With eight weeks gone in the NFL, most teams are approaching the turning points in their seasons. This NFL season has witnessed unbeaten teams, back and forth games, disappointments, and controversies. Here is a mid-season report through Week 8.
Mid-season MVP: Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings
Peterson is third in the league in rushing with 163 attempts and 784 yards. He averages almost five yards per carry and has nine touchdowns.
Mid-season Rookie of the Year: Brian Cushing, LB, Houston Texans
Cushing has 66 tackles (36 solo), one-and-a-half sacks, one safety, nine passes defensed, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles.
Mid-season Coach of the Year: Josh McDaniels, Denver Broncos
The Broncos faced controversy this off-season when trading Jay Cutler for Kyle Orton. The fans were holding their breath after an abysmal pre-season. This proves that pre-season means nothing, as McDaniels has him team off to a 6-1 start.
Winners: Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, ...
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NFL Power Rankings Week 9
mysportsrumors.com 11/3/2009 — It was a wild weekend in the NFL, that’s all I can really think of to say about it. Let’s just get right into the Week 9 NFL Power Rankings .
1. New Orleans Saints (7-0)
2. Indianapolis Colts (7-0)
3. Minnesota Vikings (7-1)
4. New England Patriots (5-2)
5. Philadelphia Eagles ...
Protecting the Shield-Week 8 NFL Recap
randallsimonssausages.com 11/3/2009 — PTS takes you around the NFL with our Week 7 recap. We tell you every week the most underrated and overrated stories (wonder who that could be?), who the real Top 5 teams are, the biggest stars from the week's action, 11 random observations and what happened this week that will change the season.
Week 8 Waiver Wire Adds
thehazean.com 11/3/2009 —
Who Dat?!
The New Orleans Saints have done it all this season. They have blow-out victories, come-from-behind wins and even pulled it off last night in a close, physical contest against Atlanta. That is right, after a 7-0 start, the Saints are ...
Bird Food
giants.gearupforsports.com 11/3/2009 —
As you may already know, I like to exaggerate from time to time. I am quite the avid fan of hyperbole, when it is used in moderation and under the right circumstances. Normally, I tend to exaggerate when I’m trying to emphasize something or make a joke, otherwise I like to stay ...
NFL Power Rankings Week 9 - National Football League
espn.go.com 11/4/2009 — ESPN.com Although they remain the NFL's final undefeated squads, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints flip-flop positions in the Week 9 ESPN.com Power Rankings. Apparently, our experts were more impressed by the Saints' ESPN "Monday Night ...
