RB Game Ball - Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville - 23 carries, 133 yards, 1 TD, 3 catches, 87 yards
While David Garrard and the Jags passing game has been getting a lot of credit for the teams recent success, super-stud MJD has been more than doing his share. Jacksonville notched its third straight victory on Sunday and Jones-Drew rushed for more than 100 yards in each of the wins. And, three of his four touchdowns for the season came in those games. Jacksonville is now looking forward to the post-season and MJD should continue to put up some excellent numbers.
RB Honorable Mention - Mike Goodson, Carolina - 22 carries, 120 yards, 5 catches, 31 yards (impressive stats in a loss to the Ravens.)
QB Game Ball - Mark Sanchez, NY Jets - 22/38, 315 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
Despite a winning record, the Jets have struggled on offense in recent weeks. That changed on Sunday versus the Texans. It took some amazing late heroics but the J-E-T-S snagged a victory thanks to Sanchez and Santonion Holmes. The New York wideout made an incredible touchdown catch with less than a minute to go to beat Houston. Sanchez showed great poise through the end and may have finally eased worries regarding his inexperience.
QB Honorable Mention - Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh - 18/29, 275 yards, 3 TD, 3 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD (and he took a pretty good punch.)
WR Game Ball - Steve Johnson, Buffalo - 8 catches, 137 yards, 3 TD
The Bills won their second game of the season on Sunday thanks to a huge performance from Johnson and his QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Sure, it came against a reeling Bengals squad but the Bills offense has been moving the ball all season long. Don't be surprised if they shock a few more teams the rest of the way with Johnson and Fitzpatrick putting up solid stats.
WR Honorable Mention - Greg Jennings, Green Bay - 7 catches, 152 yards, 3 TD (think Brett misses him?)
GAME-USED SOCK AWARD
Vince Young, QB, Tennessee - 12/16, 165 yards, 0 Int, 0 TD
Those are some pretty weak numbers even after supposedly getting hurt in the third quarter. Sure the fans are booing your every move. But then after a tough overtime loss you rip off your jersey and throw it into the crowd? Then you start arguing with your coach who kicks you out of the press conference. Hmmm. Not good. It looks as if Vince Young's chances of playing for the Titans ever again are less than Reggie Bush personally handling him the Heisman Trophy. But hey Vince, maybe they'll let you leave town with a pair of stinkin' socks.
QB Honorable Mention - Peyton Manning, Indianapolis - 38/52, 396 yards, 4 TD, 3 Int (it's bad for ratings when a stud doesn't lead his team to victory on the final drive.)
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Fantasy Football, NFL
maurice jones-drew, mike goodson, mark sanchez, ben roethlisberger, steve johnson, greg jennings, vince young, peyton manning