Here's our selections for Who's On The Rise this week. Sean Payton, offensive coordinator, New York Giants. Sean Payton took over the play-calling duties last December prior to the Jet game. After two weeks, the Giants are undefeated and their sixth-ranked offense is averaging 391 yards per game. What is most impressive inside the numbers is that they average 195 yards rushing and 196 yards passing.
Balance is the key to a solid package.
The Giants have put up 54 points and that makes them ninth in the league in scoring. If the Giants keep playing the way they are, it won't take long for people around the league to start considering Sean Payton a head coaching candidate. Sam Cowart , linebacker, Buffalo Bills Sam Cowart has been a starter practically since he joined the Bills two years ago as a second-round pick. Last year, he led the team in tackles with 186 and had a career-high 18 against the Patriots in December. This year he already has 17 tackles and six assists for the undefeated Bills.