Sept. 28, 2009
Centers Jason Brown and Jeff Saturday each anchored their offenses to collect over 100 yards rushing. Running back Willie Parker found the endzone in the Steelers' heartbreaking loss to the Bengals. Julius Peppers,Hilee Taylor and the Panthers fell to Gerald Sensabaugh and the Cowboys Monday night 21-7.
Sam Aiken, New England- Special teams captain made one tackle and one assist while also seeing time at wide receiver in the Patriots' 26-10 win over Atlanta Sunday.
Ethan Albright, Washington- Veteran deep snapper helped the Redskins convert five punts in a 19-14 loss to Detroit Sunday.
Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco- Second year defensive tackle had one assist in the 49ers' 27-24 loss to Minnesota Sunday.
Dre' Bly, San Francisco- Defensive back had two solo tackles and broke up one pass in San Francisco's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Jason Brown, St Louis- Starting center led an offensive line that helped Rams running back Steven Jackson amass 117 rushing yards in a 36-17 loss to Green Bay Sunday.
Alge Crumpler, Tennessee- Ninth-year tight end had four catches for 41 yards, including a long of 27, in the Titans' 24-17 loss to the Jets Sunday.
Greg Ellis, Oakland- Defensive end started and had two tackles in the Raiders' 23-3 loss to Denver Sunday.
Brooks Foster, St Louis- Rookie wide receiver, who was the Rams' fifth-round pick this year, is on injured reserve after ankle surgery.
Madison Hedgecock, New York Giants- Fullback paved the way as the 3-0 Giants rushed for 226 yards in a 24-0 victory over Tampa Bay.
Jesse Holley, Dallas- Wide receiver is listed on the Cowboys' practice squad.
Vonnie Holliday, Denver- Defensive end had one tackle and one assist, including a tackle for loss, as the Broncos moved to 3-0 with a 23-3 win over Oakland.
Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants- Rookie wide receiver, the Giants' first round pick, was inactive in the Giants' victory over the Buccaneers as he continued to nurse a left foot injury that he suffered in Week 1.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh- Sixth-year running back 93 rushing yards and had two catches for 36 yards, including a 27 yard touchdown, in the Steelers' 23-20 loss to Cincinnati Sunday.
Julius Peppers, Carolina- Defensive end posted two tackles in the Panthers' 21-7 loss to the Cowboys Monday.
Richard Quinn, Denver- Rookie tight end saw action and helped lead the way for a Bronco offense that rushed for 215 yards in a 23-3 victory over Oakland.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh- Veteran kicker converted field goals from 19 and 24 yards in Pittsburgh's 23-20 loss to the Bengals.
Garrett Reynolds, Atlanta- Rookie offensive tackle was inactive in the Falcons' 26-10 loss to the Patriots Sunday.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis- All-Pro center anchored an offense that accumulated 505 yards as the Colts moved to 3-0 with a 31-10 win over Arizona Sunday night.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Dallas- Safety registered three tackles in the Cowboys win over the Panthers Monday.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay- Eighth-year defensive tackle made three tackles in the Buccaneers' 24-0 loss to the Giants Sunday.
Brandon Tate, New England- Rookie wide receiver, the Patriots' third-round pick, is listed as active but is on the non-football injury list.
Hilee Taylor, Carolina- Defensive end saw action in the Panthers' 21-7 loss to the Cowboys.
David Thornton, Tennessee- Linebacker recorded four tackles and an assist in the Titans' 24-17 loss to the Jets Sunday.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh- Deep snapper helped the Steelers convert two field goals and two punts in Pittsburgh's 23-20 loss to Cincinnati.
Wallace Wright, New York Jets- Veteran had one assist on special teams as the Jets moved to 3-0 with a 24-17 win over Tennessee Sunday.
