2011 NFL Predictions: Stat Leaders

Yesterday I said I wouldn't be back on the holiday but here I am. I have some more NFL Predictiuons today and I just want to make it short sweet. Like I said in the last blog, I recommend doing this yourself. It's a fun little thing to do that you can look back on in February and say,"Wow, did I really pick Mark Ingram to finish top three in rushing TDs," Or look back on the good/bad predictions you made. That being said, this will be my second of three blogs on my predictions for the 2011 NFL season. This one, as seen in the title, is about stat leaders and who will lead the league in pretty much every stat category. Let’s get this show on the road

Passing Yards

1. Aaron Rodgers

2. Tom Brady

3.  Phillip Rivers

Passing Touchdowns

1. Aaron Rodgers

2. Tom Brady

3. Tony Romo

Passer Rating

1. Tom Brady

2. Aaron Rodgers

3. Ben Roethlisberger

Most Interceptions

1. Jay Cutler

2. Eli Manning

3. Chad Henne

Rushing Yards

1. Jamaal Charles

2. Chris Johnson

3. Arian Foster

Rushing TDs

1. Peyton Hillis

2. Adrian Peterson

3. Michael Turner

Receptions

1.  Larry Fitzgerald

2. Roddy White

3. Jason Witter

Receiving Yards

1. Andre Johnson

2. Mike Wallace

3. Hakeem Nicks

Receiving Touchdowns

1. Calvin Johnson

2. Larry Fitzgerald

3. Hakeem Nicks

Most Tackles

1. Lawrence Timmons

2. London Fletcher

3. Jerod Mayo

Most Interceptions

1.  Joe Haden

2. Ed Reed

3. Tramon Williams/Brent Grimes

Most Sacks

1. Demarcus Ware

2. Shaun Phillips

3. Trent Cole

4. Tamba Hali

5. Clay Matthews

Forced Fumbles

1. Osi Umenyiora

2. Dwight Freeney

3. Tamba Hali

After all of that, I always choose who I think will win certain awards, including the runner-up. So let’s take a look at that.

League MVP

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers

Runner-Up: Phillip Rivers, QB, San Diego Chargers

Offensive Player of the Year

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay Packers

Runner-Up: Jamaal Charles, RB, Kansas City Chiefs

Defensive Player of the Year

Demarcus Ware, OLB, Dallas Cowboys

Runner-Up: Joe Haden, CB, Cleveland Browns

AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

Mark Ingram, RB, New Orleans Saints

Runner-Up: Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers

AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

Marcel Dareus, DT/DE, Buffalo Bills

Runner-Up- Von Miller, LB,  Denver Broncos

Comeback Player of the Year

Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys

Thanks for reading. Tuesday afternoon my bold predictions will come out, three from each team, and then on Wednesday my week one fantasy football rankings come out. One last thing I was wondering from all you readers, do you guys think a friend and I should start a podcast? If so, leave a comment with ideas or suggestions for the podcast. Be sure to follow this blog, follow me on Twitter @TheFFAddict, and feel free to email me cshardy@att.net.