The weather is getting colder, NFL Pro Bowl ballots are being filled out, playoff chases are coming down to the wire and some players are stepping up, while others aren’t. Here are the top players from the 14th week in the regular season NFL schedule:
Maurice Jones-Drew (RB – Jax) – 4 total touchdowns (2 rushing, 2 receiving), 6 receptions, 136 total yards against the Buccaneers
Rob Gronkowski (TE – NE) – 2 receiving touchdowns and 160 receiving yards on 6 receptions against the Redskins
Marques Colston (WR – NO) – 2 receiving touchdowns and 105 receiving yards on 7 receptions against the Titans
Tony Romo (QB – Dal) – 4 passing touchdowns and 0 interceptions with 321 passing yards against the Giants
Matt Ryan (QB – Atl) – 4 passing touchdowns and 0 interceptions with 320 passing yards against the Panthers
Larry Fitzgerald (WR – Arz) – 1 receiving touchdown and 149 receiving yards on 7 receptions against the 49ers
Shonn Greene (RB – NYJ) – 1 rushing touchdown and 187 combined yards with 3 receptions against the Chiefs
Percy Harvin (WR – MIN) – 1 receiving touchdown and 109 combined yards with 10 receptions against the Lions
Mark Sanchez (QB – NYJ) – 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns with 181 passing yards and 0 interceptions against the Chiefs
Antonio Brown (WR – PIT) – 1 receiving touchdown and 151 receiving yards on 5 receptions against Cleveland
Top Team Defenses of the Week
San Diego Chargers – 3 points allowed to the Bills, 1 QB sack, 3 interceptions and 1 touchdown from the defense / special teams
Jacksonville Jaguars – 14 points allowed to the Buccaneers, 3 QB sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, 3 interceptions and 2 touchdowns combined by the defense and special teams
Detroit Lions – 28 points allowed to the Vikings, 4 QB sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 interceptions and 2 touchdowns combined by the defense and special teams
Philadelphia Eagles – 10 points allowed to the Dolphins, 9 QB sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception and a safety
Green Bay Packers – 14 points allowed to the Raiders, 1 QB sack, 1 fumble recovery, 4 interceptions and 1 touchdown from the defense / special teams