NFL Rewind Week 16

Instant Rewind

Under the Monday Night Lights Drew Brees picked apart the Falcons
Secondary and became the all time leader for Passing Yards in a Season

-It was a memorable and important week for the NFL in Week 16. Records were set, playoff seedings were clinched and one of the best RB's in the NFL went down with an injury/ First off Congratulations to Saints QB Drew Brees who passed Dan Marinos' record for most Passing Yards in a Season (5,084) on a 9 yard TD pass in the 4th quarter in a win over the Falcons to clinch the NFC South. On Sunday Night the Green Bay Packers bounced back from their first loss of the season to end the Bears playoff chances, and in the process lock up home field advantage throughout the playoffs. In Foxborough, the Patriots clinched a first round bye with a win over the Dolphins, and thanks to a New York Jets loss to the Giants, the AFC Playoff picture is looking very murky. The most devastating news though comes out of Minnesota where RB Adrian Peterson tore his ACL and MCL which could sideline him until early into next season. Week 16 was filled with excitement, sadness and some great football games. Now we head into the final week of this NFL Regular season, where the playoff field will be decided. I can't wait!

"Say What!!" Stats:

3,893: Passing Yards this season by Panthers rookie Cam newton. The most ever for a rookie

42: FG's made this season by 49ers K David Akers. The most in one season in NFL history.

99: Yard TD Catch by Giants WR Victor Cruz. It ties an NFL Record

1,358: Receiving Yards this season by Victor Cruz. A New York Giants record

(5,087): Passing Yards by Saints QB Drew Brees this year. Which passes Dan Marino for most in one season (5,084)

MVP Watch

Aaron Rodgers GB (vs. CHI): 21/29 283 Pass Yards 5 TD's 0 INT's 142.7 QB Rating

2011 Total: 333/502 4,643 Pass Yards 45 TD's 6 INT's 122.5 QB Rating, 3 Rush TD's

Drew Brees NO (vs. ATL): 23/39 307 Pass Yards 4 TD's 2 INT's 96.8 QB Rating

2011 Total: 440/622 5,087 Pass Yards 41 TD's 13 INT's 108.4 QB Rating

Tom Brady NE (vs. MIA): 27/46 304 Pass Yards  1 Pass TD 85.8 QB Rating, 2 Rush TD's 

2011 Total: 378/576 4,897 Pass Yards 36 TD's 11 INT's 105.1 QB Rating, 3 Rush TD's

LeSean McCoy PHI (@ DAL): 13 Carries 35 Yards (2.7 YPC), 1 Catch 10 Yards

2011 Total: 273 Carries 1,309 (4.8 YPC) 17 TD's 1 FUM, 48 Catches 315 Yards 3 TD's

Defensive Player of the Week:

Brian Cushing LB, HOU: 12 Tackles (7 Solo) 1 Sack, 2 FF

Cushing was a force on Thursday Night, collecting
1 Sack to go along with 2 FF

-It happened again! The Week 16 Defensive Player of the Week comes from another Prime Time game. Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing was a force on defense Thursday Night against the Colts. Cushing forced a fumble on the first play of the game that led to a Aria Foster TD, and he also created another turnover later in the game. Despite his impressive performance the end result was a loss for the Texans, but I'm sure he will still take Defensive Player of the Week Honors.

Top Plays of the Week

Victor Cruz 99 Yard TD Catch

Jerome Simpson 19 Yard TD Catch and Dive

Brandon Lafell 91 Yard TD Catch

Play of the Week: Jerome Simpson 19 Yard TD Catch and Dive

-It's not often you have two 90+ yard TD's in the Top plays, and it is even more rare when neither wins. This isn't your normal week though. The Top Play is what Bengals WR Jerome Simpson did to get the TD. Simpson caught a short pass from Andy Dalton then jumped and flipped over the Cardinals DB into the end zone, and he landed feet first. He earned 10's across the board for the flip and he earns Top Play of the Week Honors.

Playoff Hunt

AFC:

-In: Patriots (Bye), Ravens (lock up 2 Seed with Win), Texans, Steelers

Bubble:

Broncos- in if WIN vs. KC OR Loss and Raiders Loss

Raiders:  in if WIN vs. SD AND Broncos Loss

Bengals: In if WIN vs. BAL

Titans: in if WIN AND Jets Loss AND Bengals Loss AND Raiders Loss

Jets: In with WIN vs. MIA AND Bengals loss AND Titans Loss AND Raiders or Broncos Loss

NFC:

In- Packers (No.1 Seed), 49ers (Clinch No.2 Seed with NO loss), Saints, Lions, Falcons

Bubble:

Giants: if WIN vs. Cowboys

Cowboys: if WIN vs. Giants

Draft Prospects to Watch

Michael Floyd WR, Notre Dame:

A trio of great WR's to watch. But the main guy to focus on is
Kendall Wright.

Height: 6'3 Weight: 224 Class: Senior

Bowl Game: Champs Sports Bowl Dec, 29th

What to Watch for:

-Separation Ability

-Route-Running

-Hands

Kendall Wright WR, Baylor:

Height: 5'10 Weight: 190 Class: Senior

Bowl Game: Alamo Bowl Dec. 29th 

What to Watch for:

-Return ability

-Athleticism

-Jump ball

Mohamed Sanu WR, Rutgers:

Height: 6'2 Weight: 215 Class: Senior

Bowl Game: New Era Pinstripe Bowl Dec. 30th

What to Watch for:

-Explosiveness

-Hands

-Break Tackle/Trucking

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