With so many breakout performances each week it truly can be, “any given Sunday” for a player to stand out and demand the attention of fans everywhere. Her Game Life will be profiling one athlete who we deem as our Athlete Of the Week. These athletes have proven their talents on the field, and happen to be very easy on the eyes. Check back weekly to see if your favorite player made the cut.

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bio: The Kansas State quarterback was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17^th overall in the 2009 NFL draft. In high school, he was ranked the 9^th best qb nationally. Once Freeman entered the NFL, everyone had high hopes for the 6’6” 240 lbs player. During his first game, Freeman became the youngest Buc quarterback in history to start and win his first game.

Athlete of the Week Honors: Although Freeman has struggled in his career; he may have turned a new leaf after putting on a stellar performance against the New Orleans Saints. The Buccaneers did not pull out a win, but Freeman threw 40-plus times for 420 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. I’m not saying that this should be expected weekly, but this is a good sign. Freeman looked very comfortable relying on his strong arm. The running game has been useless for the Buccaneers, and if Freeman can stay consistent throwing the ball, it will breathe in a new life for the team.

Did You Know?:  One top college program wanted Freeman as a tight end, although he was widely-known as a quarterback. Freeman was not interested because he had a longtime goal of becoming an NFL quarterback. Looks like you can check that goal off your list Josh.

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Jenna is a journalist born and raised in southern California. While obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Cal State University, Northridge, she worked as a sports intern with KABC7. She had the opportunity to interview athletes such as Jerry Rice, Marcus Allen, and Marshall Faulk to name a few. Mom and Dad made sure their girl would be a sports fan, and took her to her first Angels baseball game at the tender age of two weeks. Being more of a fan of individuals than just one NFL team, you can catch her watching every game on Sunday with multiple jersey changes; depending on which players she has on her fantasy team. Journalism and sports is where two of Jenna’s greatest passions can come to life together, and she is grateful for her opportunity at Her Game Life.