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Derrick Ward
#28 | RB | Tampa Bay Bucs
| ATT | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | RANK | FSP |
| 115 | 414 | 3.6 | 28 | 1 | 47th | 6.00 |
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Archived News (02-2009)
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[+] February 28th 2009 5 Updates
11:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Derrick Ward made a free agent visit to Philadelphia earlier
Derrick Ward made a free agent visit to Philadelphia earlier Saturday, but the Eagles let him leave without a contract. The Eagles and Bengals have let him leave without a contract and it's apparently because Ward is asking for too much money. [...]
2.
Derrick Ward made a free agent visit to Philadelphia earlier
Derrick Ward made a free agent visit to Philadelphia earlier Saturday, but the Eagles let him leave without a contract. The Eagles and Bengals have let him leave without a contract and it's apparently because Ward is asking for too much money. [...]
8:00 PM EST (1)
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The Denver Broncos are expecting a visit from free agent RB
The Denver Broncos are expecting a visit from free agent RB Derrick Ward on Sunday.
7:00 PM EST (1)
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After a visit with the Bengals, Derrick Ward will head to Denver.
After a visit with the Bengals, Derrick Ward will head to Denver. How many running backs are enough? Denver has already added Correll Buckhalter and J. [...]
09:00 AM EST (1)
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Updating a previous item, Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports
Updating a previous item, Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to visit free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) Saturday, Feb. 28.
[+] February 27th 2009 20 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
1.
New York Giants free agent RB Derrick Ward will visit with the
New York Giants free agent RB Derrick Ward will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday.
5:00 PM EST (1)
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Tom Kowalski, Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions are not in
Tom Kowalski, Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions are not in negotiations with free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants). A source close to the situation noted the Lions have not even contacted him yet.
3:00 PM EST (7)
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Albert Breer, of The Sporting News, reports the Detroit Lions
Albert Breer, of The Sporting News, reports the Detroit Lions are showing interest in free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants). The Lions would like to pair Ward with second-year back Kevin Smith.
2.
Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports free-agent RB Derrick
Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports free-agent RB Derrick Ward said the New York Giants are still an option for him to re-sign with. He said they have left the door open for him to return and he knows they would love to have him back. He said right now it is a business decision and he believes he can be a starter in the league.
3.
Updating previous reports, Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger,
Updating previous reports, Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) said he is going to visit with the Cincinnati Bengals either later in the day Friday, Feb. 27, or Saturday, Feb. 28.
4.
Updating previous reports, Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger,
Updating previous reports, Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) said he has fielded a phone call from St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo. However, he did not say whether he is going to visit with the Rams.
5.
Albert Breer, of The Sporting News, reports free-agent RB Derrick
Albert Breer, of The Sporting News, reports free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) has not been a target of the Denver Broncos, who have been speculated to have interest in him.
6.
Albert Breer, of The Sporting News, reports free-agent RB Derrick
Albert Breer, of The Sporting News, reports free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) has not been a target of the St. Louis Rams, who have been speculated to have interest in him.
7.
Free agent Derrick Ward will visit with the Bengals either late
Free agent Derrick Ward will visit with the Bengals either late Friday or Saturday. The Bengals are trying to sign Cedric Benson first, so their interest in Ward is subject to change. [...]
2:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Derrick Ward will visit Cincinnati this weekend, according to
Derrick Ward will visit Cincinnati this weekend, according to the Bengals' team website.Ward could be an option for the Bengals if they do not re-sign Cedric Benson. The Buccaneers, Broncos, Rams, Lions and Browns are among the other clubs interested in Ward, who racked up 1,025 rushing yards on only 182 rushing attempts with the Giants in 2008.
1:00 PM EST (3)
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The Sporting News reports that the Rams, Bucs, and Broncos are
The Sporting News reports that the Rams, Bucs, and Broncos are not in the mix for free agent RB Derrick Ward. The Bengals are interested in Ward as a fallback plan in case they can't get Cedric Benson inked, and the Lions appear to be interested in pairing him with Kevin Smith. [...]
2.
The Sporting News reports that the Rams, Bucs, and Broncos are
The Sporting News reports that the Rams, Bucs, and Broncos are not in the mix for free agent RB Derrick Ward. The Bengals have shown interest in Ward as a fallback plan in case they can't get Cedric Benson, and the Lions appear to be interested in pairing him with Kevin Smith. [...]
3.
Updating a previous report, PewterReport.com reports the Tampa
Updating a previous report, PewterReport.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not interested in unrestricted free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) at this time.
11:00 AM EST (1)
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PewterReport.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have expressed
PewterReport.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have expressed interest in unrestricted free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) but have not scheduled a visit with Ward.
10:00 AM EST (2)
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Giants beat writer Mike Garafalo passes along old Combine buzz
Giants beat writer Mike Garafalo passes along old Combine buzz that he heard the Bucs would offer free agent Derrick Ward $15 million over four years. The deal would include $8M guaranteed. [...]
2.
Giants beat writer Mike Garafalo passes along old Combine buzz
Giants beat writer Mike Garafalo passes along old Combine buzz that he heard the Bucs would offer free agent Derrick Ward $15 million over four years. The deal would include $8M guaranteed. [...]
09:00 AM EST (2)
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The Rams, Broncos, Bucs, Lions, and Bengals have shown interest
The Rams, Broncos, Bucs, Lions, and Bengals have shown interest in free agent Derrick Ward to this point. Of these, Cincinnati would do most for his fantasy value. [...]
2.
Derrick Ward is on the radar of the Buccaneers, Broncos, Rams,
Derrick Ward is on the radar of the Buccaneers, Broncos, Rams, Bengals and Lions, according to NFL.com. The Browns are also believed to be interested.Among the teams listed, Ward would likely have the best chance to start with the Broncos or Bengals. Denver would also likely give him the most fantasy value, going by their great track record with running backs.
02:00 AM EST (1)
1.
The Minnesota Vikings announced on Thursday that they have re-signed
The Minnesota Vikings announced on Thursday that they have re-signed defensive end Jayme Mitchell to a two-year contract. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
1:00 AM EST (1)
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Rick Serritella, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the New Orleans
Rick Serritella, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the New Orleans Saints could have interest in free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants).
[+] February 26th 2009 5 Updates
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
The signing of RB Brandon Jacobs to the four-year contract that
News: The signing of RB Brandon Jacobs to the four-year contract that has $13 million in guarantees probably means that the Giants will not re-sign fellow free agent Derrick Ward, who also rushed for 1,000 yards last season. The two backs talked on Wednesday night. "We had been talking for a long time about money and so on and so forth and it has finally happened for me and his time is coming," Jacobs said. "I said just keep doing what you are doing and make sure you have some good people working for you and make sure you get every dollar you deserve." [...]
4:00 PM EST (2)
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Giants GM Jerry Reese isn't ruling out a last-minute contract
Giants GM Jerry Reese isn't ruling out a last-minute contract agreement with free agent Derrick Ward. 'Never say never with Derrick Ward,' he said. 'It's not over. A lot of things can happen. You never know what will happen. Derrick Ward is not gone yet.'
2.
Giants GM Jerry Reese isn't ruling out a last-minute contract
Giants GM Jerry Reese isn't ruling out a last-minute contract agreement with free agent Derrick Ward. "Never say never with Derrick Ward," he said. [...]
10:00 AM EST (1)
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The Newark Star-Ledger was hearing that free agent Derrick Ward's
The Newark Star-Ledger was hearing that free agent Derrick Ward's price tag was down to as low as $2.5 million a year at the NFL Combine. Ward originally began looking for $4 million annually. It seems like his value isn't as high as he hoped, but he's still by far the top tailback available in free agency. It will be a shock if he gets less than $3 million a year.
09:00 AM EST (1)
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The Newark Star-Ledger was hearing that free agent Derrick Ward's
The Newark Star-Ledger was hearing that free agent Derrick Ward's price tag was down to as low as $2.5 million a year at the NFL Combine. Ward originally began looking for $4 million annually. [...]
[+] February 24th 2009 2 Updates
2:00 PM EST (2)
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Free agent Derrick Ward has 'likely' priced himself out of the
Free agent Derrick Ward has 'likely' priced himself out of the Broncos' range, according to the Denver Post. Ward was believed to be only seeking $4 million annually before the Combine and in Indianapolis he was rumored to be in line for $3 million a year, but this apparently is too much for Denver. He's still likely to draw interest from the Browns, Texans, and possibly the Bengals and Cardinals.
2.
Free agent Derrick Ward has "likely" priced himself
Free agent Derrick Ward has "likely" priced himself out of the Broncos' range, according to the Denver Post. Ward was believed to be only seeking $4 million annually before the Combine and in Indianapolis he was rumored to be in line for $3 million a year, but this apparently is too much for Denver. [...]
[+] February 22nd 2009 3 Updates
6:00 PM EST (2)
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There are reportedly "rumblings" at the NFL Combine
There are reportedly "rumblings" at the NFL Combine that free agent Derrick Ward is in line for a multi-year deal worth $3 million annually. Ward was said to be seeking $4 million a year before he changed agents to Drew Rosenhaus. [...]
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There are reportedly "rumblings" at the NFL Combine
There are reportedly "rumblings" at the NFL Combine that free agent Derrick Ward is in line for a multi-year deal worth $3 million annually. Ward was said to be seeking $4 million a year before he changed agents to Drew Rosenhaus. [...]
5:00 PM EST (1)
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Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants
Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese said the team will continue to talk with agent Drew Rosenhaus about impending free-agent RB Derrick Ward. There are rumors around the NFL Scouting Combine that Ward could be in line for a multi-year deal that will pay him about $3 million per season.
[+] February 21st 2009 3 Updates
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Ward has been drawing interest from the Browns, the Cleveland
News: Ward has been drawing interest from the Browns, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. [...]
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Updating previous reports, Steve Doerschuk, of the Canton Repository,
Updating previous reports, Steve Doerschuk, of the Canton Repository, reports free agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) is on the radar for the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Eric Mangini has confirmed the interest, but also said the team is interested in may free agents.
10:00 AM EST (1)
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The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that the Browns have considered
The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that the Browns have considered free-agent tailback Derrick Ward to be one of the players on the team's radar screen. "Yeah, he's a guy that we'd look at it," head coach Eric Mangini said. "I can tell you we're looking at all the free agents."The 28-year-old Ward would be an ideal fit for Cleveland, who would welcome a capable alternative to Jamal Lewis, who recently underwent ankle surgery.
[+] February 20th 2009 10 Updates
4:00 PM EST (1)
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James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports the Cleveland Browns may
James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports the Cleveland Browns may be interested in New York Giants impending free-agent RB Derrick Ward if he does not re-sign with the Giants.
3:00 PM EST (1)
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The Denver Post reports the Broncos may be among the teams interested
News: The Denver Post reports the Broncos may be among the teams interested in New York Giants RB Derrick Ward when he becomes a free agent Feb. 27. Ward, who shared carries with Brandon Jacobs with the Giants, is one of the top free-agent running backs. The Broncos are in the market for a No. 1 RB after starting five players at tailback in 2008. Seven Broncos running backs ended the season on injured reserve. Ward, 28, has spent five seasons in New York, but is relatively fresh by tailback standards, with only 342 carries in his career. He rushed for 1,025 yards — and an average of 5.6 yards per carry — in 2008, his breakout season, though he scored only two touchdowns. [...]
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos
Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos may be interested in New York Giants impending free-agent RB Derrick Ward if he does not re-sign with the Giants.
11:00 AM EST (1)
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Browns coach Eric Mangini admitted Friday that Derrick Ward
Browns coach Eric Mangini admitted Friday that Derrick Ward is "a guy we'd look at" in free agency. Mangini protected himself by saying "there's a lot of free agents we're looking at," but Cleveland would be a nice fit. [...]
09:00 AM EST (5)
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The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in
The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in free agent Derrick Ward, according to the Denver Post. Ward didn't call Denver a possible suitor in his interview with Jim Rome Wednesday, but perhaps he just forgot they have a need. [...]
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The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in
The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in free agent Derrick Ward, according to the Denver Post. Ward didn't call Denver a possible suitor in his interview with Jim Rome Wednesday, but perhaps he just forgot they have a need. [...]
3.
The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in
The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in free agent Derrick Ward, according to the Denver Post. Ward didn't call Denver a possible suitor in his interview with Jim Rome Wednesday, but perhaps he just forgot they have a need. [...]
4.
The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in
The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in free agent Derrick Ward, according to the Denver Post. Ward didn't call Denver a possible landing spot in his interview with Jim Rome Wednesday, but perhaps he just forgot they have a need. [...]
5.
The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in
The Broncos "may be among the teams interested" in free agent Derrick Ward, according to the Denver Post. Ward didn't mention Denver as a possible landing spot in his interview with Jim Rome Wednesday, but perhaps he just forgot they have a need. [...]
08:00 AM EST (1)
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The Broncos could be among the teams interested in Giants' running
The Broncos could be among the teams interested in Giants' running back Derrick Ward, according to the Denver Post.The Broncos covet a proven and durable No. 1 back, and Ward's fantasy stock would potentially soar if he landed in Denver to lead their ground attack, as he reached 1,025 rushing yards on only 182 attempts as a backup with New York in 2008.
[+] February 18th 2009 4 Updates
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Appearing on Rome is Burning Wednesday, free agent Derrick Ward
Appearing on Rome is Burning Wednesday, free agent Derrick Ward mentioned the Browns, Texans, and Cardinals as potential landing spots. Ward offers rare three-down ability, fresh legs, and is coming off a season in which he averaged 5. [...]
5:00 PM EST (2)
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Appearing on the Jim Rome Show Wednesday, free agent Derrick
Appearing on the Jim Rome Show Wednesday, free agent Derrick Ward mentioned the Browns, Texans, and Cardinals as potential landing spots. Ward offers rare three-down ability, fresh legs, and is coming off a season in which he averaged 5. [...]
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Appearing on the Jim Rome Show Wednesday, free agent Derrick
Appearing on the Jim Rome Show Wednesday, free agent Derrick Ward mentioned the Browns, Texans, and Cardinals as potential landing spots. Ward offers rare three-down ability, fresh legs, and is coming off a season in which he averaged 5. [...]
12:00 PM EST (1)
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Running back Derrick Ward has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new
Running back Derrick Ward has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent, NFL.com confirms. Ward is due to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this month.The Giants would love to keep Ward as the No. 2 to Brandon Jacobs, but Derrick clearly has other plans. You don't switch to Rosenhaus unless you are looking to test the market and find a starting gig. Any number of teams would probably love to add the versatile Ward, but he is expected to look for around $4 million per year.
[+] February 17th 2009 1 Updates
12:00 AM EST (1)
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Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants
Mike Garafolo, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants RB Derrick Ward has reportedly fired his agent and will sign with agent Drew Rosenhaus Tuesday, Feb. 17.
[+] February 16th 2009 2 Updates
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Free agent Derrick Ward will reportedly switch player reps to
Free agent Derrick Ward will reportedly switch player reps to Drew Rosenhaus by "as soon as tomorrow." Rosenhaus is a deal maker, but he won't settle for whatever low-ball offer the Giants make Ward. [...]
08:00 AM EST (1)
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Derrick Ward covets at least $4MM a year and a starting gig
Derrick Ward covets at least $4MM a year and a starting gig at running back, neither of which the Giants will be able to give him, according to the NY Daily News.The Giants franchised Brandon Jacobs and are high on Ahmad Bradshaw, but Ward could potentially return to the club at a bargain price if he doesn't find what he is looking for in free agency. Denver is looking for a starter, and Ward could be on their radar as he averaged 5.6 yards per rushing attempt in 2008.
[+] February 15th 2009 1 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
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The Giants would reportedly still like to keep free agent Derrick
The Giants would reportedly still like to keep free agent Derrick Ward, but Ward is in search of a deal worth upwards of $4 million annually. Ward has made it clear that he wants to start, and he won't get that chance in New York with Brandon Jacobs franchised. [...]
[+] February 13th 2009 1 Updates
5:00 PM EST (1)
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RB Brandon Jacobs has been designated by the New York Giants
News: RB Brandon Jacobs has been designated by the New York Giants as their franchise player. The 264-pound Jacobs led the team in rushing last season with 1,089 yards on 219 carries for a 5.0 average. He also led the team with 15 touchdowns rushing. As a franchise player, he is guaranteed $6.6 million. If another team signs him, the Giants can match or will get two first-round draft picks in return. The New York Daily News reports Jacobs' return most likely means the Giants will not look to re-sign Derrick Ward, who is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent on Feb. 27. According to a report, Ward was planning to meet with Giants officials about his future this week. [...]
[+] February 5th 2009 5 Updates
5:00 PM EST (2)
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The Giants will meet with free agent Derrick Ward to discuss
The Giants will meet with free agent Derrick Ward to discuss a possible new contract next week. Newsday calls the odds of Ward re-signing "slim," but GM Jerry Reese will probably make a low-ball offer just in case he bites. [...]
2.
The Giants will meet with free agent Derrick Ward to discuss
The Giants will meet with free agent Derrick Ward to discuss a possible new contract next week. Newsday calls the odds of Ward re-signing "slim," but Jerry Reese will probably make a low-ball offer just in case he bites. [...]
4:00 PM EST (3)
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The Giants will meet with free agent Derrick Ward to discuss
The Giants will meet with free agent Derrick Ward to discuss a possible new contract next week. Newsday calls the odds of Ward re-signing "slim," but the team will probably give him a low-ball offer just in case he bites. [...]
2.
The Giants will meet with free agent Derrick Ward to discuss
The Giants will meet with free agent Derrick Ward to discuss a possible new contract next week. Newsday calls the odds of Ward re-signing "slim," but the Giants will probably give him a low-ball offer just in case he bites. [...]
3.
Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports the New York Giants are expected
Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports the New York Giants are expected to meet with the representatives of impending free-agent RB Derrick Ward next week about the possibility of a new contract, according to a source.
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Top| Week | Rush Yds | Rec Yds | Rush TDs | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| 15 | 67 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 35 |
| 14 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34 |
| 13 | 32 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 |
| 12 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 |
| 11 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
| 10 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32 |
| 9 | 5 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 18 |
| 7 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 |
| 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 2 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 42 |
| 1 | 62 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 23 |
| Totals: | 414 | 150 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 63 |
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