication and competitive spirit.
NFL 2008 Kickoff & Punt Returners: Thank Devin For Many Happy Returns
Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears is Widely Considered the King of Return Specialists
With six combined kick-return touchdowns in 2007 (four punt and two kickoff), Chicago's DEVIN HESTER -- a Pro Bowl All-Star in each of his two NFL seasons -- is widely considered the
king of the return specialists. But there are several worthy adversaries to his throne. Though Hester's kick-return touchdown total set an NFL record, he led in neither kickoff nor
punt return average.
NFL 2008: Double Trouble Running Backs & Big Play Excitement Wide Receivers
Momentum comes in the form of a big play in the running or passing game.
Double-Trouble Running Backs seem to be all over the NFL. Guys like La Dainian Tomlinson, Brian Westbrook,
Joseph Addai and others. These are the running backs that can hurt you two ways: rushing or catching the ball.
Wide Receivers such as Torry Holt and Braylon Edwards produce momentum-changing exhilaration from their
teammates and the crowd.
NFL 2008: Active Streaks & Individual Accomplishments on the Horizon
Patriots & Colts Active Win Streaks; Peyton Manning & La Dainian Tomlinson Headline Individual Accomplishments
The National Football League's 2008 Season should be a year full of major individual and team record-breaking
performances. The New England Patriots look to continue building upon their regular season all-time winning streak
while the Indianapolis Colts are on track to extend their consecutive 12 or victories per season to six. Peyton Manning and La Dainian Tomlinson continue to expand on their Hall of Fame in the making individual
performances. Plus other NFL Players are likely to set or build upon great individual accomplishments.
NFL 2008 Running Backs: Tandem Backfields - Good Things Come in Pairs
Last season, 12 clubs boasted 2 running backs with at least 500 rushing yards apiece, including 5 playoff teams
"Tandem" backfields continue to grow! Last season, 12 clubs boasted two running backs with at least 500 rushing yards apiece, including five
playoff teams – the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks.
Additionally, the Super Bowl XLII champion Giants became the fifth Super Bowl winning team since 2000 to feature
two running backs with more than 500 rushing yards each (2006 Colts, 2003 Patriots, 2002 Buccaneers, 2000 Ravens).
In the eight prior seasons, only one such team won the coveted Lombardi Trophy (1996 Packers)
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