Heisman Worthy
Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets - 19/27 for 266 yards and 3 TDs to 1 INT for a 123.4 QB rating
After an offseason of non-stop drama in the media capital of the country, Sanchez quieted the critics with a sterling performance in week one. The Jets did not score an offensive touchdown in the preseason, but Sanchez tossed for three scores in a 48-28 annihilation of the Buffalo Bills. In all, USC quarterbacks threw nine touchdown passes over the weekend at MetLife Stadium.(Photo of Sanchez with USC executives Mark Jackson and J.K. McKay at the Syracuse game)
All-American Caliber
Brian Cushing, LB, Texans - Stuffed the stat sheet: 7 tackles, a forced fumble and an interception
Clay Matthews, LB, Packers - 2.5 sacks to lead the NFL after week one
Nick Perry, LB, Packers - The rookie made 8 tackles at his new outside linebacker position
Matt Kalil, OT, Vikings - The first round pick started in his first NFL game which the Vikings won in overtime
Matt Cassel, QB, Chiefs - 21/33 for 258 yards and 2 TDs (1 rushing)
Keith Rivers, LB, Giants - 7 tackles on Wednesday night in his first game with his new team
Damian Williams, WR, Titans - 5 catches for 33 yards
Former teammates Brian Cushing and Reggie Bush went facemask-to-facemask.
(Photo by Joe Rimkus Jr.)
