News in the Data
Facts, Patterns and Statistical Trends

Released each Monday, this report is intended to help you find facts, insights and trends from the raw player data. This report is all about numbers and finding stats and insights that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Entering NFL Week #9...

Quarterbacks:

Anderson, Derek - Over the last few weeks, Anderson has averaged 3 passing TDs per football game! With just six starts under his belt this year he already has 19 TDs (2nd in the NFL, only behind Tom Brady). Anderson has been a Fantasy stud in 71% of his games this year.

Brady, Tom - In the last three weeks, Brady has thrown for 4.7 TDs/game. Brady is now on pace to score 64 TDs this season. Naturally, Brady has been a stud every week this year. Brady's "worst" game this year? That would be 230+ yards and 3-TDs.

Brees, Drew - Brees was hot last week against San Francisco and picked up 336yds+ 4TDs.  Over the last three weeks, Brees is averaging 36 Throws, 267 Pass Yards and 2.7 Pass TDs.

Garcia, Jeff - Garcia's worst effort (based on yardage) over his last 3 games? Try a solid 267 yards. Jeff has been in a stud in 38% of his games  this year. In most leagues, Garcia is now a top-10 scoring QB.

Griese, Brian - In the last few weeks, Griese has averaged 304 passing yards per contest. If you don't get penalized for INTs, Griese has yet to have bad Fantasy game this year.

Manning, Peyton - Manning has thrown for at least 253 yards in each of his last 3 starts. Up next, New England. Only the Lions have more defensive INTs than the Pats this year.

Roethlisberger, Ben - Roethlisberger has averaged 3 pass TDs over the last few weeks.

Running Backs:

Addai, Joseph - Helping pacing Indianapolis, he has produced 100 or more yards of total offense in each of his last 3 games.

Bennett, Michael - Last week Tampa Bay played Jacksonville, Bennett put up 2-23 1TD. In very limited work, he's done well since joining the Bucs, but Earnest Graham is doing everything possible to keep his starting job. Since joining the Bucs, Bennett is averaging 9 yards per rush!

Bush, Reggie - A look at the data shows 327 total yards of offense for Bush over the last three weeks!

Chatman, Jesse - Over the last two games, Chatman has ran at a clip of 6.61 yds/carry.

Drew, Maurice - Maurice has accounted for 315 total yards of offense in his last 3 games for Jacksonville.

Fargas, Justin - Checking out the past 2 weeks, we see Justin Fargas is gaining a 1st class 4.77 yards each time he gets handed the ball. Over the last three weeks, LaMont Jordan is averaging 2.1 Yards/Carry.

Faulk, Kevin - In New England vs. Washington last week, he posted 5-32 0TD 7rec 57yds. If your league awards 2 points or more for a reception, Faulk is worth holding on to, esp. with Sammy Morris out.

Foster, Deshaun - Last week's performance amounted to 19-62 1TD 1rec 5yds. In the redzone, for the season, the Panthers are giving Foster more work than DeAngelo Williams by a 60-40 ratio.

Gore, Frank - Examining the last 2 weeks of the season shows he is gaining 4.96 yds/rush.

Graham, Earnest - Lately, he's picking up 4.67 yds/attempt (last 2 weeks).

Henry rb, Chris - His performance against Oakland last week amounted to 4-48 1TD. In his two NFL games, Henry is averaging 7.5 Rush Attempts, 7.0 Yards/Carry, 58.5 Total Yards and 1.0 TD per game.

Jackson, Steven - In last week's game against Cleveland, before his back acted up, Jackson contributed 8-41 1TD 2rec 9yds for St. Louis. Word is Jackson now has a bulging disk in his back (not great news).

Jacobs, Brandon - Over his last 3 games, he has rushed for 324 yds.

Jones, Kevin - Uninterrupted and cohesive, Kevin has broken the 100 total yardage mark in each of his last 2 performances. His stock is on the rise! Since Jones has been starting, the Lions are actually running more in the redzone than passing.

Jones, Thomas - Let's just say he is getting it done, 312 yds of total offense for Thomas Jones in his last 3 games.

Leonard, Brian - With S-Jac nursing his back, Leonard generated 33 yards rushing and 31yds receiving against the Browns.

Lynch, Marshawn - As a running force for Buffalo, he's posted 5 straight games of 20 or more carries.

Maroney, Laurence - Posting 5.30 yards per crack over the last 2 weeks. On the down side, Maroney split redzone work with Kevin Faulk last weekend. And the week before, Maroney had zero redzone opportunities.

Parker, Willie - six of seven games he's been good for 100+ yards.

Peterson bears, Adrian - Last week's showing... 2-11 0TD 6rec 41yds. While Cedric Benson struggles at times, they use Benson almost exclusively over Peterson in the redzone.

Peterson, Adrian - 378 yards of total offense over the last 3 weeks of action for Adrian.

Toefield, Labrandon - Last week, in case you missed it, Toefield scored a TD. His numbers were: 6-12 1TD. For the season, the Jags have given Maurice Jones-Drew almost all the RB redzone chances. However in Week #8, Toefield and Jones-Drew each got two redzone chances.

Tomlinson, Ladainian - Against Houston last week, his box score "only" read 17-90 0TD 1rec 1yd. While backup Michael Turner steals away some carries from LT, it doesn't happen in the redzone. For the season, LT has received 94% of the Chargers redzone RB opportunities.

Watson, Kenny - He has broken the 100 total yardage threshold in each of his last 2 games. Still, he got banged up against Pittsburgh.

Westbrook, Brian - He is fresh off a 21-46 2TD 4rec 46yds effort last week playing against Minnesota. B-West has yet to have a bust Fantasy game this year.

White, Lendale - Over the last 3 weeks, White has racked up 301 yds on the ground.

Wynn, Deshawn - Making a habit of it, he's on a streak of 2 consecutive games with a TD. Will Denver stop him on MNF?

Wide Receivers:

Brown, Reggie - Last week against Minnesota, Reggie contributed 105 yards.

Colston, Marques - Last week, Colston delivered 8-85 & 3 touchdowns!

Cotchery, Jerricho - 5+ receptions in each of his last 3 games.

Edwards, Braylon - Last game, against Scott Linehan's Rams he racked up 2 TDs & 117 yards. Even with Kellen Winslow in the slot, Derek Anderson is clearly looking to Edwards first in the redzone.

Evans, Lee - He posted one TD and 138 yards last week against New York. Over the last two weeks, Evans is 10-236 receiving. Only four WRs are hotter, they are: Wesley Welker (18 rec for 227 yards and 3 TDs), Reggie Wayne (has scored a TD and is 16-299 receiving), Randy Moss (7 rec for 169 yards to go along with his 3 TDs) and Marques Colston (11 rec for 130 yards and 3 TDs).

Galloway, Joey - His performance last week against Jacksonville resulted in 6-115 yards & 1TD.

Holmes, Santonio - Holmes has made 6 receptions in each of his last 3 games.

Holt, Torry - In St. Louis vs. Cleveland last week, he posted 1 TD & 110 YDs.

Houshmandzadeh, T.j. - T.j. has fashioned a TD in each of his last 7 efforts. Housh is on pace for 21 TDs this year!

Moss, Randy - In his last 3, he's scored 4 TDs.

Patten, David - He put up 5-109yds in his game last week against San Francisco. Over the last three weeks, Patten is averaging 5.0 Receptions, 16.7 Yards/Rec and 81.7 Total Yards.

Walter, Kevin - Kevin Walter has pulled in 25 grabs in his last 3 games!!!

Ward, Hines - Last week against Cincinnati, Hines Ward generated 8-88 & 2 touchdowns.

Wayne, Reggie - He's pulled in 5 or more passes in each of his last 4 outings.

Welker, Wesley - Making a habit of it, he's on a streak of 3 consecutive games with a TD.

Tight End:

Davis, Vernon - He's pulled in 4 or more passes in each of his last 3 outings.

Gates, Antonio - Against Houston last week, Gates was able to get open on vertical stretch routes against man coverage. He ended up with a masterful 3-92 & 2 touchdowns.

King, Jeff - In last week's game against Indianapolis, Jeff contributed 10 receptions & 82 yards (major safety valve).

Lee, Donald - Often as a hot read for Green Bay, he's posted 6 straight games of 3+ receptions!

Olsen, Greg - Greg has a streak of 4+ receptions in each of his last 4 games.

Shiancoe, Vishante - showing last week: 50 yards & 1 TD.

Shockey, Jeremy - Say say say it again, Jeremy Shockey has 3 or more grabs in each of his last 3 contests.