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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).
RB MICHAEL TURNER, ATLANTA FALCONS - NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Turner rushed for 104 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in the Falcons’ 38-14 win over Kansas City.
The five-year veteran is the first player in NFL history to have a 200-yard rushing game and a three-rushing-touchdown
game in his first three contests with a new team.
In NFL 2008 Week 1, Turner was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week when he set a franchise record
with 220 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns.
Against the Chiefs, Turner scored on a four-yard run in the
first quarter, added a one-yard TD in the second period and found the end zone for a third time in the third
quarter on a two-yard rush. Turner is the fifth Falcons running back to register at least three touchdowns
in a game.
In his fifth season from Northern Illinois, this is Turner’s second career Player of the Week Award and second in the past three weeks (Week 1). He is the first Falcons running back to win the award two times in one season. In just his third game with the club, Turner joins GERALD RIGGS (four) and JAMAL ANDERSON (three) as the only running backs in franchise history to be named Offensive Player of the Week multiple times.
S BRIAN DAWKINS, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - NFC Defensive Player of the Week
The veteran safety had 10 tackles, a sack, a tackle for a loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the
Eagles’ 15-6 win over Pittsburgh. Dawkins played in his 170th career game with Philadelphia, passing Pro
Football Hall of Famer CHUCK BEDNARIK and moving into second place in franchise history.
The game also
marked the 100th Eagles victory Dawkins has played in (92 regular season, eight postseason). The 13-year
veteran led a defense that held the Steelers to 180 total yards, including just 33 rushing yards.
The Eagles recorded nine sacks, forced three turnovers and posted a safety. Philadelphia held Pittsburgh
quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to 131 passing yards on 25 attempts, the lowest total of his career in games
with at least 22 attempts, and held running back Willie Parker to 20 yards on 13 carries, his lowest total in
games with at least 12 carries.
In his 13th year from Clemson, this is Dawkins’ third career Player of the Week Award. He was also honored
in Week 4 of 2002 and Week 15 of 2006. Dawkins is now tied for the most Defensive Player of the Week Awards
in franchise history with SETH JOYNER, LITO SHEPPARD, CLYDE SIMMONS and Pro Football Hall of Famer REGGIE
WHITE.
K JOHN CARNEY, NEW YORK GIANTS - NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
In a 26-23 overtime victory over Cincinnati, Carney converted both PATs and all four field-goal attempts,
including the game-winning 22-yarder in the extra session. The overtime winner marked the 15th game-winning
field goal of Carney’s career. For the game, Carney connected on field goals of 24, 46, 26 and 22 yards as he
helped the Super Bowl XLII champions improve to 3-0 on the season.
In his career, the 21-year veteran has 1,847 points, the fourth-most in NFL history.
In his 21st season from Notre Dame, this is Carney’s 13th career Player of the Week Award. Carney is now
tied for fourth all-time in total Player of the Week Awards with Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback JOE
MONTANA and wide receiver JERRY RICE.
RB RONNIE BROWN, MIAMI DOLPHINS - AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Brown played a pivotal role in helping Miami capture a 38-13 road victory over AFC East rival New England Patriots. Brown gained 113 rushing yards (6.6 average) on 17 carries with five touchdowns (4 rushing, 1 passing) and his four rushing touchdowns set a Dolphins single-game record. In the third quarter, Brown registered his first career touchdown pass on a 19-yard toss to tight end ANTHONY FASANO and became the first Dolphins non-quarterback to throw a touchdown pass since running back TERRY KIRBY in 1995. He was part of an offensive unit that amassed 461 total yards (216 rushing, 245 passing) and an 8.1-yard average per offensive play as the Dolphins recorded their first divisional win since December 10, 2006 (at New England).
In his fourth season from Auburn, this is Brown’s first career Player of the Week Award. He is the first Dolphins running back to win AFC Offensive Player of the Week since RICKY WILLIAMS in 2002.
CB ANTONIO CROMARTIE, SAN DIEGO CHARGERS - AFC Defensive Player of the Week
In a 49-28 win against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, Cromartie posted a career-high nine tackles and two interceptions, including an interception-touchdown return. Cromartie registered two or more interceptions in a game for the fourth time in his career, and the Chargers’ are 4-0 when he accomplishes the feat. On the first play of the second quarter, Cromartie recorded his first interception when he reached in front of a BRETT FAVRE pass intended for LAVERANUES COLES and raced 52 yards for his second career interception-touchdown return. His second interception came late in the fourth quarter when he hauled in a KELLEN CLEMENS pass in the back of the end zone to end a Jets scoring drive. Cromartie leads the NFL with 12 interceptions since 2007.
In his third year from Florida State, this is Cromartie’s third career Player of the Week Award. He previously won Defensive Player of the Week (Week 9) and Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 10) in 2007.
K JOSH SCOBEE, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Scobee secured the Jaguars’ first win of the season on a 51-yard field goal with four seconds remaining in regulation as Jacksonville defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-21. The veteran kicker made all three field goal attempts (26, 21, 51) and two extra point attempts (11 points) in a key AFC South match-up. He has made all six attempts the past two games and has made seven of eight field goals this season. Scobee’s game-winning field goal was the second of his career at Indianapolis (53 yards on 10/24/04).
In his fifth season from Louisiana Tech, this is Scobee’s fifth career Player of the Week Award. He previously won the award in 2007 (Week 12).
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
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
Other nominees for NFC Offensive Player of Week 3 were:
Dallas running back MARION BARBER, who rushed for 142 yards and one touchdown in the Cowboys’ 27-16 victory over Green Bay. Tampa Bay wide receiver ANTONIO BRYANT, who had a career-high 10 catches for 138 yards in the Buccaneers’ 27-24 overtime win at Chicago. San Francisco running back FRANK GORE, who rushed for 130 yards and one touchdown in the 49ers’ 31-13 victory over Detroit. Tampa Bay quarterback BRIAN GRIESE, who completed 38 of a franchise-record 67 attempts for 407 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Seattle running back JULIUS JONES, who rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks’ 37-13 win over St. Louis. Chicago wide receiver BRANDON LLOYD, who caught six passes for 124 yards and one touchdown.
Other nominees for NFC Defensive Player of Week 3 were:
Atlanta defensive end JOHN ABRAHAM, who had two sacks and a forced fumble. Tampa Bay defensive end GAINES ADAMS, who had three tackles and recorded his first career interception, which he returned 45 yards for a touchdown. Washington linebacker ROCKY MC INTOSH, who had a team-high 12 tackles, forced a fumble and had a half-sack in the Redskins’ 24-17 win over Arizona. New York Giants defensive tackle FRED ROBBINS, who had three tackles and two sacks. Washington cornerback CARLOS ROGERS, who had three tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery. Tampa Bay linebacker BARRETT RUUD, who had 13 tackles and an interception. San Francisco defensive tackle JUSTIN SMITH, who had a sack, interception and forced fumble. Minnesota cornerback ANTOINE WINFIELD, who had a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery and 19-yard return for a touchdown in the Vikings’ 20-10 win over Carolina.
Other nominees for NFC Special Teams Player of Week 3 were:
Tampa Bay kicker MATT BRYANT, who converted both field-goal attempts, including the game-winning 21-yarder in overtime. Bryant added three PATs. Green Bay kicker MASON CROSBY, who was three-for-three on field-goal attempts and added one PAT. Minnesota punter CHRIS KLUWE, who averaged 52.6 yards per punt and placed two punts inside the 20-yard line. Philadelphia punter SAV ROCCA, who had a net average of 43.4 yards per punt and placed three of his five punts inside the 20-yard line.
Other nominees for AFC Offensive Player of Week 3 were:
Miami right tackle VERNON CAREY, who helped the offense gain 461 total yards and was part of an offensive line unit that did not allow a sack. Buffalo quarterback TRENT EDWARDS, who completed 24 of 39 passes (61.5 percent) for 279 yards with one touchdown and one interception with an 81.0 passer rating in a 24-23 win against the Raiders. Jacksonville running back MAURICE JONES-DREW, who finished with 191 total yards (107 rushing, 59 receiving, 25 kick return). Miami rookie left tackle JAKE LONG, who helped the offense gain 461 total yards and was part of an offensive line unit that did not allow a sack. Buffalo running back MARSHAWN LYNCH, who gained 83 yards (3.6 avg.) on 23 carries with two touchdowns. Denver wide receiver BRANDON MARSHALL, who caught six passes for 155 yards (25.8 avg.) with one touchdown in a 34-32 win against the Saints. Baltimore running back LE’ RON MC CLAIN, who had a team-high 17 carries for 66 yards and a career-high two touchdowns in a 28-10 win over Cleveland. Miami right guard IKECHUKU NDUKWE, who helped the offense gain 461 total yards and was part of an offensive line unit that did not allow a sack. Miami center SAMSON SATELE, who helped the offense gain 461 total yards and was part of an offensive line unit that did not allow a sack. Houston rookie running back STEVE SLATON, who totaled career-high 116 yards (6.4 avg.) on 18 attempts with one touchdown in a 31-12 loss to Tennessee. Miami left guard JUSTIN SMILEY, who helped the offense gain 461 total yards and was part of an offensive line unit that did not allow a sack.
Other nominees for AFC Defensive Player of Week 3 were:
Tennessee cornerback CORTLAND FINNEGAN, who totaled seven tackles and one interception-touchdown return for 99 yards in a 31-12 win over Houston. Tennessee safety MICHAEL GRIFFIN, who registered three tackles and a career-high two interceptions. Pittsburgh cornerback BRYANT MC FADDEN, who registered 10 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery in a 15-6 loss at Philadelphia. Miami linebacker JOEY PORTER, who recorded six tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble. Baltimore safety ED REED, who posted three tackles and a 32-yard interception-touchdown return. Denver linebacker NATE WEBSTER, who posted 12 tackles and a 34-yard fumble return-touchdown. Denver linebacker D.J. WILLIAMS, who totaled 16 tackles, including one tackle for a loss.
Other nominees for AFC Special Teams Player of Week 3 were:
Kansas City punter DUSTIN COLQUITT, who punted six times for 309 yards (45.3 avg.) with two punts inside the 20-yard line in a 38-14 loss to Atlanta. New England cornerback-kick returner ELLIS HOBBS, who returned six kickoffs for a franchise record 237 yards (39.5 avg.) in a 38-13 loss to Miami. Baltimore punter SAM KOCH, who punted three times for 146 yards (40.7 avg.). Buffalo kicker RIAN LINDELL, who made one of two field goal attempts, including a 38-yard game-winning field goal. Pittsburgh kicker JEFF REED, who made two field goals.
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yards in nine different seasons. Manning’s success has been attributed to his superior
work ethic, preparation, focus, dedication and competitive spirit.
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