Green Bay Packers Matt Flynn Wins the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week: 01-03-2012

Filed under POTW on January 3rd, 2012

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn had an exceptional game, setting a personal season high for passing yards in a game to earn the StatSheet NFL Offensive Player of the Week award. Flynn threw for 480 yards, six touchdowns and one interception completing 31 of 44 passes in the 45-41 victory against the Lions. For the season, he has thrown for 518 yards with a 67.3% completion percentage, six touchdowns and two interceptions.

This is the first time this season that Flynn has won the award. Quarterback Matthew Stafford of the Lions is the runner-up (36-59, 520 pass yds, 5 TD, 2 int). Honorable mention goes to quarterback Drew Brees from the Saints (28-35, 389 pass yds, 5 TD, 1 int).

Last Three Winners: Aaron Rodgers (GB), Drew Brees (NO), Tony Romo (DAL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week: Curtis Lofton, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton had a spectacular game as he set a personal season high for tackles in a game and takes home the StatSheet NFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Lofton registered eight solo tackles and one interception during the decisive 45-24 win over the Buccaneers. For the year, he has 147 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions.

This is the first time Lofton has earned the award this season. The runner-up is linebacker Daryl Washington of the Cardinals (11.0 tkls, 11.0 solo, 1.0 sack). Vikings defensive end Jared Allen receives honorable mention (5.0 tkls, 3.0 solo, 3.5 sacks). Finishing in fifth is linebacker David Hawthorne from the Seahawks (13.0 tkls, 9.0 solo, 1.0 sack).

Last Three Winners: Brian Cushing (HOU), John Abraham (ATL), Terrell Suggs (BAL)

StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week: Victor Cruz, New York Giants

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz was on top of his game, registering a personal season high for receiving yards in a game. Cruz finished the game with six receptions for 178 yards and one touchdown in the 31-14 victory against the Cowboys. For the year, he has 1,536 yards receiving to go along with nine touchdowns.

Cruz has received the StatSheet NFL Offensive Rookie of the Week award four times this season. Redskins running back Evan Royster is the runner-up (113 rush yds, 52 rec yds). Honorable mention goes to Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (4 rec, 76 rec yds, 2 TD). Wide receiver Ricardo Lockette, who finished seventh, was the highest ranking player from the Seahawks (1 rec, 61 rec yds, 1 TD).

Last Three Winners: Victor Cruz (NYG), Greg Little (CLE), Julio Jones (ATL)

StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week: Sterling Moore, New England Patriots

New England Patriots cornerback Sterling Moore gave the opposing quarterback headache, recording a personal season high for interceptions in a game. Moore racked up two interceptions during the decisive 49-21 win against the Bills. For the year, he has seven tackles and two interceptions.

Moore wins his first StatSheet NFL Defensive Rookie of the Week award this season. The runner-up is Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (7.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.5 sacks). Cornerback Richard Sherman of the Seahawks receives honorable mention (6.0 tkls, 6.0 solo, 1.0 int).

Last Three Winners: Jonathan Nelson (CAR), Chris Harris (DEN), Chris White (BUF)