Parker wins AFC offensive player for W-1
Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:48 am
OFFENSE: RB WILLIE PARKER, PITTSBURGH STEELERS
In a 38-17 win over the Texans on Kickoff Weekend, Parker rushed for 138 yards (5.5 avg.) on 25 attempts and tied a franchise record with three rushing touchdowns in his first game back since suffering a broken leg in Week 16 against the St. Louis Rams (12/20/07). Parker scored on runs of 7, 13 and 4 yards and became the first Pittsburgh running back to reach the end zone three times since JEROME BETTIS (1/1/06). The former undrafted free agent posted 100 rushing yards for the fourth time of his career on opening day as he helped the Steelers win their sixth consecutive on Kickoff Weekend. Parker’s 138 rushing yards in Week 1 led the AFC and ranked second in the NFL (MICHAEL TURNER, 220 yards).
credit to steelers.com
In a 38-17 win over the Texans on Kickoff Weekend, Parker rushed for 138 yards (5.5 avg.) on 25 attempts and tied a franchise record with three rushing touchdowns in his first game back since suffering a broken leg in Week 16 against the St. Louis Rams (12/20/07). Parker scored on runs of 7, 13 and 4 yards and became the first Pittsburgh running back to reach the end zone three times since JEROME BETTIS (1/1/06). The former undrafted free agent posted 100 rushing yards for the fourth time of his career on opening day as he helped the Steelers win their sixth consecutive on Kickoff Weekend. Parker’s 138 rushing yards in Week 1 led the AFC and ranked second in the NFL (MICHAEL TURNER, 220 yards).
credit to steelers.com