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QB Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals (NFC Player of the Week - Offense)
Cardinals Quarterback Kurt Warner posted a perfect passer rating of 158.3 in Arizona’s 31-10 victory over
the Miami Dolphins. The Cardinals start the NFL 2008 season with a perfect 2 and 0 record for the first time
since 1991.
The 11-year veteran completed 19 of 24 passes (79.2 percent) for 361 yards with three touchdowns and no
interceptions. The performance marked Warner’s third “perfect game” in his career, tying PEYTON MANNING for
the most in NFL history (minimum 20 attempts). The last time Warner achieved a perfect rating was October 1,
2000 and the last Cardinals player to accomplish the feat was JIM HART on November 23, 1975. Warner’s 361
passing yards against Miami marked the 42nd 300-yard game of his career and 12th with the Cardinals.
In his 11th season from Northern Iowa, this is Warner’s seventh career Player of the Week Award and third
with Arizona (Week 11, 2005 and Week 1, 2006). Warner’s three Offensive Player of the Week Awards are the
second-most by a Cardinals player, trailing NEIL LOMAX’s four.
Safety Chris Horton, Washington Redskins (NFC Player of the Week - Defense)
Making his first career start, the rookie seventh-round pick (No. 249) notched three tackles, two
interceptions and recovered a fumble in the Redskins’ 29-24 win over New Orleans. Horton did not find out
that he would be starting until Sunday morning, when safety REED DOUGHTY could not play due to a stomach virus.
Facing his hometown team, Chris Horton -- the New Orleans native -- became the first rookie to
record two interceptions and a fumble recovery in his first career start since PAUL TRIPOLI on October
4, 1987. Horton also became the first Redskins rookie with two interceptions and a fumble recovery since
BRIG OWENS on November 27, 1966.
In his rookie year out of UCLA, this is Horton’s first career Player of the Week Award. Horton is the
first Redskins player to be honored on defense since SEAN TAYLOR (Week 12, 2006) and the first Washington
defensive rookie to win the award since CHAMP BAILEY (Week 6, 1999).
Felix Jones, Dallas Cowboys (NFC Player of the Week - Special Teams)
Felix Jones, the Cowboys’ first-round pick (No. 22) in the 2008 NFL Draft, set a club record with 247
kickoff-return yards in Dallas’ 41-37 win on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The rookie from Arkansas had six kickoff returns and averaged 41.2 yards per return, including an
electrifying 98-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Jones’ 247 kickoff-return yards are the most by a
Cowboy, breaking the previous mark held by REGGIE SWINTON (213 yards, September 22, 2002), and the most in
the NFL since Houston’s JEROME MATHIS had 266 yards on November 20, 2005.
In his rookie season from Arkansas, this is Felix Jones’ first career Player of the Week Award. Jones is
the fourth Cowboys kick-returner to be honored, joining KEVIN WILLIAMS (Week 10, 1993 and Week 12, 1994),
HERSCHEL WALKER (Week 8, 1996) and RANDAL WILLIAMS (Week 6, 2003).
Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos (AFC Player of the Week - Offense)
In Denver’s home opener, wide receiver Brandon Marshall hauled in a Denver Broncos franchise-record 18
receptions for 166 yards (9.2 avg.) with one touchdown in the Broncos’ 39-38 win against San Diego.
Marshall’s 18 receptions tied former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver TOM FEARS (18 receptions vs. Green Bay
on 12/31/50) for the second most receptions in a single-game in NFL history. Marshall’s 18 receptions were
two shy of the NFL record set by Dallas Cowboys wide receiver TERRELL OWENS (20 receptions with San Francisco
against Chicago on 12/17/00). Marshall leads the NFL through Week 2 with 18 receptions.
In his third season out of Central Florida, this is Brandon Marshall’s first career Player of the Week Award.
He is the first Denver Broncos player to win AFC Offensive Player of the Week since wide receiver ROD SMITH in
2005.
Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC Player of the Week - Defense)
In a divisional road game against the Cleveland Browns, safety Troy Polamalu recorded his second interception
of the season and added four tackles with one tackle for a loss and two passes defensed as the Pittsburgh Steelers
defeated the Cleveland Browns 10 to 6. Troy Polamalu’s interception came with eight seconds remaining in the second
quarter on Pittsburgh’s 3-yard line, ending a potential Cleveland scoring drive as the Steelers took a 7-0 lead into
the half.
The All-Star safety played a major role in Pittsburgh’s pass coverage and run support, which limited the
Browns’ offense to 208 total yards (155 passing, 53 rushing) as Pittsburgh improved to 2-0.
In his sixth year from Southern California, this is Polamalu’s third career Player of the Week Award. He
previously won the award in 2006 (Week 6). Polamalu is the first Pittsburgh Steeler player to win Defensive Player of
the Week since Pro Bowl linebacker JAMES HARRISON in 2007 (Week 9).
Keith Bulluck, Tennessee Titans (AFC Player of the Week - Special Teams)
With the Bengals pinned at their own one-yard line, Keith Bulluck blocked a KYLE LARSON punt and recovered
the loose ball in the end zone for a touchdown to give the Titans a 24-7 lead with 14:05 remaining in the fourth
quarter.
The ninth-year linebacker scored the sixth touchdown of his career and was the first Tennessee player to
block a punt since CASEY CRAMER (10/15/06 at Washington) and posted the team’s first touchdown on a blocked
punt since DONALD MITCHELL (10/7/01 at Baltimore). The Titans’ defensive captain also notched four tackles on
the NFL’s second-ranked defense as Tennessee started the season 2-0 for the first time since 1999.
In his ninth season from Syracuse, this is Keith Bulluck’s second career Player of the Week Award. He
previously won AFC Defensive Player of Week in 2007 (Week 3). The last Tennessee position player to win
Special Teams Player of the Week was FB CASEY CRAMER in 2006 (Week 6).
Keith Bulluck, Tennessee Titans
Other nominees for NFC Offensive Player of the Week NFL 2008 Week 2
Arizona wide receiver ANQUAN BOLDIN, who had six receptions for 140 yards (23.3 average) and a career-best three touchdowns, including a long of 79 yards.
Washington quarterback JASON CAMPBELL, who completed 24 of 36 passes (66.7 percent) for 321 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions for a 104.1 passer rating.
Tampa Bay running back EARNEST GRAHAM, who rushed for 116 yards on 15 carries (7.7 average), including a 68-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers’ 24-9 win over Atlanta.
Green Bay wide receiver GREG JENNINGS, who had six catches for a career-best 167 yards (27.8 average) in the Packers’ 48-25 win at Detroit.
New York Giants quarterback ELI MANNING, who completed 20 of 29 attempts (69.0 percent) for 260 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 131.4 passer rating in the Giants’ 41-13 win at St. Louis.
Washington wide receiver SANTANA MOSS, who had seven catches for 164 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown.
San Francisco quarterback J.T. O’SULLIVAN, who completed 20 of 32 passes (62.5 percent) for a career-best 321 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions for a 106.4 passer rating in the 49ers’ 33-30 overtime victory at Seattle.
Minnesota running back ADRIAN PETERSON, who rushed for 160 yards and added four receptions for 20 yards in the Vikings’ 18-15 loss to Indianapolis.
Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS, who completed 24 of 38 passes (63.2 percent) for a career-high 328 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 117.0 passer rating.
Dallas quarterback TONY ROMO, who completed 21 of 30 passes (70.0 percent) for 312 yards with three touchdowns and one interception for a 123.2 passer rating.
Other nominees for NFC Defensive Player of the Week NFL 2008 Week 2
Tampa Bay defensive end GAINES ADAMS, who recorded six tackles and two sacks.
New York Giants defense end JUSTIN TUCK, who had three tackles, two sacks and a 41-yard interception-return touchdown.
San Francisco linebacker PATRICK WILLIS, who posted eight tackles and an 86-yard interception-return touchdown, the longest in team history by a linebacker.
Green Bay cornerback CHARLES WOODSON, who had two interceptions, including a 41-yard interception-return touchdown.
Other nominees for NFC Special Teams Player of the Week NFL 2008 Week 2
St. Louis kicker JOSH BROWN, who kicked two 54-yard field goals.
New York Giants kicker JOHN CARNEY, who converted both field-goal attempts (39, 33 yards), all five PATs and moved into fourth place on the NFL’s all-time scoring list with 1,833 points.
Green Bay kicker MASON CROSBY, who converted both field-goal attempts (39, 25 yards), all six PATs and had three touchbacks on kickoffs.
St. Louis punter DONNIE JONES, who averaged a team-record 55.7 yards per punt with a net average of 43.0.
San Francisco kicker JOE NEDNEY, who kicked four field goals, including the game-winning 40-yarder in overtime.
Other nominees for AFC Offensive Player of the Week NFL 2008 Week 2
Denver quarterback JAY CUTLER, who completed 36 of 50 passes (72.0 pct.) for 350 yards and tied a career-high with four touchdowns and a 109.6 passer rating.
Buffalo quarterback TRENT EDWARDS, who completed 20 of 25 passes (80.0 pct.) for 239 yards with one touchdown and a career-high 119.8 passer rating in a 20-16 win over Jacksonville
Tennessee rookie running back CHRIS JOHNSON, who totaled 109 rush yards (5.7 avg.) on 19 carries.
Indianapolis quarterback PEYTON MANNING, who completed 26 of 42 passes (61.9 pct.) for 311 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in a 18-15 win against Minnesota.
Oakland rookie running back DARREN MC FADDEN, who gained a career-high 164 rushing yards (7.8 avg.) on 21 attempts with one touchdown in a 23-8 win over Kansas City.
Pittsburgh running back WILLIE PARKER, who rushed for 105 yards (3.8 avg.) on 28 carries.
Pittsburgh quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER, who completed 12 of 19 passes (63.2 pct.) for 186 yards with one touchdown and a 113.0 passer rating.
Other nominees for AFC Defensive Player of the Week NFL 2008 Week 2
Buffalo cornerback TERRENCE MC GEE, who totaled a team-high seven tackles and one interception.
New England defensive back BRANDON MERIWEATHER, who recorded one tackle and one interception in a 19-10 win against the Jets.
Kansas City safety BERNARD POLLARD, who had a career-high two fumble recoveries in a 23-8 loss to Oakland.
Cleveland defensive tackle SHAUN ROGERS, who registered eight tackles and one sack in a 10-6 loss against the Steelers.
Pittsburgh defensive end AARON SMITH, who recorded four tackles and two sacks.
Other nominees for AFC Special Teams Player of the Week NFL 2008 Week 2
Kansas City punter DUSTIN COLQUITT, who totaled eight punts for 395 yards (49.4 avg.), including five punts inside the 20-yard line.
New England kicker STEPHEN GOSTKOWSKI, who made all four field goals (21, 37, 28, 27).
Oakland kicker SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI, who was successful on all three field goals (56, 25, 40).
Indianapolis kicker ADAM VINATIERI, who made a game-winning 47-yard field goal.
Cleveland punter DAVE ZASTUDIL, who registered five punts for 265 yards (53.0 avg.), including two punts inside of the 20-yard line.
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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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