Heisman Worthy
Clay Matthews, LB, Packers - 6 tackles (2 for loss), a sack and a pass defended
The reigning Super Bowl champ picked up his third sack of the season (sacks in back-to-back games) to lead the Packers to a win over the Vikings. Matthews chased rookie QB Christian Ponder (photo of sack by AP) all over the field in his debut as Green Bay moved to a perfect 7-0 start.
All-American Caliber
Everson Griffen, DE, Vikings - 4 tackles and a sack
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans - Team-leading 6 tackles and a pass defended in a win
Fred Davis, TE, Redskins - 6 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown
Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets - 18/33 for 173 yards and 3 TDs to 1 INT plus 25 yards rushing in a comeback victory
Lawrence Jackson, DE, Lions - 4 tackles and half a sack
Thomas Williams, LB, Panthers - 2 tackles and a pass defended in a win
Palmer and Matt Cassel embrace with Keary Colbert in the background.
(Photo by Kevin Reece)
