University of North Carolina Athletics
NFL Update: Week 16
December 31, 2004 | Football
Dec. 31, 2004
NFL Update: Week 16
Former Tar Heel Michael Waddell of the Tennessee Titans started at cornerback and had nine tackles in the Titans' 37-16 loss to the Denver Broncos. Brian Simmons of the Cincinnati Bengals started at linebacker and had seven tackles, one pass deflection and forced one fumble and one assist on special teams in the Bengals' 23-22 victory over the New York Giants.
*Sam Aiken, Buffalo Bills - Played wide receiver and had one tackle on special teams in the Bills' 41-7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
*Ethan Albright, Washington Redskins - Played long snapper in the Redskins' 13-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
*Dre' Bly, Detroit Lions - Started at cornerback and had one tackle and four pass deflections in the Lions' 19-13 victory over the Chicago Bears.
*Alge Crumpler, Atlanta Falcons - Not active.
*Ronald Curry, Oakland Raiders - Not active.
*Russell Davis, Arizona Cardinals - Started at nose tackle and had two tackles in the Cardinals' 24-21 loss to the Seahawks.
*Ebenezer Ekuban, Cleveland Browns - Played defensive end and had one pass deflection in the Browns' 10-7 loss to the Dolphins.
*Greg Ellis, Dallas Cowboys - Started at defensive end and have three tackles and one assist in the Cowboys' 13-10 victory over the Washington Redskins.
*William Henderson, Green Bay Packers - Started at fullback and had one reception and assisted on one tackle on special teams in the Packers' 34-31 victory over the Vikings.
*Sedrick Hodge, New Orleans Saints - played linebacker and had one tackle on special teams in the Saints' 26-13 victory over the Falcons.
*Vonnie Holliday, Kansas City Chiefs - Not active.
*Freddie Jones, Arizona Cardinals - Played tight end and caught one pass for 3- yards in the Cardinals' 24-21 loss to the Seahawks.
*Keith Newman, Minnesota Vikings - Started at linebacker and had five tackles and 2 assists in the Vikings' 34-31 loss to the Packers.
*Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers - Did not play in the Steelers' 20-7 victory over the Ravens
*Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers - Started at defensive end and had made two assist on tackles and one pass deflection in the Panthers' 37-20 victory over the Buccaneers.
*Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh Steelers - Started at kicker and made two field goals and one extra point in the Steelers' 20-7 over the Baltimore Ravens.
*Dexter Reid, New England Patriots -Not active.
*Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis Colts -Started at center and had one fumble recovery in the Colts' 34-31 victory over the Chargers.
*Brian Simmons, Cincinnati Bengals - Started at linebacker and had seven tackles, one pass deflection and forced one fumble and one assist in the Bengals' 23-22 victory over the New York Giants.
*Ryan Sims, Kansas City Chiefs - Started at defensive tackle and had one tackle in the Chiefs' 31-30 victory over Oakland Raiders.
*Jeb Terry, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Not active.
*David Thornton, Indianapolis Colts - Started at linebacker and had five tackles, three assists and one tackle on special teams in the Colts' 34-31 victory over the Chargers.
*Michael Waddell, Tennessee Titans - Started at cornerback and had nine tackles in the Titans' 37-16 loss to the Denver Broncos.
*Bracy Walker, Detroit Lions - Started at strong safety and had four tackles and one pass deflection in the Lions' 19-13 victory over the Bears.
