New Orleans Saints Drew Brees Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 12-20-2011

Filed under POTW on December 20th, 2011

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was the NFL leader in passing yardage, propelling him to the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Brees threw for 412 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions completing 32 of 40 passes in the 42-20 blowout victory over the Vikings. He remains atop the NFL rankings for passing on the season with 4,780 yards with a 71.5% completion percentage, 37 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Brees has won the award two times this season. Running back C.J. Spiller of the Bills is the runner-up (91 rush yds, 76 rec yds, 2 TD). Honorable mention goes to wide receiver Calvin Johnson from the Lions (9 rec, 214 rec yds, 2 TD). Running back Ryan Mathews, who finished 17th, was the highest ranking player from the Chargers (26 car, 90 rush yds, 2 TD).

Last Three Winners: Tony Romo (DAL), Ray Rice (BAL), Drew Brees (NO)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: John Abraham, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham had a spectacular game, registering a personal season high for sacks in a game which paved the way for his StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week win. Abraham had four solo tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles during the dominating 41-14 win against the Jaguars. In total for the season, he has 33 tackles and 8.5 sacks.

This is the first time Abraham has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Jordan Senn of the Panthers (14.0 tkls, 12.0 solo, 1.0 int, 1.0 FF). Chargers linebacker Antwan Barnes receives honorable mention (6.0 tkls, 5.0 solo, 4.0 sacks).

Last Three Winners: Terrell Suggs (BAL), Justin Houston (KC), Connor Barwin (HOU)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Greg Little, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Greg Little refused to be locked down, setting a personal season high for receiving yards in a game. Little had 131 yards and one touchdown on five receptions in the close 20-17 loss to the Cardinals. For the year, he has 669 yards receiving in addition to two touchdowns.

This is the first time Little has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award this season. Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is the runner-up (5 rec, 85 rec yds, 1 TD). Honorable mention goes to Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (6 rec, 115 rec yds).

Last Three Winners: Julio Jones (ATL), Cam Newton (CAR), Victor Cruz (NYG)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Chris Harris, Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris was a menace everywhere he went in his last outing. Harris put up nine solo tackles during the 41-23 loss to the Patriots. For the season, he has 55 tackles and one interception.

Harris wins his second StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner (1.0 tkl, 1.0 solo, 1.0 int). Defensive end Jabaal Sheard of the Browns receives honorable mention (3.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 2.0 sacks). The highest ranking player from the Chargers is linebacker Donald Butler, who finished 10th (4.0 tkls, 4.0 solo, 1.0 FF).

Last Three Winners: Chris White (BUF), Justin Houston (KC), Sam Acho (ARI)