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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)
QB BRETT FAVRE, NEW YORK JETS - AFC Offensive Player of the Week
In his 257th consecutive start as an NFL quarterback, Favre posted a career-high six touchdown passes as the
Jets defeated the Arizona Cardinals 56-35.
Favre completed 24 of 34 passes (70.6 percent) for 289 yards with six touchdowns versus one interception and
a 123.7 passer rating. Favre’s six touchdown passes tie Pro Football Hall of Famer JOE NAMATH (6 at Baltimore
Colts on 9/24/72) for most touchdowns by a Jets quarterback.
Brett Favre's previous career high was five touchdowns, which he has accomplished three times. This also
marked the 20th time in his career that Favre recorded four or more touchdowns.
The Jets’ 56 points were the second-most points scored in a game in franchise history, trailing only the 62
scored against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11/17/85).
In his 18th season from Southern Mississippi, this is Favre’s first AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award.
Favre most recently won NFC Offensive Player of the Week with the Green Bay Packers in 2007 (Week 4).
LB DERRICK JOHNSON, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Facing the previously undefeated Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium, Johnson played a huge role as the Chiefs
picked up their first win of the season in a key AFC West match-up.
The Texas native posted seven tackles, a half sack, one interception and one forced fumble in a 33-19
victory. Johnson forced two of the Chiefs’ four turnovers in the contest. In the second quarter, he
stripped the ball away from wide receiver BRANDON MARSHALL, and Chiefs’ rookie cornerback BRANDON FLOWERS
returned it to Denver’s two-yard line. In the third quarter, Johnson recorded his second turnover of the
game on a JAY CUTLER pass intended for Marshall for his first interception of the season and the third of
his career.
In his fourth year from Texas, this is Johnson’s first career Defensive Player of the Week Award. He is the
first Chiefs player to win Defensive Player of the Week since safety BERNARD POLLARD in 2006 (Week 17).
K JEFF REED, PITTSBURGH STEELERS - AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
In primetime on Monday Night Football against an undefeated AFC North foe, Reed connected on a 46-yard field goal in overtime to give the Steelers a 23-20 win against the Baltimore Ravens. Reed recorded the seventh game-winning field goal of his career and helped secure a 3-1 start for Pittsburgh in back-to-back seasons. In the Steelers’ first overtime win at home since 2002 (Cleveland on 9/29/02), Reed made all three field goal attempts (49, 19, 46 yards) and totaled 11 points. He has made all seven field goal attempts this season, including a career-long 53-yard field goal.
In his seventh season from North Carolina, this is Reed’s third career Special Teams Player of the Week Award. He previously won the award in 2004 (Week 17).
QB JAKE DELHOMME, CAROLINA PANTHERS - NFC Offensive Player of the Week
The 10-year veteran completed 20 of 29 passes (69.0 percent) for 294 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 124.8 passer rating in the Panthers’ 24-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The game featured two 2-1 teams tied for first place in the NFC South. Delhomme tossed touchdown passes of 56 yards to wide receiver STEVE SMITH and 36 yards to wide receiver MUHSIN MUHAMMAD. Delhomme’s 124.8 passer rating was the highest among NFL quarterbacks in Week 4. In his career, Delhomme ranks as Carolina’s all-time leader with 2,054 pass attempts, 1,228 completions, 14,815 passing yards and 100 touchdown passes. His nine career 300-yard passing games are the most in franchise history.
In his 10th season from Louisiana-Lafayette, this is Delhomme’s first career Player of the Week Award. He is the first Panthers quarterback to win the award since STEVE BEUERLEIN in 1999 (Week 14). This marks the 10th time a Panther has won the Offensive Player of the Week Award and the first since running back DE SHAUN FOSTER in 2005 (Week 13).
LB DERRICK BROOKS, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The veteran linebacker had five tackles, three passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble that resulted in a touchdown in the Buccaneers’ 30-21 win over the Green Bay Packers. Brooks’ interception, the 25th of his career, came on the first play of the second quarter and helped set up a Tampa Bay touchdown. In the third quarter, Brooks forced a fumble in the backfield that was recovered by safety JERMAINE PHILLIPS and returned 38 yards for a touchdown. That score gave the Buccaneers a 20-7 lead.
In his 14th year from Florida State, this is Brooks’ sixth career Player of the Week Award and first since 2004 (Week 13). Brooks is now tied with cornerback RONDE BARBER (five defense, one special teams) for the most total awards in franchise history and Brooks’ six defensive honors are the most by a Buccaneer.
K MATT BRYANT, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Playing with a heavy heart after the loss of his youngest son Tryson earlier in the week, Bryant converted all three field-goal attempts, including the game-winner in the fourth quarter as the Buccaneers defeated the Packers. Bryant connected on field goals of 23, 36 and 24 yards, and his 24-yarder with 2:26 remaining in the game put Tampa Bay ahead 23-21. For the season, Bryant has scored 35 points and has been perfect so far on all eight field-goal attempts and 11 PATs.
In his seventh season from Baylor, this is Bryant’s fourth career Player of the Week Award and second with the Buccaneers (Week 7, 2006). Bryant also was honored twice as a member of the New York Giants (Weeks 3 and 11, 2002).
2008 NFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NFL 2008 Week 1
RB Michael Turner, Atlanta DE Adewale Ogunleye, Chicago PR-KR Will Blackmon, Green Bay
NFL 2008 Week 2
QB Kurt Warner, Arizona S Chris Horton, Washington KR-RB Felix Jones, Dallas
NFL 2008 Week 3
RB Michael Turner, Atlanta S Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia K John Carney, NY Giants
NFL 2008 Week 4
QB Jake Delhomme, Carolina LB Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay K Matt Bryant, Tampa Bay
2008 AFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NFL 2008 Week 1
RB Willie Parker, Pittsburgh CB Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee WR-KR Roscoe Parrish, Buffalo
NFL 2008 Week 2
WR Brandon Marshall, Denver S Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh LB Keith Bulluck, Tennessee
NFL 2008 Week 3
RB Ronnie Brown, Miami CB Antonio Cromartie, San Diego K Josh Scobee, Jacksonville
NFL 2008 Week 4
Other nominees for NFC Offensive Player of Week 4 were:
New Orleans quarterback DREW BREES, who completed 23 of 35 passes (65.7 percent) for 363 yards with three touchdowns and one interception for a 116.7 passer rating in the Saints’ 31-17 win over San Francisco. Washington quarterback JASON CAMPBELL, who completed 20 of 31 passes (64.5 percent) for 231 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 108.4 passer rating in the Redskins’ 26-24 win at Dallas. Tampa Bay running back EARNEST GRAHAM, who rushed 20 times for 111 yards and one touchdown. Washington wide receiver SANTANA MOSS, who had eight receptions for 145 yards (18.1 average). Carolina wide receiver MUHSIN MUHAMMAD, who had eight catches for 147 yards (18.4 average) and a touchdown. Chicago quarterback KYLE ORTON, who set a career-high with three touchdown passes in the Bears’ 24-20 victory over Philadelphia.
Other nominees for NFC Defensive Player of Week 4 were:
Other nominees for NFC Special Teams Player of Week 4 were:
Minnesota punter CHRIS KLUWE, who averaged 54.0 yards per punt and set a team record with six 50+ yard punts. Washington kicker SHAUN SUISHAM, who kicked a career-high four field goals (20, 33, 33, 29).
Other nominees for AFC Offensive Player of Week 4 were:
Denver quarterback JAY CUTLER, who completed 29 of 49 passes (59.2 percent) for 361 yards with one touchdown versus two interceptions and a 71.9 passer rating in a 33-19 loss to Kansas City.
Jacksonville quarterback DAVID GARRARD, who completed 23 of 32 passes (71.9 percent) with one touchdown and a 103.1 passer rating in a 30-27 overtime win over Houston. Garrard also rushed for 41 yards (5.9 avg.) on seven carries with one touchdown.
Kansas City running back LARRY JOHNSON, who rushed for 198 yards (7.1 average) on 28 carries with two touchdowns.
Denver rookie wide receiver EDDIE ROYAL, who hauled in 9 receptions for 104 yards (11.6 average).
San Diego running back LA DAINIAN TOMLINSON, who gained 106 yards (5.3 average) on 20 carries and two touchdowns in a 28-18 win over the Raiders.
Other nominees for AFC Defensive Player of Week 4 were:
Buffalo cornerback JABARI GREER, who posted two tackles and a 33-yard interception-touchdown return in a 31-14 win over the Rams.
San Diego linebacker MARQUES HARRIS, who recorded two tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery.
Pittsburgh linebacker JAMES HARRISON, who posted 10 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
Tennessee defensive tackle ALBERT HAYNESWORTH, who recorded seven tackles and two sacks in a 30-17 win over Minnesota.
New York linebacker CALVIN PACE, who finished with six tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
New York cornerback DARRELLE REVIS, who recorded four tackles and two interceptions, including a 32-yard interception-touchdown return.
Jacksonville linebacker DARYL SMITH, who notched 16 tackles and one forced fumble.
Pittsburgh linebacker LA MARR WOODLEY, who registered eight tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Other nominees for AFC Special Teams Player of Week 4 were:
Buffalo punter BRIAN MOORMAN, who punted six times for 269 yards (40.2 average) with five punts inside the 20-yard line.
Denver kicker MATT PRATER, who made four of five field goals and one extra point attempt.
Jacksonville kicker JOSH SCOBEE, who was successful on all three field goal attempts, including a 37-yard game-winner in overtime.
San Diego returner-running back DARREN SPROLES, who returned five kickoffs for 160 yards (32.0 average).
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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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