Heisman WorthyMatt Cassel, QB, Chiefs - 13/18 for 193 yards, 2 TD/0 INT in a 42-20 win over Jacksonville
The raw stats don't pop, but Cassel's efficiency has guided Kansas City to the top of the AFC West. After a slow start, the former USC back-up has posted QB ratings of 111.7, 122.9 and 144.0 in three of his last four games. His nearly perfect 144 performance this past weekend has given KC a comfortable 1.5 game lead in the division.
All-American Caliber
Sam Baker, OT, Falcons - The franchise LT continues to do his thing leading ATL to a 39-pt. explosion
Carson Palmer, QB, Bengals - Big numbers (36/50, 412 yards and 3 TD/0 INT) in a losing effort
Keith Rivers, LB, Bengals - A team-leading 7 tackles in the loss
Mike Williams, WR, Seahawks - 11 more catches and his 2nd TD grab of the season ( click for highlights)
Damian Williams, WR, Titans - The rookie is moving up on the depth chart after a 3 rec. for 25 yd. day
Monday Night Football
The Giants' starting duo of WR Steve Smith and CB Terrell Thomas are looking to kick David Buehler and his Cowboys out of playoff consideration.
Freshman WR Robert Woods has evoked comparisons to the great Steve Smith.
