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 #12...

Quarterbacks:

Brady, Tom - He's having the best QB season ever. Brady has averaged an exemplar 4 passing TDs per ball game. Brady is on pace for 4,894 passing yards and 60+ passing TDs. A review of 20+ fantasy leagues shows us Brady owners, on average, are winning 72% of their fantasy games this year.

Brees, Drew - Drew has thrown at least 272 passing yards in each of his last 4 performances. Brees is on pace for 4,379 passing yards and 24 passing TDs.

Campbell, Jason - Dallas had little success stopping him last week (348yds+ 2TDs). Campbell is now on pace for 3,333 passing yards and 18 passing TDs. Over the last two weeks he's the 3rd highest scoring Fantasy QB as Campbell has completed 56 of 88 pass attempts for 563 yards to go along with his 5 TDs.

Favre, Brett - He's thrown 2.7 TDs/game over the last three weeks. Favre is on pace for 4,760 passing yards and 30 passing TDs.

Hasselbeck, Matt - 311 passing yards/game over the last three weeks! Over the last two weeks, Hasselbeck is 57-for-84 for 615 yards and he also has 4 TDs. Hasselbeck is on pace for 4,221 passing yards and 27 passing TDs.

Kitna, Jon - Nice numbers, over the last three weeks, Kitna has averaged of 308 pass yds/game. Kitna is on pace for 4,274 passing yards and 21 passing TDs.

Palmer, Carson - Playing with a full tank of gas, Palmer is averaging 290 yards passing over the last three weeks. Palmer is on pace for 4,469 passing yards and 29 passing TDs.

Roethlisberger, Ben - Despite his slowdown in New Jersey, 2.7 touchdown throws per game over the last few weeks! Roethlisberger is on pace for 3,544 passing yards and 37 passing TDs.

Romo, Tony - In the last 3 weeks, Tony Romo has averaged a solid 288 pass yards/game. Over Weeks 10 & 11, Romo is the #1 Fantasy QB (Brady on bye in week 10). Romo is on pace for 4,557 passing yards and 43 passing TDs.

Running Backs:

Addai, Joseph - His performance against Kansas City last week amounted to 21-72 1TD 4rec 34yds. Addai is averaging 113 Yds/Game and 1-TD/Game (when removing his high & low games).

Barber, Marion - 15-43 0TD 1rec 7yds last week playing against Washington. Over the last month, Barber ranks 33nd in terms of RB fantasy points/game. Barber is on pace for 976 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.

Benson, Cedric - 2 games in a row Benson has found the endzone. Benson is on pace for 1,010 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs. Over the last two weeks, with 184 total yards and 2 TDs, he's the 7th highest scoring Fantasy RB over that period.

Buckhalter, Correll - Against Miami last week, his box score read 3-19 1TD.

Chatman, Jesse - How about 2 games in a row getting 20+ rushing attempts? That's what Jesse has going. Over the last month, Chatman ranks 23rd in terms of RB fantasy points/game. 

Davenport, Najeh - Last week's performance amounted to 8-39 0TD 4rec 22yds. With some soft games coming up, he could get his share of TDs.

Dayne, Ron - He put up 21-89 0TD 3rec 26yds in his game last week against New Orleans. Over the last two weeks, Dayne is averaging 21.0 Rush Attempts, 5.0 Yards/Carry, 118.5 Total Yards and 0.50 TDs per game.

Dorsey, Dede - in case you missed it, 1-3 1TD last week against Arizona.

Drew, Maurice - Entering this week, he has posted a string of 2 games in a row with a TD. MJD is on pace for 910 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.

Dunn, Warrick - A look at the data shows 312 total yards of offense for Warrick over the last three weeks! Due to his slow start early in the season, Dunn is "only" on pace for 821 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs.

Eckel, Kyle - His performance last week against Buffalo resulted in 10-40 1TD 1rec 6yds.

Evans, Heath - Last week against Buffalo, he cranked out 10-56 0TD 2rec 10yds.

Fargas, Justin - In work horse like fashion, 312 yds of total offense for Justin Fargas in his last 3 games. Fargas is now on pace for 925 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs.

Foster, Deshaun - He is on a streak of 2 consecutive games with 20 or more rushing attempts. Foster is on pace for 1,080 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs.

Graham, Earnest - Making a habit of it, he's on a streak of 2 consecutive games with a TD.

Grant, Ryan - 321 yards of total offense over the last 3 weeks of action. Over the last two weeks, with 229 yards and a touchdown, he's the 8th highest scoring Fantasy RB over that period.

Jackson, Steven - Blazing to glory, he is on a streak of 2 consecutive 100+ yard games.

James, Edgerrin - Last week against Cincinnati: 22-52 1TD 1rec 9yds. James is on pace for 1,171 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.

Jones, Thomas - In New York vs. Pittsburgh last week, he posted 30-117 0TD 1rec 7yds. Jones is on pace for 1,157 rushing yards but still does not have a rushing TD.

Lewis, Jamal - Last week the BROWNS played Baltimore, Lewis put up 22-92 1TD 4rec 30yds. In 2007, 33.3% stud games but 44% bust games.

Mcgahee, Willis - He has reached scoring pay-dirt with a TD in each of his last 5 games!

Morris, Maurice - On a scoring roll, Morris has picked up a TD in each of his last 2 contests.

Parker, Willie - Getting handed the ball, Parker has a workmanlike streak of 20 or more carries in each of his last 6 games.

Pittman, Antonio - Checking out the past 2 weeks, we see Antonio Pittman is gaining a polished 5.10 yards each time he gets handed the ball. He looks to be the handcuff to S-Jac now.

Pittman, Michael - In his first game back, last week against Atlanta, he contributed 10-44 0TD 2rec 17yds for the Bucs.

Portis, Clinton - Portis has accounted for 398 total yards of offense in his last 3 games. Portis is on pace for 1,283 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.

Smith, Kolby - Last game, against Oakland his numbers were: 8-17 0TD 3rec 34yds.

Taylor, Chester - Posting 8.0 yards per crack over the last 2 weeks!

Tomlinson, Ladainian - 329 yards of total offense over the last 3 weeks of action for Ladainian. Tomlinson is on pace for 1,272 rushing yards and 14 rushing TDs.

Watson, Kenny - Last weeks showing... 9-45 0TD 8rec 50yds. Watson is on pace for 770 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs.

Westbrook, Brian - Westbrook has run the ball 20 or more times in each of his last 2 games.

Wide Receivers:

Berrian, Bernard - Last week Chicago played Seattle, Bernard put up 9rec & 102yds. If injuries don't hold him back, Berrian is on pace for 1,134 rec yards and 3 rec TDs.

Carter, Drew - He posted 5 receptions, 132 yards and 1 TD last week against Green Bay.

Chambers, Chris - His stats last week against Jacksonville include 4-93yds 0TD. Chambers is on pace for 990 rec yards and 2 rec TDs.

Colston, Marques - Had 9rec & 118yds last week playing against Houston. Colston is on pace for 1,206 rec yards and 8 rec TDs.

Curry, Ronald - His performance against Minnesota last week amounted to 4-120. Curry is on pace for 861 rec yards and 5 rec TDs.

Darling, Devard - Last weeks performance amounted to 107 yards & one touchdown.

Engram, Bobby - He has made  26 grabs over his last 3 games.

Fitzgerald, Larry - Larry has pulled in an unfaultable 20 grabs in his last 3 games. Fitzgerald is on pace for 1,451 rec yards and 6 rec TDs.

Galloway, Joey - 3 games in a row scoring a TD! Galloway is on pace for 1,138 rec yards and 10 rec TDs.

Hackett, D.j. - He's back! Each of his last 2 efforts has resulted in 100+ yards.

Henry, Chris - He put up 1 TD & 81 YDs in his game last week against Arizona. Over the last two weeks, with a TD and 12-180 receiving, he's been the 10th best Fantasy WR.

Holmes, Santonio - In his last 3, he's scored 3 TDs.

Holt, Torry - Holt has had no less than 6 receptions in each of his last 4 games.

Houshmandzadeh, T.j. - Over his last 3 games, T.j. has 18 receptions.

Jennings, Greg - In his last 3 games, 3 TDs.

Johnson, Andre - Uninterrupted and cohesive, Johnson has hit the 100 yard mark in each of his 3 performances this year.

Mcdonald, Shaun - Against New York last week, his stats included 7 receptions & 113 yards. 

Moss, Randy - is on pace for 1,683 rec yards and 26 rec TDs!

Moss, Santana - racked up a TD and 121 yards against Dallas. 

Owens, Terrell - He has 24 receptions over his last 3 games. Owens is on pace for 1,645 rec yards and 19 rec TDs.

Wayne, Reggie - In his last 3 games, he's picked up an effective 277 yards. Wayne is on pace for 1,512 rec yards and 10 rec TDs.

Welker, Wesley - No shortage of work lately, Welker has caught 5 or more balls in each of his last 5 outings!

Williams, Roy - He was able to outdo the New York secondary last week and ended up with 6-106. Williams is on pace for 1,150 rec yards and 8 rec TDs.

Tight End:

Cooley, Chris - 180 receiving yards over the last three weeks.

Daniels, Owen - He posted 5 receptions & 74 yards last week against New Orleans.

Gates, Antonio - He put up 54 yards & 1 TD in his game last week against Jacksonville. Gates is on pace for 1,166 rec yards and 10 rec TDs.

Gonzalez, Tony - In a predictable manner, we see the CHIEFS have got him the leather 3 or more times in each of his last 10 games. Gonzalez is on pace for 1,104 rec yards and 6 rec TDs.

Lee, Donald - Can't argue with a TD in each of his last 2 games!

Scheffler, Tony - Tony Scheffler has had no less than 3 receptions in each of his last 4 games.

Shiancoe, Vishante - Last week he ended the day with 2-94 yards. 

Shockey, Jeremy - The GIANTS have went to him 3+ times in each of his last 5 contests.

Smith, Alexander - Last week against Atlanta he showed us some dependable route running skills and his final numbers included 1 TD & 51 YDs.

Winslow, Kellen - Winslow has hauled in 5+ balls in each of his last 3 games. Winslow is on pace for 1,227 rec yards and 6 rec TDs.

Witten, Jason - Over the last 3 weeks, Jason Witten has generated 156 receiving yards. Witten is on pace for 1,114 rec yards and 8 rec TDs.