By the numbers: Best in the West
September, 19, 2012
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Bill Williamson | ESPN.com
Here is a look at the division leaders in some key statistical categories after Week 2:
Passing yards
Passing yards
- Player: Carson Palmer, Oakland
- Yards: 670
- Comment: All these yards have translated into just two touchdowns for Oakland.
- Player: Willis McGahee
- Yards: 177
- Comment: McGahee is 30, but he is running with authority.
- Player: Demaryius Thomas, Denver
- Yards: 188
- Comment: Thomas is quickly becoming a favorite target of Peyton Manning.
- Player: Wesley Woodyard, Denver
- Total: 18
- Comment: Woodyard looks like he belongs as a starter.
- Player: Von Miller, Denver
- Sacks: 3
- Comment: No sophomore slump so far for this explosive pass-rusher.
- Player: Tracy Porter, Denver; Eric Weddle, San Diego
- Interceptions: 1
- Comment: Porter dropped a would-be interception for a touchdown at Atlanta.
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