Nov. 30, 2009
A pair of former Carolina centers helped their respective offenses Sunday. Jeff Saturday helped the undefeated Colts roar back to defeat the Texas 35-27 and improve to 11-0. Jason Brown anchored the Rams offensive line as they fell short to the Seahawks 27-17. Tonight, Sam Aiken led the Patriots with seven catches for 90 yards, butthe Saints proved too much routing the Pats 38-17 in an exciting Monday night game.
Sam Aiken, New England- 7th year wide receiver caught seven passes for 90 yards in 38-17 loss to Saints.
Ethan Albright, Washington- 38-year-old deep snapper helped the Redskins average 46.6 yards per punt in a 27-24 losing effort at Philadelphia.
Kentwan Balmer, San Francisco- Second year defensive tackle recorded one assist to help the 49ers roll past the 6-5 Jaguars 20-3.
Dre' Bly, San Francisco- Veteran defensive back posted one tackle as San Francisco improved to 5-6 on the year.
Connor Barth, Tampa Bay- Second-year kicker converted a 39-yard field goal and two extra points as the Buccaneers fell to the Falcons 20-17 in the closing minutes.
Jason Brown, St Louis- Starting center anchored the Rams offensive line, allowing quarterback Kyle Boller to compile 282 passing yards in a 27-17 loss to Seattle Sunday.
Alge Crumpler, Tennessee- Nine-year veteran tight end pulled down one catch for eight yards as the Titans squeaked by the defending NFC Champion Cardinals 20-17.
Greg Ellis, Oakland- Pro bowl defensive end posted one tackle and one assist, but it did little to slow Tony Romo and the Dallas offense, who beat the Raiders 24-7 Thursday.
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 and the Giants had a rough day, managing only 57 rushing yards in a 26-6 defeat to the Broncos.
Jesse Holley, Dallas- Wide receiver is listed on the Cowboys' practice squad.
Vonnie Holliday, Denver- Veteran defensive end helped Denver improve to 7-4 with a three tackle performance against the Giants.
Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants- Rookie wide receiver, the Giants' first round pick, compiled four receptions for 66 yards, in addition to one defensive tackle, as New York fell to the Broncos 26-6.
Willie Parker, Pittsburgh- Sixth-year running back rushed five times for 14 yards yet an overtime Baltimore field goal took down the Steelers 20-17 Sunday night.
Julius Peppers, Carolina- Former All-America defensive end recorded three tackles, one assist, 0.5 sacks, and one forced fumble in a 17-6 losing effort to the New York Jets.
Richard Quinn, Denver- Tight end, who was selected by the Broncos in the second round of the 2009 draft, saw action as the Broncos stayed within one game of the AFC West lead.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh- Veteran kicker was perfect, nailing his only field goal from 44 yards and going 2-2 on PATs in a 20-17 loss to Baltimore.
Garrett Reynolds, Atlanta- Rookie offensive tackle was inactive as the Falcons beat Tampa Bay 20-17.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis- Three-time Pro Bowl center led the Indianapolis offensive line, as they surged for a 5.0 yard per rush average to outduel the Texans 35-27.
Gerald Sensabaugh, Dallas- Starting safety led the Cowboys secondary in tackles, notching four tackles and two assists, to help Dallas roll 24-7 over Oakland.
Ryan Sims, Tampa Bay- Starting defensive tackle posted two tackles, one for a loss, as the Bucs dropped a close one to the Falcons 20-17.
Brandon Tate, New England- Rookie wide receiver on injured reserve as the Patriots will hope to knock off the NFC South Division leading Saints on Monday Night Football.
Hilee Taylor, Carolina- Second-year defensive end did not play in Carolina's fall to the New York Jets.
David Thornton, Tennessee- Linebacker was back in the starting lineup despite recent injury issues, recording two tackles in the 20-17 win over Arizona.
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh- Deep snapper helped the Steelers average 44.6 yards per punt in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Ravens.
Wallace Wright, New York Jets- Veteran special teams ace posted two tackles to help the Jets knock off the Panthers 17-6 Sunday.
