Brandon Weeden ranks second amongst rookie quarterbacks in passing yards, passing touchdowns and completions of 20 or more yards.
Weeden is 2-6, however, as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
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Vick Will Start Against Saints, Still On Hot Seat
The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed that Michael Vick will remain as the starting quarterback heading into Monday night's game against the Saints.
Vick's status has been in question since Andy Reid said about a month ago that he was the Eagles' quarterback "for now."
New Orleans has one of the worst defenses in the NFL and if Vick isn't able to produce in Week 9, the Eagles are likely to replace him with rookie Nick Foles.
49ers Have 2nd Highest YAC Total Over Past Five Seasons
Alex Smith completed 18 of his 19 pass attempts in the San Francisco 49ers' 24-3 win at the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.
Michael Crabtree accounted for 61 of the 49ers' 107 yards after the catch, according to ESPN Stats & Information. That 107-yard figure was the second highest for a 49ers team over the past five seasons.
Steelers Rediscovering Running Attack With Jonathan Dwyer
Jonathan Dwyer had 107 yards rushing in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-12 win over the Redskins.
Dwyer has produced two 100-yard performances in two starts and three in 13 NFL games.
Dwyer is averaging 6.7 yards per carry in his two starts.
Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) and Isaac Redman (ankle) have been sidelined the past two weeks.
"He's answered the call and taken advantage of opportunity," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. "That's what we expect from all of our young people. He did the job today, but obviously, I read his name here when I talked about the list of injuries. So, I'm not going to speak too soon on that. We'll check the totality of all of the people involved and the healthy guys get the opportunities next week."
Dwyer has an excellent combination of power and quickness.
Reid Considering Change At Quarterback
Andy Reid is considering making a change for the Philadelphia Eagles at quarterback.
The Eagles lost to the Falcons on Sunday, with Michael Vick going 21-for-35 for 191 yards and a touchdown. Vick didn't turn the ball over in the game.
Nick Foles would start for the Eagles if Vick sits.
"Whatever decision Coach makes, I support it," Vick said. "The thing I know is, I'm giving it everything I've got out there when I step on the field. Deep down, as long as I know I'm doing that, giving it everything, that's all I can ask out of myself."
The Eagles now have a 3-4 record on the season.
NFL Kickers Making Substantial Jump In Distance, Accuracy
NFL kickers are attempting field goals from deeper and deeper each season.
“Guys certainly are making some big kicks, some long kicks,” Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham said. “Just about anybody in the league, from 60 (yards), you have a chance to make a field goal.”
Kickers routinely hit 50-yard field goals, which were a rarity in previous generations.
Field goal accuracy has increased five percent since last season.
NFL kickers are converting at an 87.7 percent rate (370 of 422), up from 82.9 percent (838 of 1011) in 2011.
“I think kickers are more athletic than they have ever been,” NFL Network analyst Charles Davis said. “If you were bored and went through all the media guides and checked on the background of the kickers now, I think you would find all of them were very good athletes in high school.”
Patriots Improve Pass Protection For Brady
The New England Patriots are doing a better job of protecting Tom Brady over the past two games.
Josh McDaniels has made the adjustment of keeping more blockers in on passing downs, including Rob Gronkowski.
The Rams are tied for fifth in the NFL with 21 sacks.
Browns Significantly Better Against Pass With Joe Haden
The Cleveland Browns are a significantly better team against the pass with Joe Haden in the lineup.
The Browns allowed quarterbacks to complete 66.4 percent of their passes during Haden's four-game suspension.
With Haden, the Browns are holding quarterbacks to a 58 percent completion rate with five touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Haden has intercepted two passes and broken up four throws.
Giants On Three-Game 3-Takeaway Streak
The New York Giants have forced at least three turnovers in their past three games.
If the Giants have three takeaways against the Cowboys, it will be the longest streak of three-plus takeaways since the Falcons in 2010.
Vikings To Keep Ponder As Starting QB
The Minnesota Vikings will keep Christian Ponder as their starting quarterback.
"We have complete confidence he's going to do a good job," said Leslie Frazier.
Panthers To Abandon Running Back Rotation
The Panthers have invested a combined $79.5 million in their tandem of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.
Chiefs To Continue With Brady Quinn As Starter
Brady Quinn will start Week 8 for the Chiefs when they play the Raiders.
Jets Find Formula To Slow Patriots' Offense
The Jets made Brandon Lloyd become the player to beat them.
Belichick Becomes Verbose About 'Game-Plan' Offenses
Bill Belichick became verbose in his press conference when asked about how the Patriots have a "game-plan" offense, which changes each week depending on the opponent.
Raiders Scoring Nine Fewer Points Per Game Since Palmer Trade
The Raiders are 5-10 since acquiring Carson Palmer in a trade with the Bengals.
Raiders Still Believe In Zone Blocking Run Scheme, Using Power Also
Greg Knapp still prefers the zone blocking run scheme, but called more one-back power running successfully last Sunday against the Falcons.
Jets Could Give Tim Tebow Carries At Running Back
Joe McKnight and Bilal Powell are not expected to play on Sunday against the Patriots, which could create an opportunity for Tim Tebow at running back.
Sources: Eagles To Keep Michael Vick As Starter
Michael Vick will remain the starter of the Eagles and Marty Mornhinweg will continue to call plays on offense.
Redskins Creating 'East Coast Offense' To Fit RG3
The Redskins have lined up in a variety of looks offensively to maximize the effectiveness of Robert Griffin III.
Bears Have Held Lead NFL-Best 84.3 Percent Of The Time
The Bears have a 4-1 record, with their only loss coming at the Packers in Week 2.
Jets Capable Of Exploiting Patriots' Vulnerability To Long Pass
Mark Sanchez has struggled this season, but he has fared well in throwing the deep pass.
Randall Cobb Excelling In Absence Of Jennings
Aaron Rodgers said Randall Cobb "is probably going to go down as one of the best picks in Ted Thompson's career, if not the best."
Dez Bryant 'Getting Better Every Week'
The Cowboys are pleased with the development of Dez Bryant, who had the best game of his career last week against the Ravens.
Stafford Blames Execution For Early Game Struggles
The Lions have experienced slow starts throughout the 2012 season.
Revis Confident He Will Return As NFL's Best Cornerback
Darrelle Revis is confident he can return to his status as the NFL's best cornerback following his ACL tear.
Report: Griffin Ran Final 40 Yards Of Long TD Run In 4.0 Seconds
Robert Griffin III had a 76-yard touchdown in the Redskins' Week 6 win over the Vikings.
Raiders Using Falcons' Blueprint To Rebuild
The Raiders play the Falcons on Sunday, and they largely serve as a team worth examining as how to build a sustainable winner.
Vikings Praise Open Communication Of DC Alan Williams
Vikings' defensive coordinator Alan Williams has been praised for his open communication with his players.
Carroll Used Learning Experiences From Patriots To Current System
Pete Carroll struggled in his first NFL stop with the Patriots, but learned a lot from the experience that he brought for USC and Seahawks.
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