A new name tops the Sunday's best list...
Heisman Worthy
Matt Kalil, LT, Vikings - Zero sacks allowed in an upset of the 49ers
The first round draft pick has been thrown into the fire from day one, and responded like a seasoned veteran. Kalil and his Vikings linemates kept QB Christian Ponder clean against the vaunted San Francisco defense en route to Minnesota's second* win of the season. And on special teams, Kalil almost broke out "The Hammer," a nickname earned at USC for his kick blocking prowess, but instead earned an assist for strong penetration as a teammate profited by swatting down a David Akers field goal attempt.
(Photo of No. 75 Matt Kalil via Reuters)
All-American Caliber
Fred Davis, TE, Redskins - 7 catches for 90 yards
Carson Palmer, QB, Raiders - 24/34 for 209 yards and 3 TD/1 INT for a 103.7 passer rating in a win
Rey Maualuga, LB, Bengals - 13 tackles (7 solo) in a victory over the Redskins
Jurrell Casey, DT, Titans - 7 tackles (5 solo) in Tennessee's first win of the campaign
Matt Cassel, QB, Chiefs - 26/44 for 248 yards in an overtime victory in New Orleans
Heisman Worthy
Matt Kalil, LT, Vikings - Zero sacks allowed in an upset of the 49ers
The first round draft pick has been thrown into the fire from day one, and responded like a seasoned veteran. Kalil and his Vikings linemates kept QB Christian Ponder clean against the vaunted San Francisco defense en route to Minnesota's second* win of the season. And on special teams, Kalil almost broke out "The Hammer," a nickname earned at USC for his kick blocking prowess, but instead earned an assist for strong penetration as a teammate profited by swatting down a David Akers field goal attempt.(Photo of No. 75 Matt Kalil via Reuters)
All-American Caliber
Fred Davis, TE, Redskins - 7 catches for 90 yards
Carson Palmer, QB, Raiders - 24/34 for 209 yards and 3 TD/1 INT for a 103.7 passer rating in a win
Rey Maualuga, LB, Bengals - 13 tackles (7 solo) in a victory over the Redskins
Jurrell Casey, DT, Titans - 7 tackles (5 solo) in Tennessee's first win of the campaign
Matt Cassel, QB, Chiefs - 26/44 for 248 yards in an overtime victory in New Orleans
This is the second win for the Vikings. First win was against the Jaguars.