University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Week Seventeen
December 29, 2003 | Football
Dec. 29, 2003
Pro Bowl bound Alge Crumpler and Dre` Bly were intricate components in their respective teams victories this passed weekend.
Alge Crumpler, tight end for the Atlanta Falcons, had three receptions for 27-yards in the Falcons' 21-14 victory over the Jaguars.
Dre` Bly, cornerback for Detroit Lions, had eight tackles, one pass deflection, forced one fumble and received a lateral pass from linebacker Boss Bailey and ran for 17-yards in the Lions' 30-20 victory over the Rams. Bly finish 16th overall in the NFL in pass interceptions; three behind league leader Brian Russell of Minnesota.
David Thornton, linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts had two tackles and one assist in the Colts' 20-17 victory over the Texans. Thornton finished the regular season sixth in the NFL in tackles with 145.
Update on former Tar Heels in the Pros During Week Seventeen.
Sam Aiken, Buffalo Bills- Injured Reserved
Ethan Albright, Washington Redskins- substituted at long snapper in the Redskins' 37-7 loss to the Eagles.
Dre` Bly, Detroit Lions-started at cornerback and had eight tackles, one pass deflection, forced one fumble and received a lateral pass from linebacker Boss Bailey and ran for 17-yards in the Lions' 30-20 victory over the Rams.
Alge Crumpler, Atlanta Falcons-started at tight end and had three receptions for 27-yards in the Falcons' 21-14 victory over the Jaguars.
Ronald Curry, Oakland Raiders- substituted at wide receiver in the Raiders' 21-14 loss to the Chargers.
Russell Davis, Arizona Cardinals- started at defensive tackle and three assists and one fumble recovery in the Cardinals' 18-17 victory over the Vikings.
Kevin Donnalley, Carolina Panthers-started at offensive guard in Carolina's 37-24 victory over the Giants.
Ebenbzer Ekuban, Dallas Cowboys- started at defensive end and had one tackle and one assist in the Cowboys' 13-7 loss to the Saints.
Greg Ellis, Dallas Cowboys- substituted at defensive end and had two tackles, two assists and 0.5 sack in the Cowboys' 13-7 loss to the Saints.
enardo Harris, Baltimore Ravens- Injured Reserve.
William Henderson, Green Bay Packers- started at running back in Green Bay's 31-3 victory over the Broncos.
Zack Hilton, New Orleans Saints- Not active.
Sedrick Hodge, New Orleans Saints- started at linebacker and three tackles and one assist in the Saints' 13-7 victory over the Cowboys.
Vonnie Holliday, Kansas City Chiefs- started at defensive end and had two tackles in the Chiefs' 31-3 victory over the Bears.
Leon Johnson, San Diego Chargers- substituted at running back and had five punt returns for 49-yards total and three kickoff returns for 60-yards total in the Chargers' 21-14 victory over the Raiders.
Freddie Jones, Arizona Cardinals- started at tight end and had two receptions for 30-yards in the Cardinals' 18-17 victory over the Vikings.
Quincy Monk, NY Giants- substituted at linebacker and had two tackles and one assist on special teams in the Giants 37-24 loss to the Panthers.
Keith Newman, Atlanta Falcons- started at linebacker and had two tackles in the Falcons' 21-14 victory over the Jaguars.
Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers- started at defensive end and had two tackles, one assist and one sack in the Panthers' 37-24 victory over the Giants.
Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh Steelers- kicked one 42-yard field goal and converted one point-after conversion in the Steelers' 13-10 loss to the Ravens.
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis Colts- started at center and had one tackle in the Colts' 20-17 victory over the Texans.
rian Simmons, Cincinnati Bengals- started at linebacker and had three tackles and two assists in the Bengals' 22-14 loss to the Browns.
Ryan Sims, Kansas City Chiefs- started at nose tackle and had two tackles in the Chiefs'31-3 victory over the Bears.
David Thornton, Indianapolis Colts- started at linebacker and had two tackles and one assist in the Colts' 20-17 victory over the Texans.
racey Walker, Detroit Lions- substituted at safety and had one tackle in the Lions' 30-20 victory over the Rams.
