2012-GameRelease-Divisional

Astrong and athletic running back, Anthony Dixon is deceptively
agile and quick for a back his size. He appeared in every game in
2011, recording 87 yards on the ground and 2 touchdowns, while
making significant contributions. Dixon had to overcome a variety of
obstacles growing up, which included being homeless for quite some
time. He and his three brothers have proved resilient, as each has
gone on to have successful athletic careers.
// 2012 HIGHLIGHTS
• Scored 1st TD of the season on a 3-yd. run vs. Buf. (10/7).
• Notched his 2nd TD of the season on a 1-yd. run in the 4th qtr. vs.
Mia. (12/9). Also led team vs. Mia. with 2 special teams tackles.
// GOLDMINE
• Anthony was put in a unique situation when he was 10 years old. His
parents had divorced the previous year and debts piled on to where
the family became homeless. “As soon as we hit rock bottom, I knew
what time it was,” explained Dixon. “It was time for me to step up and
become the man of the house. I’m just trying to provide for my family
and provide for my momma so she doesn’t have to go through that
again. I’m really just sacrificing my body for them.” Dixon had a lot of
free time on his hands growing up while his mom worked three different
jobs. It was his responsibility to watch his younger brothers
until his mom got home from work. “I had to grow up before it was
my time, but it made me stronger today just seeing that and going
through that.”
Rushes: 14 (2 times) Last vs. Sea. (12/10/10)
Rushing Yards: 60 vs. Sea. (12/12/10)
Long Rush: 34 vs. Sea. (12/12/10)
DIXON’S CAREER STATISTICS
DIXON’S CAREER HIGHS
• Anthony was the co-recipient (with FB Will Tukuafu) of the 2010
Thomas Herrion Award. The award is presented annually to a rookie
or first-year player who has taken advantage of every opportunity,
turned it into a positive and made their dream come true.
RUSHING RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD
2010 SF 16 0 70 237 3.4 34 2 5 11 2.2 8 0
2011 SF 16 0 29 87 3.0 9 2 1 6 6.0 6 0
2012 SF 16 0 21 78 3.7 9 2 0 0 - - 0
TOTALS 48 0 120 402 3.4 34 6 6 17 2.8 8 0
PLAYOFFS
RUSHING RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP GS ATT YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD
2011 SF 2 0 3 3 1.0 3 0 0 0 - 0 0
TOTALS 2 0 3 3 1.0 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Additional Statistics:
Special Teams Tackles: Regular Season - 24: 2010 (9), 2011 (7), 2012 (8); Postseason - 1: 2011 (1)
DIXON’S GAME-BY-GAME
2012
Date Opp W/L P/S Rsh Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds TD
Sep 9 at GB W 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0
Sep 16 Det W 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0
Sep 23 at Min L 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0
Sep 30 at NYJ W 1/0 4 16 4.0 7 0 0 0 0
Oct 7 Buf W 1/0 4 21 5.3 9 1 0 0 0
Oct 14 NYG L 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0
Oct 18 Sea W 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0
Oct 29 at Arz W 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0
Nov 11 StL T 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0
Nov 19 Chi W 1/0 3 6 2.0 4 0 0 0 0
Nov 25 at NO W 1/0 1 5 5.0 5 0 0 0 0
Dec 2 at StL L 1/0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0
Dec 9 Mia W 1/0 2 9 4.5 8 1 0 0 0
Dec 16 at NE W 1/0 2 7 3.5 5 0 0 0 0
Dec 23 at Sea L 1/0 2 8 4.0 6 0 0 0 0
Dec 30 Arz W 1/0 3 6 2.0 4 0 0 0 0
TOTALS 16/0 21 78 3.7 9 2 0 0 0
Special Teams Tackles: 8
Milestones:
NFL Debut: at Sea. (9/12/10); First Rushing TD: vs. NO (9/20/10 - 2-yd. run); First Reception: at Arz. (11/29/10 - 5-yd. recept. from QB Troy Smith)
Rushing TDs: 1 (6 times) Last vs. Mia. (12/9/12)
Receptions: 1 (6 times) Last at StL (1/1/12)
Long Reception: 8 vs. Sea. (12/12/10)