Sunday, November 2, 2008

FSH: SUNDAY'S HEROES

November 2nd, 2008 8:57pm PST


Week 9...
SUNDAY'S HEROES

Just as we have seen in weeks past, this Sunday in the NFL was no different with more ups and downs, big plays and big hits, and game changing scores and the heroes we watched get it done on the gridiron!

Just as the Sunday Gridiron phenomenom continues to spread like a wild fever every week, fantasy owners will keep wanting to know one thing......who were this week's Sunday's Heroes in the NFL!


The Fantasy Spotlight (notable mentions)....

  • The Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was efficient completing 21 of 29 passes Sunday night and throwing for 254 yards while tossing 2 touchdowns in the team's Week 9 win.
  • The Ravens rookie quarterback Joe Flacco was once again solid in Week 9. Flacco completed 17 of 29 passes and threw for 248 yards while connecting on 2 touchdown passes.
  • The Titan's rookie running back Chris Johnson turned in another strong performance on Sunday. Johnson carried the ball 24 times for 89 yards and added a rushing touchdown. The rookie also led the team with 6 receptions for 72 yards.
  • The Falcons dormant wide receiver Michael Jenkins came to life Sunday scoring twice in the team's Week 9 matchup. Jenkins finished the day with 2 catches for 64 yards to go along with his scores.
  • The Colts slot receiver Anthony Gonzales was a nice surprise fantasy play in Week 9. The wideout caught 4 balls for 55 yards and scored twice to help lead the Colts to a win over the Patriots.
    Another Sunday and another week in the NFL, here are your week 9 "Sunday's Heroes!"

AFC / NFC

300-PASSING CLUB

Donovan McNabb PHI .......Completed 28 of 43 passes for 349 yards and 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. He finished with a passer rating of 96.0

Kurt Warner ARI.......Completed 23 of 34 passes for 342 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions. He finished with a passer rating of 120.0

Jeff Garcia TB ........Completed 31 of 43 passes for 339 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. He finished with a passer rating of 93.1

Aaron Rodgers GB........Completed 22 of 41 passes for 314 yards and 1 touchdown with1 interception. He finished with a passer rating of 76.7

Jay Cutler DEN.......Completed 24 of 46 passes for 307 yards and 2 touchdowns with 3 interception. He finished with a passer rating of 60.7

100-RUSHING CLUB

Ray Rice BAL.......
The Ravens running back carried the ball 21 times for 154 yards. He averaged 7.3 per carry and did not score.

Adrian Peterson MIN.......The Vikings running back carried the ball 25 times for 139 yards. He averaged 5.6 per carry and scored 1 touchdown.

Michael Turner ATL .......The Falcons running back carried the ball 31 times for 139 yards. He averaged 4.5 per carry and did not score.

Matt Forte CHI ........The Beras running back carried the ball 22 times for 126 yards. He averaged 5.7 per carry and did not score.

Brandon Jacobs NYG ..........The Giants running back carried the ball 17 times for 117 yards. He averaged 6.9 per carry and scored 1 touchdown

Tim Hightower ARI..........The Cardinals running back carried the ball 22 times for 109 yards. He averaged 5.0 per carry and score 1 touchdown.

Jamaal Charles KC..........The Chiefs running back carried the ball 18 times for 106 yards. He averaged 5.9per carry and did not score.

Cedric Benson CIN.......The Bengals running back carried the ball 24 times for 104 yards. He averaged4.3 per carry and scored 1 touchdown.

100-RECEIVING CLUB

Donald Driver GB ........
The Packers receiver caught 7 passes for 136 yards for a 19.4 yards per catch average. He also added 1 touchdown reception.

Derrick Mason BAL ........The Packers receiver caught 9 passes for 136 yards for a 15.1 yards per catch average. He also added 1 touchdown reception.

Owen Daniels HOU .........The Eagles tight end caught 11 passes for 133yards for a 12.1 yards per catch average.

Brent Celek PHI .......The Eagles tight end caught 6 passes for 131 yards for a 21.8 yards per catch average.

Peyton Hillis DEN .......The Broncos full-back caught 7 passes for 116 yards for a 16.6 yards per catch average. He also added 1 touchdown reception.

Antonio Bryant TB..........The Packers receiver caught 8 passes for 115 yards for a 14.4 yards per catch average. He also added 1 touchdown reception.

Greg Camarillo MIA ........The Packers receiver caught 11 passes for 111 yards for a 10.1 yards per catch average.

Koren Robinson SEA ..........The Packers receiver caught 4 passes for 105 yards for a 26.2 yards per catch average. He also added 1 touchdown reception.

Bernard Berrian MIN .........The Packers receiver caught 2 passes for 104 yards for a 52.0 yards per catch average. He also added 1 touchdown reception.

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