QB PEYTON MANNING, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS - AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Peyton Manning totaled three or more touchdowns for the 49th time of his career as the Colts defeated the
Baltimore Ravens 31-3 for the Colt's first win in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Facing the NFL’s top ranked defense, Peyton Manning completed 19 of 28 passes (67.9 percent) for 271 yards
with three touchdowns and a 134.7 passer rating.
Manning recorded all three touchdowns in the first half,
starting in the first quarter with a 67-yard strike to wide receiver MARVIN HARRISON and a 22-yard touchdown
toss to wide receiver REGGIE WAYNE, and a five-yard TD pass to Harrison in the second quarter. Manning (108)
also surpassed TERRY BRADSHAW (107) for the seventh-most wins by a quarterback in NFL history.
The Indianapolis Colts extended its win streak in the month of October to 13 consecutive games.
In his 11th season from Tennessee, this is Peyton Manning’s 17th AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award. He
most recently won the award in 2007 (Week 13).
CB ERIC WRIGHT, CLEVELAND BROWNS - AFC Defensive Player of the Week
In the Cleveland Brown’s first Monday Night Football appearance since 2003, Eric Wright electrified Browns
fans with the first interception touchdown return of his career as he helped seal a 35-14 victory over the
previously undefeated New York Giants.
With the Giants driving in Cleveland Browns territory with 8:07 remaining in the fourth quarter, Wright cut
in front of an ELI MANNING pass intended for wide receiver AMANI TOOMER and sprinted 94 yards for the score.
The Cleveland Browns have now totaled three interceptions in back-to-back games. The second-year cornerback also added
three tackles and leads the team with three interceptions (tied for third in the AFC).
In his second year from UNLV, this is Wright’s first career Defensive Player of the Week Award. He is the first Browns cornerback to win the award since ANTHONY HENRY in 2001 (Week 10).
WR-PR JACOBY JONES, HOUSTON TEXANS - AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
With the Miami Dolphins leading 14-6 in the second quarter, Jacoby Jones sparked the Texans with a 70-yard
punt return for a touchdown as the Houston Texans went on to record its first win of the season in a 29-28
victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Jacoby Jones joins AVION BLACK (12/15/02 versus Baltimore) as the only Texans player to return a punt
for a touchdown in Texans franchise history. The New Orleans native finished the day with four punt returns for
87 yards (21.8 average) and his 87 punt return yards were the second-most in team history, trailing only Black’s
92 return yards against Baltimore.
In his second season from Lane College, this is Jones’ first career Special Teams Player of the Week Award. He is the first Houston player to win the award since ANDRÉ DAVIS in 2007 (Week 14). Jones is the eighth Texans player to win Special Teams Player of the Week.
QB DREW BREES, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - NFC Offensive Player of the Week
The veteran quarterback completed 26 of 30 passes (86.7 percent) for 320 yards with three touchdowns and no
interceptions for a 144.4 passer rating in the New Orlean Saints 34-3 win over the Oakland Raiders.
Drew Brees completed his first 16 attempts and surpassed the 300-yard plateau for the fourth consecutive
game. On the day, Drew Brees completed passes to nine different receivers and recorded five passes of at least
20 yards, including a long of 51. His touchdown passes went to running backs AARON STECKER and REGGIE BUSH and
tight end MARK CAMPBELL. Drew Brees 144.4 passer rating was his highest as a Saint.
In his eighth season from Purdue, this is Drew Brees seventh career Player of the Week Award and fifth with
the Saints. Drew Brees was honored earlier this season as the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September.
Brees is tied with linebacker RICKEY JACKSON for the most Player of the Week Awards in franchise history with five.
S OSHIOMOGHO ATOGWE, ST. LOUIS RAMS - NFC Defensive Player of the Week
In the Rams’ 19-17 victory at Washington, Atogwe had four tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery, which he returned 75 yards for a touchdown. Late in the first half, with the Redskins leading 7-3 and driving deep into Rams’ territory, Atogwe scooped up a fumble and raced 75 yards for a touchdown to give St. Louis a 10-7 halftime advantage. The 75-yard touchdown is the longest play by the Rams this season. This marked the first Rams’ defensive touchdown since December 30, 2007 when Atogwe recorded a 52-yard interception-return TD. In his past 13 games, Atogwe has nine takeaways (eight interceptions, one fumble recovery).
In his fourth year from Stanford, this is Atogwe’s first career Player of the Week Award. The last Rams player to be honored on defense was BRYCE FISHER (Week 16, 2004). Atogwe is only the fourth safety in franchise history to be named Defensive Player of the Week and the first since AENEAS WILLIAMS (Week 14, 2003).
WR SEAN MOREY, ARIZONA CARDINALS - NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Morey, a captain on special teams, tied a career-high with four special teams tackles and blocked a punt in overtime that resulted in the game-winning touchdown in the Cardinals’ 30-24 win over Dallas. It marked the first time in NFL history that a game ended on a touchdown off a blocked punt in overtime. After the Arizona defense forced the Cowboys to punt in the extra session, Morey burst through the line and blocked the punt, which was recovered by linebacker MONTY BEISEL, who returned it three yards for the game-winning score. It was the first blocked punt returned for a touchdown by the Cardinals since 1997 when J.J. MC CLESKY blocked a punt that TOMMY BENNETT recovered for a TD. The game also marked the first time since at least the 1970 merger that a team has scored a touchdown on the first and last plays of the game as Arizona’s J.J. ARRINGTON returned the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown.
In his eighth season from Brown, this is Morey’s first career Player of the Week Award. He is the ninth Cardinals player to be honored for special teams and the first since STEVE BREASTON (Week 4, 2007). Morey is the first player from Brown to win a Player of the Week Award.
NFL 2008 Season NFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NFL 2008 Week 1 - NFC Players of the Week
RB Michael Turner, Atlanta DE Adewale Ogunleye, Chicago PR-KR Will Blackmon, Green Bay
NFL 2008 Week 2 - NFC Players of the Week
QB Kurt Warner, Arizona S Chris Horton, Washington KR-RB Felix Jones, Dallas
NFL 2008 Week 3 - NFC Players of the Week
RB Michael Turner, Atlanta S Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia K John Carney, NY Giants
NFL 2008 Week 4 - NFC Players of the Week
QB Jake Delhomme, Carolina LB Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay K Matt Bryant, Tampa Bay
NFL 2008 Week 5 - NFC Players of the Week
RB CLINTON PORTIS, WASHINGTON REDSKINS CB ANTOINE WINFIELD, MINNESOTA VIKINGS PR-RB REGGIE BUSH, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
NFL 2008 Week 6 - NFC Players of the Week
QB DREW BREES, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS S OSHIOMOGHO ATOGWE, ST. LOUIS RAMS WR SEAN MOREY, ARIZONA CARDINALS
NFL 2008 Season AFC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NFL 2008 Week 1 - AFC Players of the Week
RB Willie Parker, Pittsburgh CB Cortland Finnegan, Tennessee WR-KR Roscoe Parrish, Buffalo
NFL 2008 Week 2 - AFC Players of the Week
WR Brandon Marshall, Denver S Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh LB Keith Bulluck, Tennessee
NFL 2008 Week 3 - AFC Players of the Week
RB Ronnie Brown, Miami CB Antonio Cromartie, San Diego K Josh Scobee, Jacksonville
NFL 2008 Week 4 - AFC Players of the Week
NFL 2008 Week 5 - AFC Players of the Week
QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER, PITTSBURGH STEELERS LB GARY BRACKETT, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS K MATT PRATER, DENVER BRONCOS
NFL 2008 Week 6 - AFC Players of the Week
QB PEYTON MANNING, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS CB ERIC WRIGHT, CLEVELAND BROWNS WR-PR JACOBY JONES, HOUSTON TEXANS
Other nominees for NFC Offensive Player of Week 6 were:
Minnesota wide receiver BERNARD BERRIAN, who had five catches for 131 yards, including an 86-yard touchdown in the Vikings’ 12-10 win over Detroit. Arizona wide receiver STEVE BREASTON, who had eight catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. Philadelphia running back CORRELL BUCKHALTER, who rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown while adding seven receptions for 85 yards in the Eagles’ 40-26 win at San Francisco. Tampa Bay running back WARRICK DUNN, who rushed for 115 yards and added 18 receiving yards in the Buccaneers’ 27-3 win over Carolina. Tampa Bay running back EARNEST GRAHAM, who volunteered to switch from running back to fullback and helped Warrick Dunn rush for 115 yards. Graham scored a touchdown and caught two passes for 47 yards. Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS, who completed 21 of 30 passes (70.0 percent) for 208 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions for a 111.5 passer rating in the Packers’ 27-17 win at Seattle. Rodgers also added a rushing touchdown. Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN, who completed 22 of 30 passes (73.3 percent) for 301 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions for a 116.1 passer rating in the Falcons’ 22-20 win over Chicago.
Other nominees for NFC Defensive Player of Week 6 were:
Green Bay defensive end AARON KAMPMAN, who recorded four tackles and two sacks. Philadelphia defensive end JUQUA PARKER, who had a sack and an interception, which he returned 55 yards for a touchdown. Tampa Bay rookie cornerback AQIB TALIB, who had three tackles, two passes defensed and an interception. Minnesota defensive tackle KEVIN WILLIAMS, who had eight tackles and four sacks.
Other nominees for NFC Special Teams Player of Week 6 were:
St. Louis kicker JOSH BROWN, who converted all four field-goal attempts, including the game-winner from 49 yards out as time expired. Atlanta kicker JASON ELAM, who made five of six field-goal attempts, including the game-winner from 48 yards away as time expired. Tampa Bay rookie linebacker GENO HAYES, who blocked a punt and returned it 22 yards for a touchdown. Minnesota punter CHRIS KLUWE, who averaged 51.8 yards per punt and had a net average of 41.1.
Other nominees for AFC Offensive Player of Week 6 were:
Cleveland quarterback DEREK ANDERSON, who completed 18 of 29 passes (62.1 percent) for 310 yards with two touchdowns and a 121.3 passer rating. Houston wide receiver ANDRE JOHNSON, who recorded 10 receptions for a career-high 178 yards (17.8 average) with one touchdown. Jacksonville running back MAURICE JONES-DREW, who gained 125 yards (5.7 average) on 22 carries with two touchdowns in a 24-17 win at Denver. New York running back THOMAS JONES, who gained 65 yards (3.8 average) on 17 attempts with three touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving) in a 26-14 win against the Bengals. Denver running back MICHAEL PITTMAN, who gained 109 yards (5.5 average) on 20 carries in a 24-17 loss to Jacksonville. San Diego quarterback PHILIP RIVERS, who completed 18 of 27 passes (66.7 percent) for 306 yards with three touchdowns and a 141.9 passer rating in a 30-10 win against the Patriots. Houston quarterback MATT SCHAUB, who completed 22 of 42 passes (52.4 percent) for 379 yards with one touchdown versus two interceptions and a 71.4 passer rating. Schaub also posted a three-yard game-winning rush touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Other nominees for AFC Defensive Player of Week 6 were:
San Diego cornerback QUENTIN JAMMER, who totaled three tackles with one interception. Indianapolis defensive end ROBERT MATHIS, who posted nine tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. New York linebacker CALVIN PACE, who registered three tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Denver linebacker NATE WEBSTER, who had 11 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble. Houston defensive end MARIO WILLIAMS, who posted four tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.
Other nominees for AFC Special Teams Player of Week 6 were:
Indianapolis defensive back MELVIN BULLITT, who registered two tackles on special teams and added four tackles with one interception on defense. New York running back-kick returner LEON WASHINGTON, who totaled two kick returns for 65 yards (32.5 average) and returned five punts for 77 yards (15.4 average). Washington leads the NFL with a 31.5 kick return average
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NFL 2008
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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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