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Michael Vick - QB, Atlanta Falcons 11/13/2006
Michael Vick returned to his old form Sunday after excelling the last three weeks to post incredible passing numbers. The multi-talented Vick, who is more well known for running than thowing, passed for only 197 yards Sunday. He was 16/40 and threw one touchdown pass and two interceptions. He did however have 7 rushes for 74 yards to lead the team in rushing in the Falcons loss. "I take sole responsibility on the offensive side," he said, shaking his head. "It hurts."
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Tony Gonzalez - TE, Kansas City Chiefs 11/13/2006
Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez sprained his shoulder Sunday in the Chiefs 13-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Gonzalez had 6 catches for 84 yards but left the game late in the fourth quarter and was put in a sling. The TE will be evaluated further on Monday to determine the extent of the injury.
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Patrick Crayton - WR, Dallas Cowboys 11/13/2006
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton was impressive Sunday as he caught 5 passes for 104 yards and 1 touchdown to lead all receivers in the game. His lone touchdown came on a 34-yard strike from QB Tony Romo.
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Willie Parker - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/13/2006
RB Willie Parker rushed the ball 22 times for 213 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Steelers 38-31 win over the Saints. Parker ran through the Saints defense most of the day and exhibited the heart and endurance of a true champion.
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Chad Johnson - WR, Cincinnati Bengals 11/13/2006
WR Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals exploded for his best performance of the season Sunday in a 49-41 loss to the Chargers. Johnson caught 11 passes for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns to set a club record for the Bengals in a losing effort. His touchdown receptions came on long 74 and 51-yard completions.
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Ladainian Tomlinson - RB, San Diego Chargers 11/13/2006
RB Ladainian Tomlinson continues to light up the scoreboard each week for San Diego. L.T. carried the ball 22 times for 104 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead all rushers in the game. He also caught 6 passes for another 54 yards on the day.
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Philip Rivers - QB, San Diego Chargers 11/13/2006
QB Philip Rivers showed Sunday why San Diego let Drew Brees go to New Orleans in the offseason. In a game that was an offensive shootout, Rivers completed 24/36 passes for 337 yards and 3 touchdowns to outduel Carson Palmer and the Bengals. "As he grows as a player, he's unbelievable," Antonio Gates said. "He's doing a tremendous job leading this team. He was on the sideline saying they were going to need to score more than 28 points to beat us. What more could you ask for in a leader?"
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Donte' Stallworth - WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/13/2006
WR Donte Stallworth looked good against Washington Sunday as he caught 6 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown in the 27-3 win. The highlight of the day was in the first quarter when quarterback Donovan McNabb completed an 84-yard pass for a touchdown to Stallworth to get the Eagles first touchdown of the game.
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Brett Favre - QB, Green Bay Packers 11/13/2006
Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre showed Sunday why he is still a Hall of Fame caliber signal caller as he led the Packers to a 23-17 victory over the Vikings. Favre completed 24/42 passes for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns and appeared to be on the top of his game all day. "I thought he made great decisions," said Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy of Favre's performance.
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Frank Gore - RB, San Francisco 49ers 11/13/2006
RB Frank Gore has quietly put together a nice season for the San Francisco 49ers and made 49er fans and players forget about RB Kevan Barlow who was traded to the Jets in the preseason. On Sunday, Gore demolished the Lions when he carried the ball 22 times for 159 yards and a touchdown in a 19-13 win. The second year RB from the University of Miami, also caught 2 passes for 14 yards but had to leave the game with a mild concussion. The
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Tiki Barber - RB, New York Giants 11/13/2006
RB Tiki Barber has done well this season leading the NFL in rushing going into Sunday nights game against the Chicago Bears. However, Barber who carried the ball 19 times for 141 yards injured his thumb in the game and will have to be further evaluated on Monday. He said, "I never miss time, but I guess we'll see." The running back had X-rays that were inconclusive Sunday night.
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Luke Petitgout - T, New York Giants 11/13/2006
The New York Giants lost more than a game Sunday night to the Bears. They also lost starting tackle Luke Petitgout when he fractured his left leg early in the game. "It's not weight-bearing," Petitgout said. "Guys have played with it before. I just have to get some more tests and see if there is anything else wrong. No one has said how long I'm going to be out."
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Orlando Pace - T, St. Louis Rams 11/13/2006
St. Louis lost a key piece of its offensive line Sunday when T Orlando Pace was lost for the season with a torn left tripcep. "I felt something snap a little bit," Pace said. "I thought my elbow might have been dislocated or something like that, but when I got to the sideline, they told me it was a torn triceps."
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Clinton Portis - RB, Washington Redskins 11/13/2006
RB Clinton Portis of the Washington Redskins broke his fourth metacarpal bone in his right ring finger in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Portis who has had his share of injuries this season may have to have surgery as early as Monday to have screws inserted to stabilize the injury. Portis may miss some extended time with this injury. "It could be as long as four weeks, three or four, something like that," said Bubba Tyer the Redskins sports medicine director.
Michael Vick returned to his old form Sunday after excelling the last three weeks to post incredible passing numbers. The multi-talented Vick, who is more well known for running than thowing, passed for only 197 yards Sunday. He was 16/40 and threw one touchdown pass and two interceptions. He did however have 7 rushes for 74 yards to lead the team in rushing in the Falcons loss. "I take sole responsibility on the offensive side," he said, shaking his head. "It hurts."
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Tony Gonzalez - TE, Kansas City Chiefs 11/13/2006
Kansas City Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez sprained his shoulder Sunday in the Chiefs 13-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Gonzalez had 6 catches for 84 yards but left the game late in the fourth quarter and was put in a sling. The TE will be evaluated further on Monday to determine the extent of the injury.
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Patrick Crayton - WR, Dallas Cowboys 11/13/2006
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton was impressive Sunday as he caught 5 passes for 104 yards and 1 touchdown to lead all receivers in the game. His lone touchdown came on a 34-yard strike from QB Tony Romo.
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Willie Parker - RB, Pittsburgh Steelers 11/13/2006
RB Willie Parker rushed the ball 22 times for 213 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Steelers 38-31 win over the Saints. Parker ran through the Saints defense most of the day and exhibited the heart and endurance of a true champion.
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Chad Johnson - WR, Cincinnati Bengals 11/13/2006
WR Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals exploded for his best performance of the season Sunday in a 49-41 loss to the Chargers. Johnson caught 11 passes for 260 yards and 2 touchdowns to set a club record for the Bengals in a losing effort. His touchdown receptions came on long 74 and 51-yard completions.
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Ladainian Tomlinson - RB, San Diego Chargers 11/13/2006
RB Ladainian Tomlinson continues to light up the scoreboard each week for San Diego. L.T. carried the ball 22 times for 104 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead all rushers in the game. He also caught 6 passes for another 54 yards on the day.
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Philip Rivers - QB, San Diego Chargers 11/13/2006
QB Philip Rivers showed Sunday why San Diego let Drew Brees go to New Orleans in the offseason. In a game that was an offensive shootout, Rivers completed 24/36 passes for 337 yards and 3 touchdowns to outduel Carson Palmer and the Bengals. "As he grows as a player, he's unbelievable," Antonio Gates said. "He's doing a tremendous job leading this team. He was on the sideline saying they were going to need to score more than 28 points to beat us. What more could you ask for in a leader?"
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Donte' Stallworth - WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/13/2006
WR Donte Stallworth looked good against Washington Sunday as he caught 6 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown in the 27-3 win. The highlight of the day was in the first quarter when quarterback Donovan McNabb completed an 84-yard pass for a touchdown to Stallworth to get the Eagles first touchdown of the game.
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Brett Favre - QB, Green Bay Packers 11/13/2006
Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre showed Sunday why he is still a Hall of Fame caliber signal caller as he led the Packers to a 23-17 victory over the Vikings. Favre completed 24/42 passes for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns and appeared to be on the top of his game all day. "I thought he made great decisions," said Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy of Favre's performance.
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Frank Gore - RB, San Francisco 49ers 11/13/2006
RB Frank Gore has quietly put together a nice season for the San Francisco 49ers and made 49er fans and players forget about RB Kevan Barlow who was traded to the Jets in the preseason. On Sunday, Gore demolished the Lions when he carried the ball 22 times for 159 yards and a touchdown in a 19-13 win. The second year RB from the University of Miami, also caught 2 passes for 14 yards but had to leave the game with a mild concussion. The
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Tiki Barber - RB, New York Giants 11/13/2006
RB Tiki Barber has done well this season leading the NFL in rushing going into Sunday nights game against the Chicago Bears. However, Barber who carried the ball 19 times for 141 yards injured his thumb in the game and will have to be further evaluated on Monday. He said, "I never miss time, but I guess we'll see." The running back had X-rays that were inconclusive Sunday night.
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Luke Petitgout - T, New York Giants 11/13/2006
The New York Giants lost more than a game Sunday night to the Bears. They also lost starting tackle Luke Petitgout when he fractured his left leg early in the game. "It's not weight-bearing," Petitgout said. "Guys have played with it before. I just have to get some more tests and see if there is anything else wrong. No one has said how long I'm going to be out."
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Orlando Pace - T, St. Louis Rams 11/13/2006
St. Louis lost a key piece of its offensive line Sunday when T Orlando Pace was lost for the season with a torn left tripcep. "I felt something snap a little bit," Pace said. "I thought my elbow might have been dislocated or something like that, but when I got to the sideline, they told me it was a torn triceps."
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Clinton Portis - RB, Washington Redskins 11/13/2006
RB Clinton Portis of the Washington Redskins broke his fourth metacarpal bone in his right ring finger in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Portis who has had his share of injuries this season may have to have surgery as early as Monday to have screws inserted to stabilize the injury. Portis may miss some extended time with this injury. "It could be as long as four weeks, three or four, something like that," said Bubba Tyer the Redskins sports medicine director.