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 #10...

Quarterbacks:

Anderson, Derek - Over the last few weeks, Derek is craftily averaging 306.0 pass yds per ball game! Anderson is on pace for 4,216 passing yards and 34 passing TDs. In case you have not noticed, the Browns are now 5-3.

Brady, Tom - 3+ TDs in 9 consecutive games. Tom Brady is on pace for 4,781 passing yards and 59 passing TDs. A quick review of 20+ fantasy leagues shows us Brady owners are winning over 70% of their fantasy games this year.

Brees, Drew - four games in a row with 2+ TDs. Brees is on pace for 4,350 passing yards and 24 passing TDs.

Favre, Brett - Brett has averaged 346 yards per week lately. Amazing, Favre is on pace for 4,812 passing yards and 26 passing TDs.

Gray, Quinn - Quinn Gray had a king size day last week against New Orleans and achieved 354yds+ 2TDs. Still, the prior week he only averaged 6.2 yards per passing attempt.

Roethlisberger, Ben - He's passed for 3 TDs/game over the last three weeks. Will the Ravens stop him on Monday Night? Going into Monday Night action, Big Ben is on pace for 3,495 passing yards and 34 passing TDs.

Romo, Tony - 301 yds/game over the last three weeks. Tony Romo is on pace for 4,616 passing yards and 38 passing TDs.

Running Backs:

Addai, Joseph - He has broken the goal line in each of his last 2 games and looked amazing against the Pats. Joseph Addai is on pace for 1,605 rushing yards and 16 rushing TDs.

Barber, Marion - You may think of him as a redzone mauler, but he also has 2 100-yard games in a row! Despite the Dallas RBBC, Barber is on pace for 1,066 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs.

Betts, Ladell - Lately, he's picking up 6.08 yds/attempt (last 2 weeks).

Bush, Reggie - Bush has a 2 game streak of 100+ total yards on the line this week. Over the last three weeks, Bush is averaging 14.7 Rush Attempts, 4.3 Yards/Carry, 100.3 Total Yards and one TD per game. Bush is on pace for 868 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs.

Dayne, Ron - In case you missed it, he posted 21-122 1TD last week against Oakland.

Drew, Maurice - Last week against New Orleans: 5-28 1TD 2rec 31yds. MJD is on pace for 870 rushing yards and 8 rushing TDs.

Duckett, T.j. - He is fresh off a 5-48 1TD effort last week playing against Denver. Don't look now, but the Lions are starting to become more of a running team.

Dunn, Warrick - His performance last week against San Francisco resulted in 27-100 1TD. Still, Dunn is only averaging 57 Yds and 0.17 TDs/Game when removing his high & low games.

Echemandu, Adimchinobe - Looking back at his last two games, we see he's gaining 5.67 yds/rush. Still, the Texans look to be a three-headed RB monster moving forward.

Fargas, Justin - Checking out the past 2 weeks, Fargas is gaining 4.71 yards each time he gets handed the ball.

Faulk, Kevin - Over the last 2 weeks Faulk is gaining 5.08 yds/rush. Over the same span, Faulk has made 10 receptions. 

Graham, Earnest - Looking at his last 3 games, Earnest Graham has rushed for a total of 278 yds.

Hicks, Maurice - with Gore on the sidelines against Atlanta, Maurice Hicks contributed 7-49 1TD 1rec 3yds for San Francisco.

James, Edgerrin - Last week he was slowed by Tampa Bay and only cranked out 9-15 rushing. Still his TD saved some FF managers from a total bust game.  James is on pace for 1,240 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs in 2007.

Johnson, Jeremi - in case you missed it, 1rec, 1yd and 1TD last week.

Jones, Julius - In Dallas vs. Philadelphia last week, he posted 13-57 1TD 3rec 22yds. 

Jones, Kevin - How sweet it is... 301 yds of total offense for Kevin Jones in his last 3 games.

Lewis, Jamal - Thanks to Derrick Anderson moving the chains, Lewis had 104 yds of offense and 4 TDs against Mike Holmgren's defense in Week #9. Jamal Lewis is on pace for 1,094 rushing yards and 14 rushing TDs.

Lynch, Marshawn - Over the last two games, Marshawn Lynch has ran at a clip of 4.66 yds/carry. Rookie Lynch is on pace for 1,380 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.

Maroney, Laurence - Posting 4.62 yards per crack over the last 2 weeks. If Maroney and Faulk keep it up, don't count on the Pats signing Corey Dillion. 

Mcgahee, Willis - He has reached scoring pay-dirt with a TD in each of his last 2 games. Mcgahee is on pace for 1,457 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs.

Morris, Maurice - He put up 9-55 0TD 2rec 43yds in his game last week against Cleveland. If SA is hurting you could certainly benefit having Mo-Mo on your roster.

Norwood, Jerious - His production last week against San Francisco: 6-39 0TD.

Parker, Willie - As a go-to guy, he has put up 3 games in a row of 100 or more total yards! Fast Willie is on pace for 1,655 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs.

Peterson, Adrian - Hope you had him in your starting lineup last week. He went wild against Norv Turner and the San Diego defense. He ended up with 315 yds of offense and 3 TDs. Peterson is now on pace for 2,072 rushing yards and 16 rushing TDs.

Portis, Clinton - Over the last two games, Portis has ran at a clip of 4.74 yds/carry. Portis is on pace for 1,258 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs.

Taylor, Chester - Looking back at his last two games, we see he's gaining 5.27 yds/rush. Seems kind of boring compared to Peterson, huh.

Tomlinson, Ladainian - Last week San Diego played Minnesota, Ladainian Tomlinson put up 16-40 1TD 6rec 37yds. LT is on pace for 1,314 rushing yards and 14 rushing TDs.

Watson, Kenny - A look at the data shows 372 total yards of offense for Watson over the last three weeks. Kenny Watson is on pace for 824 rushing yards and 8 rushing TDs.

Westbrook, Brian - 14 receptions was huge last week for those in PPR leagues. He finished up with 155 yds of offense & one touchdown. On the ground, B-West is on pace for 1,370 rushing yards and 9 rushing TDs. As a receiver, Westbrook is on pace for 992 rec yards and 5 rec TDs.

White, Lendale - White has accounted for 368 total yards of offense in his last 3 games and is on pace for 1,226 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.

Wide Receivers:

Colston, Marques - What an outstanding effort last week against Jacksonville: 10rec & 159yds! Amazing when you consider in his first 6 games this year he only tallied 265 yards and two touchdowns. Marques Colston is on pace for 1,014 rec yards and 10 rec TDs.

Cotchery, Jerricho - He's pulled in 5 or more passes in each of his last 4 outings. Jerricho Cotchery is on pace for 1,212 rec yards and 2 rec TDs.

Driver, Donald - Against Kansas City last week, his statistics included 5-99 yards. Donald Driver is on pace for 1,078 rec yards and 4 rec TDs.

Edwards, Braylon - As a go-to for Cleveland, he's posted 4 straight games of 5+ receptions! He could have had another 50+ yards last week if he didn't drop balls right in his hands when he was wide open. Braylon Edwards is on pace for 1,472 rec yards and 18 rec TDs.

Engram, Bobby - He's got a streak of 3 consecutive games with 6 or more receptions going into this matchup with the 49ers.

Evans, Lee - has reached 100+ yards in each of his last 2 efforts. Over the last three weeks, Evans is averaging 6.3 Receptions, 21.1 Yards/Rec, 133.7 Total Yards and 0.67 TDs per game! Evans is on pace for 1,028 rec yards and 4 rec TDs.

Fitzgerald, Larry - Last week against Tampa Bay, Larry Fitzgerald contributed 4-95yds 0TD. Fitzgerald is on pace for 1,480 rec yards and 2 rec TDs.

Hilliard, Ike - He's made 19 grabs in his last 3 games. Ike Hilliard is on pace for 975 rec yards and 2 rec TDs.

Holmes, Santonio - Holmes has a streak of 6+ receptions in each of his last 3 ball games on the line against the Ravens on MNF.

Houshmandzadeh, T.j. - He's racked up 3 TDs for the BENGALS in the last three games and a TD in each game this year! Houshmandzadeh is on pace for 1,348 rec yards and 20 rec TDs.

Jennings, Greg - His performance against Kansas City last week amounted to 3-85 & 2 touchdowns.

Marshall, Brandon - His statistics last week against Detroit include 9 receptions & 96 yards. Marshall is on pace for 1,218 rec yards and 4 rec TDs.

Mason, Derrick - Mason has had no less than 5 receptions in each of his last 7 games. Tonight he faces the Steelers. Mason is on pace for 1,206 rec yards and 5 rec TDs.

Mcdonald, Shaun - He put up 5 receptions, 78 yards and 1 TD in his game last week against Denver. Amazing, as the Lions #3 WR, McDonald is on pace for 892 rec yards and 8 rec TDs.

Moss, Randy - Against Indianapolis he was imposing last week. Moss ended up with 145 yards & 1 TD. Randy Moss is on pace for 1,645 rec yards and 21 rec TDs.

Owens, Terrell - He's been good for a TD in each of his last 3 showings. Owens is on pace for 1,460 rec yards and 12 rec TDs.

Patten, David - His figures from last week include 1 TD & 81 YDs. Over the last two weeks, Patten has scored a TD and is 9-190 receiving.

Wayne, Reggie - 21 grabs over his last 3 games. Wayne is on pace for 1,460 rec yards and 10 rec TDs.

Welker, Wesley - In his last 3 games, Welker has scored 4 TDs. Welker is on pace for 1,159 rec yards and 12 rec TDs. By comparison, Donte Stallworth is on pace for 806 rec yards and 5 rec TDs and Steve L. Smith is on pace for 1,058 rec yards and 12 rec TDs.

Williams, Reggie - in case you missed it, he posted 128 yards & one touchdown last week against New Orleans.

Tight End:

Davis, Vernon - He's hauled in 4 or more balls in each of his last 4 games.

Gonzalez, Tony - He currently has a streak of 8 consecutive games with 4 or more receptions.

Lee, Donald - He's registered 3 or more catches in each of his last 8 contests.

Miller, Billy - His numbers from last week include 3 receptions & 75 yards.

Scheffler, Tony - Consistent, the BRONCOS have passed him the rock 3+ times in each of his last 3 outings.

Winslow, Kellen - Against Seattle last week, his stats included 11rec & 125yds and he just missed a TD by inches. Kellen Winslow is on pace for 1,314 rec yards and 6 rec TDs.

Witten, Jason - has produced 77 or more yards of total offense in each of his last 2 outings. Witten is on pace for 1,234 rec yards and 10 rec TDs.